RC Celta de Vigo vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RC Celta de Vigo vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio de Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 7 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Teodoro Sobrino
- Referee Jose Luis Munuera
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee Juan Lopez
- Referee Jaime Ruiz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun | FC Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Jun | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jun | Deportivo Alavés | H | 6–0 | W |
| 17 Jun | Real Valladolid CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jun | Villarreal CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Getafe CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Jun | Athletic Club | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jun | Sevilla FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jun | CD Leganes | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Jun | RCD Mallorca | A | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| RC Celta de Vigo | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #1 |
| 7 | Points | 21 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 4 / 2 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 0 |
| 8 | Scored | 31 |
| 6 | Conceded | 7 |
| +2 | GD | +24 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 14% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RC Celta de Vigo this season
43%
Clean Sheets
FC Barcelona this season
FC Barcelona this season
RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (7 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Barcelona
0-15
4/1
16-30
6/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
5/1
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
| Pablo Duran | 2 G |
| Iago Aspas | 1 G |
FC Barcelona
| Raphinha | 12 G | 2 A |
| Lamine Yamal | 7 G | 4 A |
| Fermin Lopez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Karim Adeyemi | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio de Balaidos will turn into a battlefield for RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Ruben Blanco, a Spain goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 12' Jordi Alba is having his name booked by the referee on 12.
- 17' Denis Suarez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RC Celta de Vigo tonight.
- 20' What a strike from Luis Suarez! The score is 0-1.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brais Mendez on 34.
- 39' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 49' The 39-year-old Lionel Messi has been sensational this season — 19 goals and 11 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fedor Smolov makes it 1-1.
- 53' Poor challenge from Samuel Umtiti. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 58' RC Celta de Vigo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' It is a substitution in RC Celta de Vigo team. Okay Yokuslu is replaced by Rafinha on 60 minute.
- 61' A moment of madness from Nestor Araujo on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RC Celta de Vigo will be frustrated.
- 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Quique Setien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 67' What composure from Luis Suarez! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 69' FC Barcelona ring the changes. Ansu Fati has done his job and it is now time for Martin Braithwaite to step up.
- 73' Fresh legs for RC Celta de Vigo! Jeison Murillo comes on to replace Nestor Araujo.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 81' FC Barcelona make a change. Luis Suarez trudges off to be replaced by Antoine Griezmann on 81 minutes.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for FC Barcelona. Martin Braithwaite will be fuming at that decision.
- 86' The crowd applauds Riqui Puig as he leaves the pitch. Arthur steps in for FC Barcelona.
- 88' Iago Aspas doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 89' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for FC Barcelona. Pique will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
4
Nestor Araujo ↓ Jeison Murillo 73'
-
5
Okay Yokuslu ↓ Rafinha 60'
- 13
-
23
Brais Mendez ↓ Filip Bradaric 60'
- 20
- 6
- 16
-
9
Fedor Smolov ↓ Nolito 60'
- 18
-
29
Jacobo Rodriganez ↓ Santi Mina 81'
Bench
- 24
-
21
Jeison Murillo ↑ 73'
-
22
Santi Mina ↑ 81'
- 25
-
3
Nolito ↑ 60'
-
12
Rafinha ↑ 60'
-
14
Filip Bradaric ↑ 60'
- 7
- 19
- 28
- 31
- 40
Coach
Óscar García
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
9
Luis Suarez ↓ Antoine Griezmann 81'
- 1
- 3
-
18
Jordi Alba ↓ Junior Firpo 81'
- 10
- 23
- 4
- 2
-
28
Riqui Puig ↓ Arthur 86'
-
31
Ansu Fati ↓ Martin Braithwaite 69'
Bench
-
19
Martin Braithwaite ↑ 69'
- 13
-
17
Antoine Griezmann ↑ 81'
- 15
-
8
Arthur ↑ 86'
-
24
Junior Firpo ↑ 81'
- 35
- 43
- 42
- 30
- 26
- 33
Coach
Quique Setien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 5 |
| Lionel Messi | 5 |
| Gabri Veiga | 3 |
| Borja Iglesias | 3 |
| Ansu Fati | 3 |
| Raphinha | 3 |
| Busquets | 2 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
2020-06-27
RC Celta de Vigo
2–2
FC Barcelona
D
2020-06-24
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–1
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2020-06-21
RC Celta de Vigo
6–0
Deportivo Alavés
W
2020-06-17
Real Valladolid CF
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2020-06-13
RC Celta de Vigo
0–1
Villarreal CF
L
2020-03-07
Getafe CF
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.07
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
52%
Draw or FC Barcelona
72%
RC Celta de Vigo or FC Barcelona
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 21% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

