Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 10, 2025
One of the matches of the 19th round of the Spanish Championship will be played on Friday at the "Campo de Vallecas" stadium in Madrid, where local Rayo Vallecano will face Celta. I suggest placing a bet on the outcome of this clash with good chances of success.
Match preview
The Madrid side finished last year on a strong note, demonstrating resilience and recording a four-match unbeaten streak in La Liga. The team started with a narrow 1-0 away win against Valencia and then shared points with serious opponents three times. At home, they drew 3-3 with Real Madrid in a spectacular match, while on the road they played 1-1 draws with Villarreal and Betis.
The result was a comfortable 12th place in the standings, with a 7-point cushion over the relegation zone. However, the overall form of the team in recent matches leaves much to be desired: in the last seven league matches, they managed only one win, three draws, and three losses.
On the other hand, Celta finished December with three matches in La Liga, showing solid performances at home. Celta won 2-0 against Mallorca and Real Sociedad but lost 0-1 to Sevilla on the road. Currently, Claudio Hiráldez's team occupies a position one step above Rayo Vallecano, with two more points.
However, Celta's defense has been poor: they have conceded 28 goals, with only four teams having worse records in the league. Their distinct home form is clear to see. On the road, they have earned only 4 points from 8 matches, winning just against Las Palmas and drawing with Betis. They have managed to keep a clean sheet only once in these away games.
Probable line-ups
- Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Chavarria, Diaz, Lejeune, Ratiu, Garcia, Gumbau, Valentin, de Frutos, Camello, Palazon
- Celta Vigo: Guaita; Mankillo, Stafelt, Alonso; Mínguez, Soteldo, Moriba, Álvarez; Aspas, Iglesias, Duvikas
Match facts and head-to-head
- Rayo Vallecano has not lost to Celta at home in the last 13 meetings in the league (10 wins and 3 draws)
- In the last six matches between these teams, the "Both teams to score" bet has not been successful
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has been successful only once in the last six meetings
Prediction
The bookmakers don't see a clear favorite in this encounter and offer almost identical odds. We believe that the hosts have more chances, as Celta has been underperforming on the road. Our bet is "Rayo Vallecano to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.85.
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