Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alfonso Alvarez
- Referee Alberola Rojas
- Referee Ivan Hernandez
- Referee Miguel Martinez
- Referee Nicolas Garcelan Docio
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 4–2 | W |
| 05 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Levante UD | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | SD Eibar | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–4 | L |
| 07 Jan | Athletic Club | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Barcelona | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | CD Leganes | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Dec | SD Huesca | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | RC Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #14 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 0 |
| 2 | Conceded | 0 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | – |
| 0% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 22nd (0 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (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' Three points are at stake. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid host RC Celta de Vigo — let the battle begin!
- 4' A stunning finish from Raul de Tomas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 9' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 13' Against the run of play, Nestor Araujo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 16' That is a Yellow card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Abdoulaye Ba will be fuming at that decision.
- 18' GOAL! Maxi Gomez scores on 18.
- 19' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Brais Mendez Portela on 19 minutes.
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' RC Celta de Vigo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 34' Emiliano Velazquez has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 37' What an equalizer from Raul de Tomas!
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Santiago Comesana, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 47' RC Celta de Vigo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Alvaro Garcia is replacing Adri Embarba for the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side.
- 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Luis Advincula is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Bebe. He replaces Oscar Trejo on 73 minute.
- 74' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Giannelli Imbula is withdrawn and Alvaro Medran gets his opportunity.
- 77' Raul de Tomas puts Rayo Vallecano de Madrid on the lead.
- 78' The RC Celta de Vigo manager makes a substitution. Francisco Peinado departs to be replaced by Stanislav Lobotka.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Emiliano Velazquez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' Pione Sisto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sofiane Boufal on 81 minute.
- 86' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' What a moment for Bebe! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Bebe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo share the spoils 4-2.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 12
- 21
- 20
-
11
Adri Embarba C ↓ Alvaro Garcia 61'
- 27
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Bebe 73'
- 7
- 9
- 13
Bench
- 23
- 1
-
14
Bebe ↑ 73'
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↑ 61'
- 22
-
4
Alvaro Medran ↑ 74'
- 2
Coach
Michel
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 4
-
19
Sofiane Boufal ↓ Pione Sisto 81'
- 5
- 8
- 17
- 13
- 23
- 22
- 2
-
21
Jozabed ↓ Dennis Eckert 81'
Bench
-
11
Pione Sisto ↑ 81'
- 1
- 24
-
14
Stanislav Lobotka ↑ 78'
- 7
-
32
Dennis Eckert ↑ 81'
- 20
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 5 |
| Brais Mendez | 3 |
| Raul de Tomas | 3 |
| Adri Embarba | 2 |
| Pathe Ciss | 2 |
| Jorge de Frutos | 2 |
| Alvaro Medran | 1 |
| Borja Iglesias | 1 |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2019-01-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
4–2
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2019-01-05
Real Valladolid CF
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2018-12-23
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
Levante UD
W
2018-12-15
Real Madrid CF
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-12-09
Real Betis Balompié
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-11-30
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–0
SD Eibar
W
RC Celta de Vigo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
82%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
43%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RC Celta de Vigo
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

