{"id":1424111,"date":"2026-01-16T09:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1424111"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:45:54","slug":"match-preview-celta-vigo-vs-rayo-vallecano-18-01-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-celta-vigo-vs-rayo-vallecano-18-01-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two sides vying to break into the European places meet as Celta de Vigo host Rayo Vallecano at Bala\u00eddos on Sunday, kick-off 17:30. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams have seen mixed results this season, but with Celta holding the edge in the La Liga<\/a> table and Rayo searching for attacking efficiency, this clash could have big implications for their campaigns. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended 1-1, underlining just how evenly matched these sides are in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent form and underlying stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Celta de Vigo on the Double Chance market due to their consistent home results and Rayo’s scoring struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Celta de Vigo Double Chance (Win or Draw)<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(73.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCelta have only 4 losses in 19 games this season, and have avoided defeat in 8 of 11 recent head-to-heads. Rayo’s finishing has been poor, with just 16 goals from nearly 27 xG.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/4 @ Paddy Power<\/a>
(44.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRayo have failed to score in five of their last eleven matches, and Celta have posted five clean sheets in the league.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Celta de Vigo\u2019s balanced approach (25 scored, 20 conceded) has them pushing for a European spot, while Rayo Vallecano\u2019s inefficiency in attack has seen them slip to 10th, despite having more possession and shots than their hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Celta de Vigo<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rayo Vallecano<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n-6<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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