Prediction: Can Celta Vigo just share points with defending La Liga champions?

September 23, 2023
Barcelona are aiming for their sixth straight win in all competitions as they continue their La Liga campaign at home. Camp Nou to host Celta Vigo on Saturday night at 11.30pm. Xavi's side have 13 points from their first five games (four wins, one draw in La Liga) in the new league to finish second in the table, two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Celta Vigo are 16th in the table with just four points from five opening games (three defeats, one draw and one win in La Liga).

Barcelona have won two of their last five meetings, while Celta Vigo have won two and drawn one. And the last game Celta Vigo beat Barcelona at home on June 4, 2023 in a result of 2 to 1.
Barcelona Player Information (Home)
Gavi is set to make his starting XI after a week against Betis and Royal Antwerp. Joao Felix will retain his place by scoring three goals in his first two games for the club. Ferran Torres could start to replace Raphinha.

The first 11 selections will be Ter Teregegen; Cancelo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Gundogan, F de Jong, Gavi; Torres, Lewandowski,
- The game can be used 4-3-3
Celta Vigo (Guest)
Celta welcome the return of scar Mingueza and Manu Sanchez as their wing backs, while Carles Perez and Franco Cervi remain injured.
The first 11 selections will be Villar; U Nunez, Starfelt, Dominguez; Mingueza, Beltran, De la Torre, Ristic; Douvikas, Aspas, Bamba
Play format can be used 3-4-3
4. Predicted result for this match is Barcelona 2: 0 Celta Vigo