Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Lineups, Preview, Team News | La Liga, January 10, 2025
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Preview
- Date: Friday, January 10
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
Matchday 19 of the 2024/25 La Liga season will include Rayo Vallecano welcoming Celta Vigo at the Vallecas on Friday evening. The two clubs have endured quite similar fortunes this season and are separated by only a couple of points. Celta Vigo is in 11th with 24 points so far while Rayo is a place behind with 22 points in the bag. The Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo fixture will be a close encounter with any of the three results on the cards.
Rayo Vallecano will be content with how the recent games have played out. In the last six matches, Rayo has managed three victories and three draws with an aggregate score of 12-8 in Rayo Vallecano’s favour. The club has gained a reputation for consistently hurting big teams including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. Inigo Perez’s job will now be to instill that ability every matchday and ensure a successful end to the season.
Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of Celta Vigo. Celta has accumulated four victories and two defeats in the last six outings. The club’s attacking output is commendable, having scored 14 goals in the last five matches and also ranking sixth when it comes to most goals per match in La Liga. However, Vigo’s concerning statistic on Friday will be the away record. In this campaign, the side has won just a single game and lost six with a negative goal difference of nine.
Rayo Vallecano Team News
Unfortunately, Rayo Vallecano will have a plethora of absentees for the game against Celta Vigo. Augusto Batalla, Pathe Ciss, Pedro Diaz, Pelayo Fernandez, Raul de Tomas, Sergio Camello, and Unai Lopez will remain on the sidelines on matchday.
Celta Vigo Team News
Anastasios Douvikas (Virus), Fer Lopez (Ankle Injury), Mihailo Ristic (Thigh Injury), and Javi Rodriguez (Suspended) will not be available for Celta Vigo against Rayo Vallecano.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Predicted Lineups
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Cardenas
Defenders: Ratiu, Hernandez, Lejeune, Chavarria
Midfielders: Valentin, Mendez, Palazon
Forwards: Embarba, Garcia, Nteka
Celta Vigo Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Guaita
Defenders: Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso
Midfielders: Carreira, Beltran, Moriba, Mingueza
Forwards: Gonzalez, Iglesias, Duran
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo H2H Record
Celta Vigo hasn’t lost to Rayo Vallecano in their last 7 meetings. Overall in the last five head-to-head encounters, Vigo has won two matches with the remaining two games ending in 0-0 stalemates.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Celta Vigo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano | 2024, La Liga |
| Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Celta Vigo | 2023, La Liga |
| Celta Vigo 3-0 Rayo Vallecano | 2023, La Liga |
| Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Celta Vigo | 2022, La Liga |
| Celta Vigo 2-0 Rayo Vallecano | 2022, La Liga |
Key Players to Watch in Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo
Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)
Iago Aspas is a household name when it comes to Spanish football. Aspas has been associated with Celta Vigo since 2008 and has 210 goals and 82 assists in 510 games for the club. He has managed to be the constant ray of hope at Celta for several years now and he manages to use his experience to the maximum on the field. Iago Aspas’ versatility certainly makes him an integral player, having operated as a centre forward, attacking midfielder, and primarily as a right winger.
Isi Palazon (Rayo Vallecano)
Isi Palazon is the man through whom Rayo Vallecano is able to execute its high intensity and pressing style of football. The 30-year-old operates close to the opponent’s goal as a number 10 or a false nine. His impeccable vision and technique allow him to be the creative force for Rayo. Palazon also has a knack for scoring important goals, having already found the back of the net this season against Real Madrid.
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Vallecas is certainly not a comfortable venue to visit with the Rayo players drawing energy from the home crowd’s support. However, Rayo Vallecano’s inconsistent run of form will inspire confidence in the Celta Vigo squad to at least hold out for a draw.
Predicted Score: Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Celta Vigo
Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK | Premier Sports, La Liga TV |
| India | GXR |
| Spain | Movistar LALIGA TV, DAZN La Liga |
FAQs
Q. When is Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo?
A. The Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo match will be played on 10ᵗʰ January at the Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain.
Q. Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo live for free?
A. The Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo match can be watched on GXR and ITV.
Q. What is the predicted score in Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo?
A. Our predicted score for the upcoming Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo fixture is 2-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo?
A. The last five meetings between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo have ended in two victories for Celta Vigo and three draws with an aggregate score of 5-0.