Celta Vigo vs Barcelona – 2/10 Betting Tips La Liga
Tougher at the Top this Season in La Liga
LEAGUE: Spanish La Liga
GAME: Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
LOCATION: Estadio de Balaidos
DATE: Sunday 02/10
TIME: 20:45
In the previous 36 meetings between the teams, Barcelona have won 19, Celta Vigo have won 8 and there have been 9 draws.
Celta Vigo have turned their league form around in recent weeks, having gone through a tough spell of results. Eduardo Berizzo’s team lost their first three games in La Liga this season, a run which saw them at the bottom of the table. However, two of these games were against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and since the heavy defeat against the latter, Celta Vigo have won two and drawn one, lifting them to 11th in the table.
Barcelona closed the gap at the top to just 1 point last weekend, as they cruised to a 5-0 win at Sporting Gijon. It was the second weekend running that Luis Enrique’s team have scored 5 goals in a league match, both of which were away from home. A 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid was sandwiched in-between but Barcelona will have to make do without the injured Lionel Messi, who is out with a groin strain.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Both Teams to Score
- Winner
- Over/Under 3.5 Goals
Celta Vigo Starting to Score Goals
Having been defeated by Atletico Madrid 4-0, Celta Vigo’s form took an upward turn and coinciding with that has been an ability to score goals. They have scored two goals in their last two La Liga games and should be able to create some chances against Barcelona. Keeping Barcelona out at the other end however, will be extremely difficult.
Game Tip: Both Teams to Score – Yes is 1.71 at 888sport
A Possible Upset on the Cards
Barcelona have not been their usual best at times this season and despite registering some high scoring wins, have also suffered a home defeat at the hands of Alaves. Celta Vigo have started winning games at just the right time and a look back at recent meetings between the teams, show two victories in the last four for Celta Vigo.
Game Tip: Draw is 4.9 at 888sport
Barca Scoring for Fun
Since the shock defeat at home to Alaves, Barcelona have turned it on, scoring plenty of goals against Celtic, Leganes and Sporting Gijon. The absence of Lionel Messi will be felt but last weekend, the likes of Luis Suarez and Neymar delivered the goods. Expect to see more goals from Barcelona this weekend but also expect to see them tested defensively.
Game Tip: Over 3.5 Goals is 2.35 at 888sport
