Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo prediction

AI match recap

Rayo return to Vallecas needing a response after a difficult league start, but their home performances offer a much firmer platform than their away record. Celta arrive in better recent form and with a resilient defensive identity, though their away attack has lacked cutting edge. The decisive tension is Rayo’s intensity and set-piece threat against a Celta side capable of controlling possession, but both teams have meaningful absences. Rayo’s missing midfield ballast and altered right flank make the opening exchanges especially important.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has often been tight, particularly at Vallecas, where Rayo are unbeaten in the last five league meetings with Celta. Recent home editions have regularly been decided by narrow margins or ended level.

Injuries and absences

Rayo’s reported losses are more disruptive: Ciss’s suspension affects midfield duels, while Rațiu’s absence forces a defensive adjustment and Camello’s status is uncertain. Celta’s missing Borja Iglesias reduces their established penalty-box presence, while Starfelt’s absence weakens their depth against Rayo’s set-pieces.

Form (last 5)

Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo stats

Last meetings

• 2026-01-18Celta Vigo 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
• 2025-09-21Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo
• 2025-05-18Celta Vigo 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
• 2025-01-10Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Celta Vigo
• 2024-03-31Celta Vigo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
• 2023-12-11Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Celta Vigo

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