Our Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: 1-1
Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Celta Vigo's Last Match – Sevilla vs Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Spain La Liga victory over Sevilla on January 12. In that match, Celta Vigo saw 41% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sevilla | 59% | 5 (2) | 0.27 | 59 |
 Celta Vigo | 41% | 9 (7) | 1.51 | 20 |
Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – CD Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Spain Copa del Rey defeat against CD Alaves on January 14. In that match, Rayo Vallecano recorded 49% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CD Alaves | 51% | 6 (7) | 1.91 | 40 |
 Rayo Vallecano | 49% | 6 (2) | 0.94 | 32 |
Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano Stats
Key Stats
| Celta Vigo | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Celta Vigo are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Rayo Vallecano average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Celta Vigo 15-10
Rayo Vallecano 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Celta Vigo to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.2
Rayo Vallecano to win: @4
Lineups
Celta Vigo (3-4-3) : Ionut Radu, Javi Rodriguez, Carl Starfelt, Marcos Alonso, Oscar Mingueza, Ilaix Moriba, Hugo Sotelo, Sergio Carreira, Bryan Zaragoza, Pablo Duran, Hugo Alvarez
Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3) : Augusto Batalla, Alfonso Espino, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, Pep Chavarria, Isi Palazon, Gerard Gumbau, Pedro Díaz, Carlos Martin, Jorge De Frutos, Alvaro Garcia