Celta Vigo vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 02/06/2023, 13:21  by Daniel Ngulu in LaLiga Predictions

Celta Vigo are in a tight spot heading into their final La Liga game of the season, hosting champions Barcelona. Placed right above the relegation zone, Celta Vigo will hope to beat Barcelona to be sure of survival. The hosts can still survive with a draw but that will need Real Valladolid to also drop points. Celta Vigo, at 40 points, are just a point ahead of Valladolid. It hasn’t been great for Celta Vigo in their recent matches; they haven't won in the last six. Of their last six matches, they lost five, collecting just a point from a possible 18. In Celta Vigo’s more recent game, they lost 1-0 at Cadiz. Their only win in the last 11 matches was against bottom placed Elche. That also happens to be Celta Vigo’s only win at home in the last five matches. They aren’t the strongest defensively either, keeping one clean sheet in 10 matches. Both teams have scored in three of their last four matches.

Barcelona lost two straight games after being confirmed champions. However, they returned to winning ways in the last game, beating Mallorca 3-0 at home. They have two straight wins over Celta Vigo and a dominant run against them too. There has been a lot more stability at the team this season and they will definitely want a strong finish. Five wins in eight matches carries Barcelona to this game with confidence. Their biggest strength this season has been in defence. After keeping a first clean sheet in four in their last game, they will be gunning for another here. However, they haven't managed one in three away matches, and it will be tougher facing a side trying to win.