Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds for Wednesday, April 22
League leaders Barcelona, sitting comfortably at the top of the LaLiga standings, prepare to host sixth-placed Celta Vigo at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday, 22nd April 2026, with kick-off at 8:30 PM BST. The Catalan giants will be looking to extend their impressive winning run and solidify their title charge, while the visitors aim to upset the odds and climb higher in the European qualification places.
OC Staff - April 22, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadBarcelona vs Celta Vigo: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
League leaders Barcelona, sitting comfortably at the top of the LaLiga standings, prepare to host sixth-placed Celta Vigo at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday, 22nd April 2026, with kick-off at 8:30 PM BST. The Catalan giants will be looking to extend their impressive winning run and solidify their title charge, while the visitors aim to upset the odds and climb higher in the European qualification places.
Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Form
The Blaugrana arrive in formidable shape, having secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Espanyol in their last LaLiga outing. This result extends their winning streak in the league to seven matches, a run that sees them topping the form table for the last six games. Across all competitions, their recent form shows a mix of results from their Champions League endeavours, but their domestic performances remain stellar. Barcelona have scored at least two goals in 17 of their last 21 LaLiga matches, indicating a potent attack, and have been winning at both half-time and full-time in five of their last seven league fixtures.
Celta Vigo, meanwhile, suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Real Oviedo in their most recent LaLiga fixture, a setback that halted a relatively strong run of away form. While their league form has been inconsistent, they have proven capable of scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six LaLiga games. However, a concern for the visitors will be their defence, having conceded at least two goals in their last three LaLiga matches.
Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Head to Head
The last encounter between these two sides was a thrilling affair in November 2025, with Barcelona emerging victorious in a 4-2 away win against Celta Vigo. Looking at their last six meetings, Barcelona have had the upper hand, securing four wins, while one match ended in a draw and Celta Vigo claimed a single victory. Notably, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in all of Barcelona's last six matches against Celta Vigo across all competitions, suggesting high-scoring encounters are common. Furthermore, Barcelona boast an impressive record at home against the Sky Blues, being undefeated in 21 of their last 23 home matches.
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Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo Odds
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Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Probable Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
- GK: J. García
- DL: J. Cancelo
- DC: E. García
- DC: P. Cubarsí
- DR: J. Koundé
- DM: Pedri
- DM: Gavi
- AML: F. López
- AMC: D. Olmo
- AMR: L. Yamal
- FC: F. Torres
Celta Vigo (3-4-1-2):
- GK: I. Radu
- DC: J. Rodríguez
- DC: C. Starfelt
- DC: M. Alonso
- DML: Ó. Mingueza
- DMC: M. Vecino
- DMC: I. Moriba
- DMR: S. Carreira
- AM: F. López
- FC: B. Iglesias
- FC: F. Jutglà
Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Team News
Barcelona will be without Raphinha and Andreas Christensen, who both remain sidelined due to injury. Marc Bernal is also a doubt for the home side, though Fermin Lopez has been passed fit and is expected to feature.
For Celta Vigo, Javi Rodriguez will be available again following his suspension and is anticipated to return to the starting XI. Miguel Román is the only confirmed long-term absentee for the visitors, ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Match Facts
- Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 17 of their last 21 matches in LaLiga.
- Barcelona have won their last 7 matches in LaLiga.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Barcelona's last 12 games in LaLiga.
- Barcelona have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
- Barcelona are undefeated in 21 of their last 23 home matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
- Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 11 home matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
- Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 matches in LaLiga.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Celta Vigo's last 6 games in LaLiga.
- Celta Vigo have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Barcelona in all competitions.
- Celta Vigo have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in LaLiga.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Celta Vigo
Barcelona's strong run of form continues as they edge closer to lifting the LaLiga title, boasting an impressive record of 16 wins from 16 home games this season. The home side's strengths lie in their prolific finishing, attacking down the wings, and creating chances through individual skill and through balls. These offensive qualities, combined with Celta Vigo's weaknesses in defending against wing attacks and aerial duels, suggest that Barcelona will find ample opportunities to score. While Celta Vigo have shown a knack for scoring, particularly from through balls, their defensive frailties, including conceding at least two goals in their last three league matches and struggling to protect a lead, will likely be exploited by the rampant Catalans. The match forecast also indicates Barcelona scoring from wing play situations, aligning with their attacking strengths and Celta's defensive vulnerabilities.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at Caesars Sportsbook
Given the historical trend of high-scoring encounters between these two sides, with over 2.5 goals in their last six meetings, and Barcelona's consistent ability to score at least two goals in their recent LaLiga matches (17 of their last 21), backing "Over 2.5 Goals" appears a strong betting angle. Celta Vigo also contribute to this statistic, with five of their last six LaLiga games featuring more than 2.5 goals, further strengthening the case for a goal-filled fixture.
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