Celta Vigo vs Barcelona prediction 09.11.2025 | La Liga

Celta celebrated their first win of the season on 2nd October beat PAOK in the Europa League. Claudio Giráldez’s men went eight matches in all competitions without a victory, drawing five and losing three, and their defensive frailties were plain to see. Just one clean sheet in their opening 14 outings across all competitions wasn’t a good record.

But things have taken a sharp turn for the better. Celta have strung together 5 straight wins, including triumphs over Nice and Dinamo Zagreb in Europe and domestic victories against Osasuna and Levante. A Copa del Rey success over Puerto de Vega capped off a remarkable turnaround.

That run, coupled with their strong record at Balaídos - just two home defeats to Barcelona in their last eleven meetings -  gives supporters reason to believe an upset could be on the cards.

The only absentee for the hosts is right-back Javi Rueda, who remains sidelined with a muscle injury.

Barcelona arrive this weekend with pressure mounting after a mixed start to their campaign. The Blaugrana lifted the La Liga trophy last season by a four-point margin over Real Madrid and reached the Champions League semi-finals, but this year has been far less smooth. They sit five points adrift of their rivals and boast only two wins from four games in the UEFA Champions League.

The main concern for Hansi Flick has been the defensive high line that continues to cost his team cheap goals. Their midweek 3:3 draw with Club Brugge in midweek once again exposed that weakness, though Flick insists he won’t abandon his attacking philosophy.

Injuries have not helped either. Barcelona are without several key players, including first-choice goalkeeper Joan García and playmaker Pedri.