Football Result
Dani Olmo 64'
Raphinha 68', 90'+8' Pen
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
In a thrilling Spanish LALIGA encounter on April 19, 2025, Barcelona narrowly defeated Celta Vigo 4-3 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The game was a goal fest, with Ferran Torres opening the scoring for Barcelona in the 12th minute, quickly followed by Borja Iglesias leveling for Celta Vigo in the 15th minute. In the second half, Iglesias completed his hat-trick with goals in the 52nd and 62nd minutes, while Dani Olmo and Raphinha responded for Barcelona in the 64th and 68th minutes respectively, and Raphinha scored a late penalty in the 98th minute to seal the victory.
Barcelona dominated possession with 72.1%, reflecting their usual style, but Celta Vigo proved clinical, converting a high percentage of their shots on target. Barcelona had 18 total shots, with only 6 on target, while Celta Vigo had 11 total shots, with 8 on target. The match saw 10 fouls committed by Barcelona and 13 by Celta Vigo, resulting in two yellow cards for each side. Barcelona's goalkeeper made 5 saves, while Celta Vigo's managed 2.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Barcelona win, with a 60.4% probability, which turned out to be accurate, although the game was much closer than anticipated. The prediction model did not expect a balanced game, and the final scoreline suggests a more even contest than initially foreseen.
Barcelona, with a team rate of 0.876, is currently in mixed form, having won against Leganés and Borussia Dortmund (in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals) but also suffered a defeat to Borussia Dortmund and a draw against Real Betis in their recent matches. Their next game is against Mallorca, a team they have historically dominated.
Celta Vigo, with a team rate of 0.576, has also shown inconsistent form, with a recent win against Mallorca but a loss to Espanyol. Their upcoming match is against Villarreal, a team against whom they have had closely contested games in the past.
Looking at the previous head-to-head games, Barcelona has generally had the upper hand against Celta Vigo, but Celta Vigo has managed to snatch draws and even a win on occasion, indicating that they can be a tough opponent. Similarly, the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Villarreal indicates tight matches with goals on both sides, hinting at another potentially high-scoring affair.
Considering Barcelona's recent form and their upcoming match against Mallorca, they will be looking to secure a more comfortable victory to boost their confidence. Celta Vigo, on the other hand, will aim to improve their consistency and put up a strong performance against Villarreal.
Football fans, mark your calendars! On April 19, 2025, Barcelona will face Celta Vigo at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in a highly anticipated LALIGA clash. But this isn't just any game; advanced AI algorithms have already crunched the numbers and delivered their prediction: a Barcelona victory. The AI gives Barcelona a 60.4% chance of winning, while Celta Vigo's chances stand at a mere 17.7%, with a 21.9% chance of a draw.
Barcelona, boasting a team rate of 0.876 compared to Celta Vigo's 0.576, are the clear favorites. Their recent form has been a mixed bag, with a loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League sandwiched between LALIGA wins and a draw against Real Betis. Keep an eye on young midfielder Pedri, whose vision and passing ability could unlock the Celta Vigo defense. Also, veteran striker Robert Lewandowski will be looking to add to his impressive goal tally.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, are coming off a loss to Espanyol, highlighting their inconsistent performances. Their last head-to-head games against Barcelona have been closely contested, though. The AI prediction suggests an uphill battle for them in Barcelona. However, football is full of surprises, and Celta Vigo will undoubtedly aim to defy the odds.
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H2H Record before the game
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