RC Celta de Vigo vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Celta de Vigo vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 38 games · 94 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ruben Becerril Gomez (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 Nov | FC Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Real Betis Balompie | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Nov | Getafe CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | CD Leganes | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | UD Las Palmas | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Nov | FK Crvena Zvezda | A | 5–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Real Madrid CF | A | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | FC Bayern München | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RC Celta de Vigo | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #1 |
| 54 | Points | 94 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 14 / 12 / 12 | W / D / L | 31 / 1 / 6 |
| 53 | Scored | 95 |
| 48 | Conceded | 36 |
| +5 | GD | +59 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 2.47 |
| 37% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio Abanca-Balaidos that hosts another battle between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona.
- 3' It’s gonna be a card for Gerard Martin.
- 8' Ivory Coast international Jonathan Bamba has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 13' Over 13 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' The deadlock is broken! Raphinha gets on the scoresheet on 15 minutes.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos. FC Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' RC Celta de Vigo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' RC Celta de Vigo are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against FC Barcelona's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Iago Aspas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 46' Hector Fort has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gerard Martin on 46 minute.
- 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' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 60' Hugo Alvarez is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 61' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robert Lewandowski makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 62' Jonathan Bamba makes way for Alfonso Gonzalez at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from RC Celta de Vigo.
- 67' RC Celta de Vigo is showing some good football. However, RC Celta de Vigo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Inaki Pena, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 76' Another change for RC Celta de Vigo made on 76 minute. Anastasios Douvikas leaves to be changed by Borja Iglesias.
- 80' The referee shows FC Barcelona player a card on 80.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marc Casado.
- 84' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alfonso Gonzalez makes it 1-2.
- 86' A goal from the Spain international Hugo Alvarez! He fires home on 86 to make it 2-2!
- 87' Poor challenge from Hugo Sotelo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Fermin Lopez.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 13
- 20
- 17
- 10
-
8
Fran Beltran ↓ Hugo Sotelo 76'
- 9
- 2
- 3
- 6
- 30
- 32
Bench
- 22
- 1
-
7
Borja Iglesias ↑ 76'
- 11
- 15
- 21
-
12
Alfonso Gonzalez ↑ 62'
- 24
-
33
Hugo Sotelo ↑ 76'
- 23
- 18
- 25
Coach
Claudio
FC Barcelona Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 23
- 9
- 5
- 11
- 20
-
8
Pedri ↓ Fermin Lopez 76'
-
6
Pablo Gavira ↓ Frenkie de Jong 76'
- 17
- 13
- 2
-
35
Gerard Martin ↓ Hector Fort 46'
Bench
-
21
Frenkie de Jong ↑ 76'
- 25
- 18
- 3
- 14
-
16
Fermin Lopez ↑ 76'
- 31
-
32
Hector Fort ↑ 46'
- 43
- 36
- 41
- 34
Coach
Hansi Flick
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 |
| Memphis Depay | 2 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
FC Barcelona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
51%
Draw or FC Barcelona
74%
RC Celta de Vigo or FC Barcelona
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
5.1%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.4%
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 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 21% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

