FC Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Olimpic Lluis Companys.
- FC Barcelona 38 games · 94 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Melero Lopez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Martinez Serrato (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Jose Francisco Garcia Lozano (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Real Betis Balompie | H | 5–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | CA Osasuna | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Villarreal CF | A | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Aug | Cadiz CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | FC Barcelona | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | RCD Mallorca | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | UD Almeria | A | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Aug | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Aug | CA Osasuna | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Barcelona | RC Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #6 |
| 94 | Points | 54 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 31 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 12 |
| 95 | Scored | 53 |
| 36 | Conceded | 48 |
| +59 | GD | +5 |
| 2.47 | PPG | 1.42 |
| 82% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! FC Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' FC Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RC Celta de Vigo backline.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 19' What a strike from Jorgen Strand Larsen! The score is 0-1.
- 24' It looks surprising FC Barcelona does not make any changes. Oriol Romeu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' A quiet spell here at Olimpic Lluis Companys. RC Celta de Vigo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' The 26-year-old Anastasios Douvikas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andreas Christensen.
- 36' A tactical swap from FC Barcelona — Pablo Gavira on, Frenkie de Jong off on 36 minutes.
- 39' It’s a booking for FC Barcelona player. Pablo Gavira gets a Yellow card.
- 43' Poor challenge from Unai Nunez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The FC Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Marcos Alonso departs to be replaced by Lamine Yamal.
- 51' FC Barcelona seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' Another change for FC Barcelona made on 60 minute. Andreas Christensen leaves to be changed by Alex Balde.
- 65' RC Celta de Vigo ring the changes. Jorgen Strand Larsen has done his job and it is now time for Anastasios Douvikas to step up.
- 66' RC Celta de Vigo make a change. Jorgen Strand Larsen trudges off to be replaced by Anastasios Douvikas on 66 minutes.
- 71' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Barcelona needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 72' Raphinha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ferran Torres at the 72 minute mark.
- 76' Anastasios Douvikas doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 78' Time for substitution for RC Celta de Vigo. Iago Aspas is replaced by Williot Swedberg.
- 81' Robert Lewandowski adds to his 1 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 85' Magnificent from Robert Lewandowski! That is 302 goals in 540 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' Robert Lewandowski puts FC Barcelona on the lead.
- 89' Joao Cancelo doubles the advantage! 4-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Carlos Dotor. He replaces Jonathan Bamba on 90 minute.
- Another three points for FC Barcelona.
Lineups
FC Barcelona Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
17
Marcos Alonso ↓ Lamine Yamal 46'
- 15
-
18
Oriol Romeu ↓ Ronald Araujo 46'
- 22
-
21
Frenkie de Jong ↓ Pablo Gavira 36'
- 23
- 9
-
7
Ferran Torres ↓ Raphinha 72'
- 1
- 2
- 14
Bench
- 5
- 20
-
11
Raphinha ↑ 72'
-
4
Ronald Araujo ↑ 46'
-
6
Pablo Gavira ↑ 36'
-
3
Alex Balde ↑ 60'
-
27
Lamine Yamal ↑ 46'
- 26
- 13
- 32
Coach
Xavi Hernandez
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 14
-
17
Jonathan Bamba ↓ Carlos Dotor 90'
-
10
Iago Aspas ↓ Williot Swedberg 78'
- 8
- 13
-
4
Unai Nunez ↓ Miguel Rodriguez 90'
- 21
- 2
- 3
- 28
- 18
Bench
- 25
- 5
- 20
- 7
- 15
-
12
Anastasios Douvikas ↑ 66'
- 1
- 23
-
29
Miguel Rodriguez ↑ 90'
- 30
-
19
Williot Swedberg ↑ 78'
-
6
Carlos Dotor ↑ 90'
Coach
Rafa Benítez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Lionel Messi | 5 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 5 |
| Ansu Fati | 3 |
| Raphinha | 3 |
| Gabri Veiga | 3 |
| Borja Iglesias | 3 |
| Santi Mina | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Barcelona Form
RC Celta de Vigo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.76
FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + FC Barcelona to win 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
FC Barcelona or Draw
86%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
32%
FC Barcelona or RC Celta de Vigo
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.5%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.4%
4 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.8%
4 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona
| Handicap | FC Barcelona covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 19% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 20% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.