Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano predictions for this Liga Santander clash on Saturday at Balaídos Stadium. Celta Vigo are on a good run of form and this matchday they host Rayo Vallecano, who have been slowly fading over the last few weeks. Who will be the winner of this match? Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Full-Time Result – Home Win – 2.05
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Correct Score – 2-0 – 9.00
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three – Handicap Celta Vigo (-1 goal) – 3.75
Two of Celta’s three home wins have come in their last two games, so there has clearly been a marked improvement in this respect. In addition, Rayo are the third worst away team in the league.
Celta’s last two home wins were 2-0 and 3-1, so we think that goal scoring ability can continue for this match as well. Also, Rayo’s last two away games have both ended in 2-0 defeats.
As we think Celta can win this match by a difference of at least two goals, deducting one goal from them seems to us a very good Handicap for this match.
Celta are probably in their best form of the season, with a very attractive and attacking game. In their last game, against Sevilla, they came very close to springing a surprise, in a game in which they were leading 0-2, but ended up conceding two goals.
Celta are undoubtedly the team that plays better away than at home. Of their 27 total points, 16 of them came away from Vigo. In three games, they went from tied at half-time and ended up losing the game, and on three other occasions they went from losing at half-time and ended up losing the game.
Rayo, on the other hand, continue with their dynamic of playing very well at home and playing terribly as visitors. Of the 31 total points they have, 26 of them have come from home and only five from away games.
Of the 22 total goals conceded by Rayo, 17 of them came with them playing as visitors. Their defensive weakness is reflected in this statistic.
Another interesting and negative fact is that Rayo playing as visitors have never led at the end of the first half. While on five occasions they ended up losing the first half and ending up losing at the end of the game.
Neither team is noted for having a very high scoring record, so we think the match can have less than 2.5 total goals, which has odds of 1.61 at William Hill.
Celta go into this game without injuries. However, the Latin players; Orbelin Pineda, Néstor Araujo and Renato Tapia are doubtful as they have been called up by their national teams, their date of incorporation into the squad will determine their availability for this match.
Rayo will be without Martin Merquelanz due to injury, while Radamel Falcao has been called up by the Colombian national team, so his return date to Spain will determine his availability.
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Starting Lineups
Celta Vigo: Dituro, Galán, Aidoo, Araujo, Hugo Mallo, Cervi, Denis Suárez, Brais Méndez, Iago Aspas, Santi Mina.
Rayo Vallecano: Luca Zidane, Fran Farcía, Catena, Saveljich, Balliu, Oscar Valentín, Comesaña, Alvaro García, Isi Palazón, Guardiola.
Highlighted Player
Iago Aspas
Undoubtedly the best player out there for this match, his ability to create danger out of nothing makes him a player to always keep an eye on. With 11 goals and three assists, he is one of the best players not only in Celta, but in La Liga Santander.
Most popular FaQ for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a goalless draw, in November 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This game will be played at Balaídos Stadium, Vigo.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano.
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