Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano – After playing Osasuna to a scoreless draw in La Liga, Celta Vigo enters this match.
Celta Vigo had 36% of the game’s possession and made six efforts on goal, but none of them were successful. None of Osasuna’s ten shots on goal were successful.
Celta Vigo, under Carlos Carvalhal, have tallied nine goals in their previous six games, averaging 1.5 goals per game. Rayo Vallecano has not defeated Celta Vigo in any of their prior four league games.
Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano previously tied 0-0 in a La Liga game.
In that contest, Rayo Vallecano had a 55% control advantage and none of their 18 total attempts on goal was successful. Athletic Bilbao’s 16total attempts, three on goal, none of which were on target, came from the other end.
The Rayo Vallecano defense has put on a string of standout performances, as evidenced by the fact that they have only given up three goals overall in their last six games.
They have scored five goals on their own during that time span. Having said that, only time will tell if this pattern will continue in the upcoming match.
Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano – Betting Analysis
Looking back at their previous head-to-head matches from January 23, 2016, we can see that Celta Vigo won one, Rayo Vallecano won two, and there were three ties.
15 goals were tallied between them during those matches, with Os Celestes scoring six, and Franjirrojos scoring nine. This results in an average of 2.5 goals being scored per contest.
The prior league match between these teams took place on La Liga Match Day 14 on November 10, 2022, and Rayo Vallecano defeated Celta Vigo 0-0.
Rayo Vallecano had 58% of the possession in that encounter and none of their three shots on goal were successful.
Celta Vigo’s 11 total attempts on goal at the other end, none of which were on target. José Luis Munuera Montero was the umpire.
Our impression is that Rayo Vallecano might find it difficult to defeat this squad of Celta Vigo, who we believe should triumph.
What are the best odds for this match?
Looking at the bookies’ prices in the 90 minute result market, backing Celta Vigo is best priced at 2.08, backing a draw is 3.15 and taking a punt on a victory for Rayo Vallecano gets 4. Those are the most competitive market prices offered at present.
Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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