The latest matchday in La Liga kicks off on Friday in Vallecas. Our Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether there’ll be something for the home fans to cheer.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo prediction: Both teams to score in home win
Key stats
- Our Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo betting tips take into account that the Galician side’s away fixtures average 3.63 goals per game in La Liga 2024/25.
- 88% of Rayo’s home league games have seen both teams score.
- It’s four league matches without defeat for Rayo heading into this.
Correct score prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Celta Vigo
Celta have been strong at home this season, but a return of just four points from eight away games makes it clear where their problems lie.
They may find this tough against a Rayo Vallecano side that plays with a lot of energy and intensity at home. Inigo Perez’s side have taken points off the likes of Real Madrid, Real Betis and Villarreal in recent weeks, and they look capable of having the edge here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies struggling to call it
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
There are no clear favourites according to the Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo odds with an implied probability of 37.0% for both a home win and an away win.
Both sides have been in Copa del Rey action in recent days. Jorge de Frutos scored twice as Rayo won 3-1 at Racing Ferrol, while Alfonso Gonzalez bagged a brace as Celta won 3-2 at Racing Santander.
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Most recent H2Hs: Goalless games the norm in Vallecas
Our Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo prediction suggests this will be a good deal more entertaining than the recent clashes, with all of the last three meetings in Madrid ending 0-0.
Celta haven’t won on any of their last six visits to this stadium.
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Rayo Vallecano preview: Big name duo set to leave
Raul de Tomas and James Rodriguez are not expected to be involved, pending moves away from Vallecas. Augusto Batalla and Alvaro Garcia are notable injury doubts.
Predicted Lineup: Cardenas (GK), Espino, Mumin, Lejeune, Ratiu, U. Lopez, Valentin, Isi Palazon, Embarba, Nteka & De Frutos
Spain La Liga 07/02/25 W Valladolid 0 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain La Liga 31/01/25 W Leganes 0 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain La Liga 26/01/25 W Girona 1 Rayo Vallecano 2 Spain La Liga 19/01/25 D Osasuna 1 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain Copa del Rey 16/01/25 L Real Sociedad 3 Rayo Vallecano 1
Celta Vigo preview: Aspas sidelined for the visitors
Key forward Iago Aspas is out injured for the away team. Claudio Giraldez is also missing Javi Rodriguez to suspension, while Mihailo Ristic is an injury doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Guaita (GK), Alonso, Starfelt, Dominguez, Alvarez, Ilaix, Beltran, Mingueza, Alfon, Iglesias & Duran
Spain La Liga 08/02/25 W Real Betis 2 Celta Vigo 3 Spain La Liga 02/02/25 L Valencia 2 Celta Vigo 1 Spain La Liga 27/01/25 D CD Alaves 1 Celta Vigo 1 Spain La Liga 19/01/25 L Athletic Bilbao 2 Celta Vigo 1 Spain Copa del Rey 16/01/25 L Real Madrid 5 Celta Vigo 2
Player to watch – Borja Iglesias
Betis loanee Borja Iglesias may lead the line for the visitors. He has scored four goals in La Liga this term, but is without a goal since his winner at Las Palmas in early October.
Iglesias striking early
All of the experienced striker’s league goals this season have come before the interval. His earliest strike was in the 12th minute in the 4-3 thriller at Villarreal back on matchday three.