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Three points will be at stake when Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo draw swords in the 11th round of La Liga at Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday.
The hosts are coming off a morale-boosting victory in the Copa del Rey and will hope to get their campaign back on track.
Celta Vigo, meanwhile, will look to extend their unbeaten run.
Read our Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo key stats
- Four of Celta Vigo's last five trips to this stadium ended in stalemates.
- Both teams found the net in nine of Rayo Vallecano's last 10 matches.
- The hosts' last five games have all produced at least five cards.
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo preview: Can the hosts improve their fortunes?
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo — Tale of the Tape
| Rayo Vallecano | vs | Celta Vigo |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 9th |
| 9 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Goals For | 10 |
| 20 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 14th | Home / Away Rank | 10th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Despite having a one-man advantage for an entire half, Rayo Vallecano were unable to beat fourth-tier minnows Recreativo de Huelva in regulation time during their Copa del Rey opener on Tuesday.
Benat San Jose's side finally got the win in extra time, putting an end to their three-game winless run.
This has not been a particularly pleasant campaign for the hosts, who have managed just nine points from as many league games and sit 16th, a solitary point above the relegation zone.
Los Franjirrojos will be without the injured Luiz Felipe (ACL), Andrei Ratiu (muscle), and Augusto Batalla (broken leg) as well as the suspended Pathe Ciss (accumulated yellows).
On the other hand, Celta Vigo held Real Betis to a goalless draw last weekend, extending their unbeaten run in La Liga to seven matches.
It has been a contradictory campaign for the visitors, who boast the joint-third best defensive record for losses while simultaneously sharing the joint-third lowest win count. This is because six of their 10 league games have ended in stalemates.
Ahead of this clash, the Galician side are ninth in La Liga with a 2-6-2 win-draw-loss record. Head coach Claudio Giraldez will remain without the injured Borja Iglesias (calf), Carl Starfelt (hamstring), Alvaro Nunez (thigh), Miguel Roman (knee), and Jones El-Abdellaoui (knee).
Recent clashes between these teams have not been one-sided, as both sides have two wins apiece, with four draws between them in the last eight H2Hs. Interestingly, four of their last five meetings at this stadium have ended in stalemates.
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo form guide & betting tips
| Rayo Vallecano | vs | Celta Vigo |
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La Liga Form |
D
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D
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| 5 | Points | 9 |
| 13th | Form Table | 6th |
| 4 | Goals For | 8 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 2 |
W
D
D
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W
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Form (All Comps) |
D
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D
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Whispers Predicts: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo
Priced at 6/4 (2.50), Rayo Vallecano are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
Interestingly, three of the hosts' last four matches were tied at the end of regulation time. Keeping in mind that five of Celta Vigo's last seven league matches and four of the last five H2Hs at this stadium ended in stalemates, we are confident that the spoils will be shared between these teams after 90 minutes.
Nine of Rayo Vallecano's last 10 games produced goals at both ends, and this can be backed at 9/10 (1.90).
We also fancy over 4.5 total cards at 10/11 (1.91).This landed in Rayo Vallecano's last five matches, Celta Vigo's last four games, and in four of the last five H2Hs.
> Over 4.5 total cards at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 12/5 (3.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 17/5 (4.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 49/10 (5.90) | Likelihood: Possible