Top 10 Weekend Predictions 23rd – 24th September 2023

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Barcelona vs Celta Vigo

In the final round of fixtures last season, Celta Vigo beat Barcelona 2-1 to survive, but a repeat result on Saturday looks unlikely. After drawing the season opener, the Catalan giants have won their past five games in all competitions and remain unbeaten in La Liga with 13 points from 15.

Barca defeated Antwerp 5-0 in the Champions League midweek and Real Betis 5-0 in their final league match. After a disappointing opening day draw against Getafe, Xavi’s team is scoring again. They won all five games with 18 goals. Barcelona has kept clean sheets in all three home games this season, continuing their outstanding defensive record from previous season. Their 28 clean sheets in 42 La Liga games are impressive.

However, Celta have struggled this season, only picking up four points from their first five matches and placing them 16th in the table. Rafael Benitez’s team earned one point from their first three games, drawing Real Sociedad and losing at home to Osasuna and Real Madrid. After a win against Almeria before the international break, they lost 1-0 to Mallorca last weekend and now face an in-form Barcelona. Their offensive woes are even more concerning: they have only scored four times in La Liga this season, while 36-year-old Iago Aspas is yet to score in 2023-24.

These two sides are at opposing ends of the form table: Barca averages 2.6 goals per game while Celta has drawn blanks in all three losses. Arrivals on deadline Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo have adapted well to Barcelona, and their team appears better prepared for a busy season. The new additions join Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal as intriguing attacking players. We feel Barca’s defense will keep Celta at bay, allowing their thrilling forwards to score the winning blows and return three points.

Brentford vs Everton

Brentford haven’t won at home this season, but they haven’t lost either after three draws. The visit of struggling Everton looks like a solid chance to win three points in front of their fans. The Goodison Park club has only scored twice and conceded nine goals in five games.

Brentford were fortunate to draw Tottenham on their home opener but maybe deserved more against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. Thomas Frank’s team has scored five goals in three home games, so they should be able to outgun Everton, who have scored zero in four league games. Last season’s successful league campaign was largely due to Brentford’s home form, where only two clubs won. Frank’s club won 10 of 19 home games, but Everton has a tough challenge on Saturday.

Sean Dyche’s Everton team needed a 1-0 win at home to Bournemouth last season to avoid relegation. Still, after holding out for their first point of the season, they have since lost three straight at Goodison to Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Sheffield United. As a result, the Toffees are in 18th place and have only two goals this season, a joint-low with Luton Town. Their performance against Arsenal did not indicate that their attacking fortunes will improve overnight.With Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison out injured, Everton’s attacking options are limited. Brentford’s Bryan Mbuemo, Yoanne Wissa, and Kevin Schade have thrived since Toney’s exile. Mbeumo leads Brentford in the premier league, scoring half of their goals. The Bees have scored eight goals in five games, and Everton has conceded nine, so a win is certain. Brentford has scored in 16 straight top-flight games at the Gtech stadium, while Everton is struggling for goals, making a win likely.

Picks for Today, 23rd – 24th September 2023