RC Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Abanca Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 12 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Referee Inigo Prieto
- Referee Jose Munuera
- Referee Abraham Dominguez
- Referee Jorge Figueroa
- Referee Antonio Martinez
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 22.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompie | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alaves | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Sevilla FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | CA Osasuna | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | Real Sociedad de Futbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Real Betis Balompie | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Athletic Club | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Real Betis Balompie | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | Deportivo Alaves | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| RC Celta de Vigo | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #13 |
| 13 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 11 |
| 2 / 7 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 5 |
| 10 | Scored | 15 |
| 10 | Conceded | 21 |
| +0 | GD | -6 |
| 1.08 | PPG | 1.09 |
| 17% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RC Celta de Vigo this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
RC Celta de Vigo are 11th (13 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
| Ferran Jutgla | 2 G |
| Pablo Duran | 2 G |
| Iago Aspas | 1 G |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Abanca Balaidos that hosts another battle between RC Celta de Vigo and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 5' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 12' Against the run of play, Brais Mendez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 13' The crowd applauds Unai Lopez as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Trejo steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 18' It’s high time Iraola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 23' Senegal international Pathe Ciss has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 33' Ivan Balliu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RC Celta de Vigo so far.
- 34' Oscar Trejo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 34.
- 38' Pathe Ciss has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 38.
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Unai Lopez, as he is very good at scoring at Abanca Balaidos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 48' Franco Cervi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 20 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Jorge de Frutos scoring 2 goals.
- 65' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Isi Palazon is hanging Mamadou Sylla on the field on 65 minute.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Oscar Valentin. He replaces Pathe Ciss on 66 minute.
- 71' Fran Beltran is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RC Celta de Vigo tonight.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' What a moment for Brais Mendez! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' Brais Mendez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 5 goals this season for the attacking midfielder.
- 82' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Esteban Saveljich exits the field as Sergi Guardiola enters on 82.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 88' A tactical swap from RC Celta de Vigo — Thiago Galhardo on, Fran Beltran off on 88 minutes.
- 90' Time for substitution for RC Celta de Vigo. Denis Suarez is replaced by Nestor Araujo.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Santi Mina ↓ Renato Tapia 82'
-
10
Iago Aspas ↓ Nolito 88'
-
8
Fran Beltran ↓ Thiago Galhardo 88'
- 23
- 2
-
6
Denis Suarez ↓ Nestor Araujo 90'
- 17
-
11
Franco Cervi ↓ Augusto Solari 88'
- 15
- 28
- 1
Bench
-
7
Thiago Galhardo ↑ 88'
-
14
Renato Tapia ↑ 82'
- 24
-
4
Nestor Araujo ↑ 90'
- 13
- 20
-
9
Nolito ↑ 88'
- 18
-
21
Augusto Solari ↑ 88'
- 19
- 37
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 19
-
12
Unai Lopez ↓ Oscar Trejo 13'
- 24
- 6
- 18
- 13
- 5
-
11
Mamadou Sylla ↓ Isi Palazon 65'
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↓ Oscar Valentin 66'
-
9
Randy Ntekja ↓ Radamel Falcao 65'
Bench
-
3
Radamel Falcao ↑ 65'
-
16
Sergi Guardiola ↑ 82'
- 1
- 2
- 32
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↑ 13'
- 10
-
7
Isi Palazon ↑ 65'
-
23
Oscar Valentin ↑ 66'
- 4
Coach
Iraola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 5 |
| Jorge de Frutos | 4 |
| Raul de Tomas | 3 |
| Brais Mendez | 3 |
| Adri Embarba | 2 |
| Pathe Ciss | 2 |
| Borja Iglesias | 1 |
| Maxi Gomez | 1 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
2022-02-05
RC Celta de Vigo
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2022-01-22
Sevilla FC
2–2
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2022-01-19
RC Celta de Vigo
2–0
CA Osasuna
W
2022-01-08
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–0
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2022-01-02
Real Betis Balompie
0–2
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2021-12-17
RC Celta de Vigo
3–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2022-02-05
RC Celta de Vigo
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2022-01-23
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Athletic Club
L
2022-01-09
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Real Betis Balompie
D
2022-01-02
Club Atletico de Madrid
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-12-18
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–0
Deportivo Alaves
W
2021-12-12
Villarreal CF
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RC Celta de Vigo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
84%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
42%
RC Celta de Vigo or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 26% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

