Barcelona vs Celta Vigo

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Barcelona is aiming for their sixth consecutive victory across all competitions as they prepare to face Celta Vigo in La Liga this Saturday evening.

Under Xavi's management, Barcelona has accumulated 13 points from their first five games of the new league season, placing them second in the standings, just two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo is in the 16th position, with only four points from their first five matches, marking a lackluster start for them.

Although Barcelona's opening match of the new La Liga season ended in a goalless draw against Getafe, they have been on a winning streak ever since. In their last four league games, they triumphed over Cadiz, Villarreal, Osasuna, and Real Betis, amassing 13 points, securing their spot in second place behind Real Madrid.

Their recent form has been impressive, with a resounding 5-0 victory against Real Betis in La Liga and a similar scoreline win against Royal Antwerp in the Champions League. Barcelona has three upcoming league games against Celta, Mallorca, and Sevilla before their second Champions League group stage match in Porto, and currently, it's hard to foresee where their first defeat of the season might come from.

Two deadline-day signings, Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo, have seamlessly integrated into Barcelona's squad, bolstering their ability to navigate a demanding season.

Notably, Barcelona won 1-0 against Celta at Camp Nou in the corresponding fixture last season, but Celta recorded a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture in Vigo during the final weekend of the 2022-23 campaign.

Celta Vigo has struggled to find their footing this season, with only four points from their initial five matches, placing them in the 16th position. They started the season with just one point from their first three games, drawing against Real Sociedad and suffering losses to Osasuna and Real Madrid. While they secured a 3-0 win against Almeria before the international break, they were defeated 1-0 by Mallorca in their most recent outing, setting the stage for a challenging encounter against an in-form Barcelona.

Barcelona has been dominant in their recent matches, starting with a 1-2 win against Osasuna, followed by a 5-0 victory against Real Betis and another 5-0 win against Royal Antwerp. They have been particularly formidable at home, winning five of their last six La Liga matches at Camp Nou, scoring 16 goals while conceding only two.

Robert Lewandowski's recent performances for Barcelona have been outstanding, as he has scored in each of his last three La Liga matches, making him an attractive option in the betting market. On the other hand, Celta Vigo is relying on Unai Nunez to continue his goal-scoring form, adding to the one goal he has scored in their past six matches.

Barcelona is currently the top team in La Liga, with a perfect record except for a single draw. They are the only team in the league to have won their last five fixtures in a row. They lead in both goals scored and fewest goals conceded, with a combined score of 19-1 in their seven fixtures so far. Additionally, they have maintained a clean sheet at home. Their historical head-to-head record against Celta Vigo also favors them.

Conversely, Celta Vigo has experienced recent losses and is conceding goals at an alarming rate. They have struggled in away matches, with only one win in their last six La Liga away games, along with one draw and four defeats, during which they conceded ten goals and scored six.

Considering these factors, Barcelona is expected to secure a convincing victory this weekend. Xavi's team has won six of their previous eight matches overall and remained unbeaten in 16 of their last 18 games. Their only two losses during this stretch occurred in the Champions League against Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. They are currently on a three-match winning streak at home, having scored 15 goals in their last four home appearances.

On the contrary, Celta Vigo has lost two of their last three matches and conceded seven goals in the process. They have also been winless in eight of their last eleven games and lost three of their last four fixtures, along with being winless in eight of their last nine matches. Given these factors and the historical head-to-head statistics, a victory for Barcelona is anticipated this weekend.

The Celtics average 0.8 points per game and 2 assists per game. The Celtics have been issued six yellow card warnings. Celta Vigo ranks 16th in terms of goals conceded, with 7, and their goal differential is -3. The Celtics have a save rate of 61.1 (18 SoTA) on the season and are ranked 16th in the league with 4 points. The club's goals against average per 90 minutes is now 1.40, with 10 saves. Celta Vigo has scored four goals this season, and the team's goal total is 6.0.

He has a save percentage of 64.0 and a shutout rate of 19.3%. Villar has 11 shutouts to his credit while facing 211 shots in 5,211 career minutes.

Ferran Torres is a player that has the potential to score for Barcelona. Torres has started 87 games in his soccer career and averaged 0.29 goals per 90 minutes. The Spanish forward has scored 26 goals in 7,954 professional minutes. So far in his career, he has tallied 16 assists and 17 yellow card warnings.

Celta Vigo has a game-changer in Iago Aspas, who should keep defenses awake at night. He presently has a 0.52 goal-per-90-minutes average and has started 337 games in his career. The Spanish forward has played 29,733 minutes and scored 173 goals in that time. In his pro soccer career, he has 85 yellow card cautions and has assisted on 58 goals.