Celta Vigo welcome Barcelona to Balaídos in what promises to be an open and entertaining La Liga encounter. Both teams are in contrasting situations - Celta are rejuvenated after a poor start, while Barcelona are seeking to regain consistency and remain in the title race.
Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides are in goal-rich form, and recent trends suggest a high probability of multiple goals. Celta’s improvement in attack and Barcelona’s defensive inconsistencies point clearly toward an open, attacking game.
Celta Vigo: Rising Confidence
Celta’s turnaround has been impressive. After failing to win in their first nine league matches, the Galicians have now put together a five-match winning streak across all competitions. Carlos Carvalhal’s side play with more fluidity and pressing intensity, though their defense remains vulnerable. At home, all five La Liga fixtures have ended 1–1 - a remarkable run that underlines both their resilience and inability to kill off matches.
Barcelona: Needing a Statement Win
Hansi Flick’s men have looked unconvincing in recent weeks. Despite their attacking power, Barcelona’s defensive organization has slipped - nine straight matches have gone over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in seven consecutive away games. The Catalans’ narrow 2–1 win over Bruges in midweek reflected both their quality in attack and persistent fragility at the back.
