Three points will be at stake when Rayo Vallecano host Celta Vigo at Estadio de Vallecas in the fifth round of La Liga on Sunday, 21 September 2025.
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Key stats
- Three of Rayo Vallecano's last four home encounters with Celta Vigo were goalless draws.
- Celta Vigo are coming off four consecutive stalemates.
- Four of Rayo Vallecano's last five matches and each of Celta Vigo's last seven games went below the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo
Three of Celta Vigo's last four trips to this stadium ended in stalemates, and Celta Vigo are coming off four consecutive 1-1 draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rayo are slightly favoured
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After kicking off their La Liga campaign with a 3-1 win at Girona, things have not gone swimmingly for Rayo Vallecano, as they have earned only one point from three league games since then.
As things stand, Inigo Perez's troops are 13th in La Liga, while Celta Vigo, who have equally earned four points this season, are just below them in 14th place.
Ahead of this encounter, Rayo Vallecano are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds generally have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that both teams were on the scoresheet in Celta Vigo's last four games. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last nine clashes between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo, both teams have two wins apiece with five draws between them. However, Rayo were victorious in their last two encounters and are unbeaten in their last four meetings.
Spain La Liga 18/05/25
Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga 10/01/25
Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 31/03/24
Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga 11/12/23
Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga 11/03/23
Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano preview: Looking to get back on course
Rayo Vallecano will be missing the services of Abdul Mumin and Luiz Felipe, as both players are sidelined with injuries. However, there is hope for Fran Perez, Nobel Mendy and Randy Nteka as these three could be fit enough to start from the bench.
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK), Ratiu, Lejeune, Vertrouwd, Chavarria, Ciss, Lopez, Palazon, Garcia, Diaz & De Frutos.
Last five matches
- Osasuna 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona
- Rayo Vallecano 4-0 Neman Grodno
- Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Neman Grodno 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo preview: Eyeing their first win of the season
Celta Vigo boss Claudio Giraldez will be pleased to have a healthy squad from which to choose his best XI for this clash.
The Sky Blues will be eager to earn their first La Liga win of the campaign after losing their opener against Getafe on August 17 before registering four consecutive 1-1 draws ahead of this weekend's trip.
Fan favourite Iago Aspas is yet to find the back of the net this season; as such, the 38-year-old will have hopes of scoring here, even as he is expected to partner Bryan Zaragoza and Borja Iglesias in Celta’s front line.
Predicted lineup: Radu (GK), Rodriguez, Dominguez, Alonso, Rueda, Moriba, Sotelo, Mingueza, Aspas, Iglesias & Zaragoza.
Last five matches
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Girona
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Villarreal
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Betis
- Mallorca 1-1 Celta Vigo
- Celta Vigo 0-2 Getafe
Player to watch: Jorge de Frutos
Rayo Vallecano defeated Celta Vigo twice last season, and Jorge de Frutos scored the winner in both clashes. The former Real Madrid midfielder will fancy his chances against Celta once again.