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RC Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
RC Celta de Vigo
2 – 0
Full Time
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sat 5 Feb 2022 · 17:30 UTC Abanca Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 34' Oscar Trejo
Y 38' Pathe Ciss

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Abanca Balaidos.

Match Details

  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos
  • Referee Inigo Prieto
  • Referee Jose Munuera
  • Referee Abraham Dominguez
  • Referee Jorge Figueroa
  • Referee Antonio Martinez
5 games this season 🟨 1.8/game ⚽ 8.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
6
3
RC Celta de Vigo 12 games · Avg 2.2 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-05 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-11-01 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-05-18 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2019-01-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 4–2 RC Celta de Vigo

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Fútbol A 0–1 L
02 Jan Real Betis Balompié A 2–0 W
17 Dec RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 3–1 W
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb RC Celta de Vigo A 0–2 L
23 Jan Athletic Club H 0–1 L
09 Jan Real Betis Balompié H 1–1 D
02 Jan Club Atlético de Madrid A 0–2 L
18 Dec Deportivo Alavés H 2–0 W
12 Dec Villarreal CF A 0–2 L

Season Stats

RC Celta de Vigo Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#14 Position #22
0 Points 0
0 Played 1
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
0 Scored 1
0 Conceded 2
+0 GD -1
– PPG 0.00
– Win % 0%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (0 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 22nd (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Abanca Balaidos that hosts another battle between RC Celta de Vigo and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Abanca Balaidos. RC Celta de Vigo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Carlos Dominguez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 12' Brais Mendez makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and RC Celta de Vigo are in front.
  • 13' The whistle greets Unai Lopez as he departs to be replaced by Oscar Trejo.
  • 18' Sergi Guardiola has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 313 appearances.
  • 23' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Esteban Saveljich, as he is very good at scoring at Abanca Balaidos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 33' It is a cagey affair so far. RC Celta de Vigo in their trying to find a way past Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's compact .
  • 34' The referee calls foul for Oscar Trejo. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 38' The referee calls foul for Pathe Ciss. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 58' Isi Palazon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 63' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Isi Palazon on, Mamadou Sylla off on 65 minutes.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Pathe Ciss is replaced by Oscar Valentin.
  • 71' With 0 assists to his name this season, Javier Galan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
  • 76' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 80' Brais Mendez does the damage! The net is bulging and RC Celta de Vigo surge ahead!
  • 81' Brais Mendez does the damage! The net is bulging and RC Celta de Vigo surge ahead!
  • 82' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Esteban Saveljich is replaced by Sergi Guardiola on 82 minute.
  • 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RC Celta de Vigo and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 88' RC Celta de Vigo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thiago Galhardo is hanging Fran Beltran on the field on 88 minute.
  • 90' A tactical swap from RC Celta de Vigo — Nestor Araujo on, Denis Suarez off on 90 minutes.
  • With this win, RC Celta de Vigo is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 5
Raul de Tomas 3
Brais Mendez 3
Jorge de Frutos 2
Adri Embarba 2
Pathe Ciss 2
Borja Iglesias 1
Maxi Gomez 1

Head to Head

2022-02-05 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-11-01 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-05-18 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2019-01-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 4–2 RC Celta de Vigo

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 Fútbol 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2022-01-02 Real Betis Balompié 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 Balompié D 2022-01-02 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2021-12-18 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–0 Deportivo Alavés W 2021-12-12 Villarreal CF 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.33 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 85% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo53% Draw34% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid13%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes20% 0% No80%
Avg goals/match: 1.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 70%
30%
± 1.5 38%
62%
± 2.5 15%
85%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
87%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
47%
RC Celta de Vigo or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo29% Draw65% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid6%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
29.6%
1 – 0
25%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
1.6%
1 – 2
1.4%
0 – 2
1.2%
4 – 0
1%
2 – 2
0.9%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 14% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 30% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 9% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
72% ✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.