RC Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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RC Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Municipal de Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 12 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Naranjo Perez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Julian Villasenor Julian (Spain)
10 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 6.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 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 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Sevilla FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Mar | UD Almeria | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Cadiz CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | FC Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Real Betis Balompié | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Deportivo Alavés | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Cadiz CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Feb | Girona FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Feb | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
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' The ball is rolling at Municipal de Balaidos. RC Celta de Vigo are looking to make home advantage count against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 3' The referee calls foul for Pep Chavarria. He receives a card.
- 8' Fran Beltran has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 13' It looks like no one’s ball. RC Celta de Vigo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 16' Andrei Ratiu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alvaro Garcia on 16 minute.
- 21' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have won 242 goals from 239 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' Spain international Jorge de Frutos has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' The referee shows Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player a card on 44.
- 46' Another substitution for RC Celta de Vigo to replace Carl Starfelt by Renato Tapia on 46 minute.
- 51' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' The whistle greets Hugo Sotelo as he departs to be replaced by Jailson.
- 66' Bebe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergio Camello on 66 minute.
- 70' RC Celta de Vigo player sees a card in front of him.
- 71' Unai Lopez was booked on 71.
- 76' With 2 assists to his name this season, Alvaro Garcia is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RC Celta de Vigo.
- 77' Fresh legs for RC Celta de Vigo! Anastasios Douvikas comes on to replace Jorgen Strand Larsen.
- 80' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Oscar Valentin exits the field as Jose Pozo enters on 80.
- 81' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Isi Palazon exits the field as Miguel Crespo enters on 81.
- 84' It’s a booking for RC Celta de Vigo player. Carlos Dominguez gets a card.
- 87' Franco Cervi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hugo Alvarez at the 87 minute mark.
- 88' Carles Perez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 25
-
17
Jonathan Bamba ↓ Carles Perez 65'
- 10
- 8
- 23
-
2
Carl Starfelt ↓ Renato Tapia 46'
- 3
- 28
-
30
Hugo Sotelo ↓ Jailson 65'
-
33
Hugo Alvarez ↓ Franco Cervi 87'
- 18
Bench
-
16
Jailson ↑ 65'
- 22
-
5
Renato Tapia ↑ 46'
- 13
- 20
- 4
-
7
Carles Perez ↑ 65'
-
11
Franco Cervi ↑ 87'
-
12
Anastasios Douvikas ↑ 77'
- 24
- 9
- 34
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 17
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Andrei Ratiu 16'
- 1
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Miguel Crespo 81'
-
23
Oscar Valentin ↓ Jose Pozo 80'
- 16
-
34
Sergio Camello ↓ Bebe 66'
- 21
- 19
-
3
Pep Chavarria ↓ Alfonso Espino 46'
Bench
- 8
-
10
Bebe ↑ 66'
-
6
Jose Pozo ↑ 80'
- 4
-
2
Andrei Ratiu ↑ 16'
- 13
-
12
Alfonso Espino ↑ 46'
-
15
Miguel Crespo ↑ 81'
- 11
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 5 |
| Jorge de Frutos | 4 |
| Brais Mendez | 3 |
| Raul de Tomas | 3 |
| Pathe Ciss | 2 |
| Adri Embarba | 2 |
| Borja Iglesias | 1 |
| Maxi Gomez | 1 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2024-03-31
RC Celta de Vigo
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2024-03-17
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–0
Real Betis Balompié
W
2024-03-10
Deportivo Alavés
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2024-03-02
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Cadiz CF
D
2024-02-26
Girona FC
3–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2024-02-18
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Real Madrid CF
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.45
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
83%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
50%
RC Celta de Vigo or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
22.1%
2 – 0
12%
1 – 1
11.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
2.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
0 – 2
1.9%
2 – 2
1.4%
4 – 0
1.2%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 29% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 11% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
64%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

