Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 5 match between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Celta Vigo go up against Rayo Vallecano this coming Sunday for a LaLiga meeting at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo have amassed an equal number of points during this season. While Rayo Vallecano occupy number 13, the visitors are currently number 14 in the LaLiga table.
Team form: Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano Form
In their last three matches, Rayo Vallecano beat Neman Grodno 4-0, drew 1-1 with Barcelona, before losing 2-0 against Osasuna. Rayo Vallecano just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six LaLiga matches at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. They also drew four and lost one of these six encounters, in which they scored five and conceded eight goals.
Celta Vigo Form
Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Celta Vigo are on the lookout for a win again. Against Real Betis, they settled for a 1-1 draw, before finishing level with Villarreal in a 1-1 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 1-1 match against Girona. Celta Vigo managed a decent return of three wins in their last six LaLiga away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding ten times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats and facts for Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 10 Rayo Vallecano matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Rayo Vallecano home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Rayo Vallecano home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Rayo Vallecano matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 12 of the last 13 Celta Vigo matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Celta Vigo matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 7 Celta Vigo matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Celta Vigo away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Celta Vigo matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Isi Palazon, who is performing well for Rayo Vallecano. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent LaLiga outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Celta Vigo.The visitors will be looking to Borja Iglesias to find the net once again, after managing three LaLiga goals for Celta Vigo in recent matches.
Popular markets: Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo
Full-time result
Rayo Vallecano won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing six and losing two as well. Celta Vigo won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost five in this run. Celta Vigo did not lose any of their last 5 matches at home. Celta Vigo drew their last four LaLiga matches. Rayo Vallecano have not lost to Celta Vigo in 13 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Rayo Vallecano scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Celta Vigo scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Celta Vigo games. Rayo Vallecano probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Sunday, as Celta Vigo managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Rayo Vallecano, who scored an average of two goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Celta Vigo, who managed to score one time in those matches. Celta Vigo conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.