Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 38 games · 54 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 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
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 Balompie | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 50 | Points | 54 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 14 / 12 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 12 |
| 41 | Scored | 53 |
| 44 | Conceded | 48 |
| -3 | GD | +5 |
| 1.32 | PPG | 1.42 |
| 32% | Win % | 37% |
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 8th (50 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 6th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid launch into their encounter with RC Celta de Vigo.
- 4' Raul de Tomas puts Rayo Vallecano de Madrid on the lead.
- 9' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 9 minutes.
- 13' Magnificent from Nestor Araujo! That is 5 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 18' Maxi Gomez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
- 19' The referee has no hesitation. Brais Mendez Portela is booked for RC Celta de Vigo — Yellow card on 19.
- 24' 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.
- 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' The deadlock is broken! Raul de Tomas gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 47' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' Junca has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 57' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Adri Embarba is replaced by Alvaro Garcia.
- 66' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 71' A moment of madness from Luis Advincula on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be frustrated.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Bebe. He replaces Oscar Trejo on 73 minute.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Alvaro Medran. He replaces Giannelli Imbula on 74 minute.
- 77' Raul de Tomas does the damage! The net is bulging and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid surge ahead!
- 78' The RC Celta de Vigo bench stirs into life. Francisco Peinado is withdrawn and Stanislav Lobotka gets his opportunity.
- 80' Emiliano Velazquez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
- 81' The crowd applauds Sofiane Boufal as he leaves the pitch. Pione Sisto steps in for RC Celta de Vigo.
- 86' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 90' What a strike from Bebe! The score is 4-2.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bebe on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 4-2 RC Celta de Vigo.
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 |
| Raul de Tomas | 3 |
| Brais Mendez | 3 |
| Jorge de Frutos | 2 |
| Adri Embarba | 2 |
| Pathe Ciss | 2 |
| Maxi Gomez | 1 |
| Marcos Alonso | 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 Balompie
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
3 / 4
2.27
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
78%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
44%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RC Celta de Vigo
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 0
3.7%
0 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.