Celta Vigo vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 12 of the La Liga season, scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The match will take place at the Estadio de Balaídos and will be broadcast live on Premier Sports and Amazon Prime. Both sides have shown wildly different forms this season, but with Celta finding rhythm and Barcelona chasing consistency, this promises fireworks. In this article, you’ll find data-driven insights based on LaLiga Stats from XpertStats experts.

• Celta Vigo unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions.
• Barcelona chasing Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table.
• Both teams have seen 83% of matches end with both sides scoring.
• Over 8.5 corners has landed in 83% of Celta’s games and 100% of Barca’s.
  
  

Let’s start with Celta Vigo. Claudio Giráldez’s men are quietly crafting something special. They’ve gone eight games unbeaten in all competitions, with five straight wins leading into this clash. Their average of 0.83 goals scored per match may not scream “attacking juggernaut,” but they make up for it with grit and a surprising knack for keeping games tight—just 1.17 goals conceded per outing. They’ve also seen both teams score in 83% of their league fixtures. Can they keep Barca’s firepower in check at Balaídos? That’s the million-euro question.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are walking a fine line between brilliance and vulnerability. Hansi Flick’s squad averages 2 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match: a mix of explosive offense and defensive headaches. Their 3-3 draw with Club Brugge midweek underlined the problem: thrilling going forward, shaky at the back. Even so, they sit second in the table, five points behind Real Madrid, and they’ll be desperate to avoid dropping points again on the road. It’s hard to say how this will end, but one thing’s certain: Barca’s attack rarely disappoints.

Looking at the corner stats, both teams love a busy flank battle. Celta average 6.17 corners won and 4.67 conceded per game, while Barca push even higher with 6.67 corners won and 6.17 conceded. That gives a combined average of over 12 corners per match—perfect conditions for set-piece drama. That said, emotions tend to run high in these fixtures, and cards often flow just as freely as crosses.

With both sides pushing hard and tensions likely to flare, the stage is set for a heated encounter. The Sky Blues will rely on Borja Iglesias’ hold-up play and home energy, while Barca’s wide threats like Yamal and Torres will look to break the lines early. The numbers tell one story, but football has a way of rewriting scripts. One thing’s for sure: the Balaídos will be rocking, and fans will get a taste of pure, passionate football powered by LaLiga Stats precision.