La Liga: Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona Odds, Preview, and Picks (Nov 23)
- Barcelona bidding to bounce back following shock defeat before the international break
- Celta Vigo have avoided defeat in their last two
Barcelona will be looking to open up a nine-point advantage at the top of the La Liga standings when they return to action following the international break this weekend. The Catalonian giants will be heavily preferred in the betting against Celta Vigo.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Balaidos, Vigo, Spain
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Celta Vigo | +350 |
| Draw | +333 |
| Barcelona | -150 |
Match Preview
Hansi Flick has made an eye-catching start to life at Barcelona, despite the club suffering with a lengthy injury list. The Catalonian giants come into this round sitting six points clear at the summit after winning eleven of their opening 13 matches.
Going forward, Barcelona have been stunning so far, netting a league-high 40 goals. However, a return to form will be required following a shock defeat before the international break.
Celta Vigo will take positives from their start to the season after winning five of their opening 13 matches. That form sees them sit eleventh in the standings, and just one point outside of the top half. Confidence should be high after avoiding defeat in their last two.
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Celta’s record against Barcelona deserves credit, as they have suffered just two defeats in the last nine matches between the sides at Balaidos. That run of form comes after losing four of their previous five matches between the teams in La Liga.
However, Barcelona’s overall record against their opponents remains very impressive after winning four of the last five in La Liga. But, it could be worth noting that they have suffered seven defeats in 17 visits to the Stadio Abanca-Balaidos in the 21st century.
Celta will be looking to go three matches without defeat in the same season for the first time since the final three rounds of matches at the end of the previous campaign. A draw could be off the table, given Barcelona haven’t been held to a tie in their last 24.
Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona Picks
This is a potential banana skin in La Liga for Barcelona this weekend, but their attacking displays have dazzled to this point. For that reason, it could be worth keeping faith in Flick’s side to maintain their excellent form at the summit.
Free Pick:
- Barcelona
