Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Betiball's prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano preview before placing your bet.

Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano: Starting Lineups Time : 18/01/2026 13:30

Celta Vigo
3 - 0
Finished
Rayo Vallecano
83' event Hugo Burcio / Carl Starfelt
79' event Javier Rueda
71' event Manu Fernández / Javier Rodriguez
71' event Javier Rueda / Oscar Mingueza
66' event Oscar Mingueza
63' event Miguel Roman / Hugo Sotelo
62' event Williot Swedberg / Hugo Alvarez Antunez
58' event Hugo Sotelo
54' event Bryan Zaragoza
44' event Hugo Alvarez Antunez
40' event Sergio Carreira
event 78' Fran Perez / Isaac Palazon Camacho
event 78' Oscar Guido Trejo / Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
event 68' Jozhua Vertrouwd / Carlos Martin
event 67' Nobel Mendy
event 65' Isaac Palazon Camacho
event 65' Nobel Mendy Card changed
event 61' Randy Nteka / Gerard Gumbau
event 61' Alexandre Zurawski / Alfonso Espino
event 59' Carlos Martin
event 58' Gerard Gumbau
83' event Hugo Burcio / Carl Starfelt
event 78' Fran Perez / Isaac Palazon Camacho
79' event Javier Rueda
event 78' Oscar Guido Trejo / Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
71' event Manu Fernández / Javier Rodriguez
event 68' Jozhua Vertrouwd / Carlos Martin
71' event Javier Rueda / Oscar Mingueza
event 67' Nobel Mendy
66' event Oscar Mingueza
event 65' Isaac Palazon Camacho
63' event Miguel Roman / Hugo Sotelo
event 65' Nobel Mendy Card changed
62' event Williot Swedberg / Hugo Alvarez Antunez
event 61' Randy Nteka / Gerard Gumbau
58' event Hugo Sotelo
event 61' Alexandre Zurawski / Alfonso Espino
54' event Bryan Zaragoza
event 59' Carlos Martin
44' event Hugo Alvarez Antunez
event 58' Gerard Gumbau
40' event Sergio Carreira
Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
Substitutions
#16 Miguel Roman
#17 Javier Rueda
#19 Williot Swedberg
#12 Manu Fernández
#38 Hugo Burcio
#4 Joseph Aidoo
#29 Yoel Lago
#24 Carlos Dominguez
#1 Ivan Villar
#10 Iago Aspas Juncal
#7 Borja Iglesias Quintas
#39 Jones El-Abdellaoui
Celta Vigo Celta Vigo Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
11Shots14
7Shots on Goal3
7Fouls14
5Corner Kick7
13Free kick7
4Offside1
3Yellow card3
0Red card1
15Aerial21
3Save4
15Successful Tackles14
6Interceptions10
21Long pass29
1Assist0
0Successful center3
5Substitution5
1Shots off goal4
8Head Success10
3Blocked7
4Tackle8
5Dribbles7
16Throw-in18
447Passes454
81Attacks95
32Dangerous attacks48
5Corner Kicks(HT)4
3BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed1
6ShotsInsideBox9
5ShotsOutsideBox5
42DuelsWon38
1.87ExpectedGoals1.18
1.01xGOpenPlay0.87
1.08xGNonPenalty1.18
1.9xGOT0.48
20Touches In Opposition Box21
7AccurateCrosses27
34GroundDuelsWon28
8AerialDuelsWon10
31Clearances17
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
Substitutions
#8 Oscar Guido Trejo
#9 Alexandre Zurawski
#33 Jozhua Vertrouwd
#21 Fran Perez
#11 Randy Nteka
#26 Marco de las Sias
#40 Adrian Molina
#1 Dani Cardenas
#28 Samuel Becerra
Commentary
83' Celta Vigo — substitution: Hugo Burcio / Carl Starfelt
79' Goal! Javier Rueda - Celta Vigo
78' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Fran Perez / Isaac Palazon Camacho
78' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Oscar Guido Trejo / Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
71' Celta Vigo — substitution: Manu Fernández / Javier Rodriguez
71' Celta Vigo — substitution: Javier Rueda / Oscar Mingueza
68' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Jozhua Vertrouwd / Carlos Martin
67' Nobel Mendy - Rayo Vallecano receive a red card
66' Oscar Mingueza - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
65' Isaac Palazon Camacho - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
65' VAR review - Rayo Vallecano
63' Celta Vigo — substitution: Miguel Roman / Hugo Sotelo
62' Celta Vigo — substitution: Williot Swedberg / Hugo Alvarez Antunez
61' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Randy Nteka / Gerard Gumbau
61' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Alexandre Zurawski / Alfonso Espino
59' Carlos Martin - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
58' Hugo Sotelo - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
58' Gerard Gumbau - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
54' Penalty scored! Bryan Zaragoza - Celta Vigo
44' Hugo Alvarez Antunez - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
40' Goal! Sergio Carreira - Celta Vigo

How We Build the Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano on 18 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Celta Vigo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rayo Vallecano's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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