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

Betiball's prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 13:00) 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 : 18/05/2025 13:00

Celta Vigo
1 - 2
Finished
Rayo Vallecano
84' event Borja Iglesias Quintas / Pablo Duran
84' event Carlos Dominguez / Marcos Alonso
79' event Alfon Gonzalez / Williot Swedberg
79' event Hugo Alvarez Antunez / Mihailo Ristic
69' event Iago Aspas Juncal / Fernando López
68' event Yoel Lago
32' event Marcos Alonso
10' event Marcos Alonso
event 90+3' Pathe Ciss
event 88' Oscar Guido Trejo / Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
event 69' Pedro Diaz Fanjul / Unai Lopez Cabrera
event 68' Florian Lejeune
event 61' Pep Chavarria / Alfonso Espino
event 60' Gerard Gumbau / Adrian Embarba
event 60' Alvaro Garcia / Oscar Valentín
event 57' Oscar Valentín
event 45+1' Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
event 17' Isaac Palazon Camacho
84' event Borja Iglesias Quintas / Pablo Duran
event 90+3' Pathe Ciss
84' event Carlos Dominguez / Marcos Alonso
event 88' Oscar Guido Trejo / Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
79' event Alfon Gonzalez / Williot Swedberg
event 69' Pedro Diaz Fanjul / Unai Lopez Cabrera
79' event Hugo Alvarez Antunez / Mihailo Ristic
event 68' Florian Lejeune
69' event Iago Aspas Juncal / Fernando López
event 61' Pep Chavarria / Alfonso Espino
68' event Yoel Lago
event 60' Gerard Gumbau / Adrian Embarba
32' event Marcos Alonso
event 60' Alvaro Garcia / Oscar Valentín
10' event Marcos Alonso
event 57' Oscar Valentín
event 45+1' Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
event 17' Isaac Palazon Camacho
Celta Vigo Celta Vigo
Substitutions
#7 Borja Iglesias Quintas
#10 Iago Aspas Juncal
#12 Alfon Gonzalez
#24 Carlos Dominguez
#23 Hugo Alvarez Antunez
#11 Franco Cervi
#1 Ivan Villar
#14 Iker Losada
#5 Sergio Carreira
#4 Hugo Sotelo
#25 Damian Rodriguez Sousa
#34 Miguel Roman
Celta Vigo Celta Vigo Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
24Shots7
7Shots on Goal2
10Fouls17
9Corner Kick2
17Free kick10
2Offside3
2Yellow card3
12Aerial14
0Save6
20Successful Tackles11
0Interceptions9
14Long pass20
0Assist2
5Substitution5
4Shots off goal4
9Head Success4
13Blocked1
20Tackle11
13Dribbles3
25Throw-in23
482Passes290
103Attacks79
47Dangerous attacks28
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
Substitutions
#8 Oscar Guido Trejo
#3 Pep Chavarria
#4 Pedro Diaz Fanjul
#15 Gerard Gumbau
#18 Alvaro Garcia
#27 Pelayo Fernandez
#26 Marco de las Sias
#1 Dani Cardenas
#11 Randy Nteka
#9 Raul de Tomas
#12 Sergio Guardiola Navarro
Commentary
90+3' Pathe Ciss - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
88' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Oscar Guido Trejo / Jorge de Frutos Sebastian
84' Celta Vigo — substitution: Borja Iglesias Quintas / Pablo Duran
84' Celta Vigo — substitution: Carlos Dominguez / Marcos Alonso
79' Celta Vigo — substitution: Alfon Gonzalez / Williot Swedberg
79' Celta Vigo — substitution: Hugo Alvarez Antunez / Mihailo Ristic
69' Celta Vigo — substitution: Iago Aspas Juncal / Fernando López
69' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Pedro Diaz Fanjul / Unai Lopez Cabrera
68' Yoel Lago - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
68' Florian Lejeune - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
61' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Pep Chavarria / Alfonso Espino
60' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Gerard Gumbau / Adrian Embarba
60' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Alvaro Garcia / Oscar Valentín
57' Oscar Valentín - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
45+1' Goal! Jorge de Frutos Sebastian - Rayo Vallecano
32' Marcos Alonso - Celta Vigo receive a yellow card
17' Goal! Isaac Palazon Camacho - Rayo Vallecano
10' Penalty scored! Marcos Alonso - Celta Vigo

How We Build the Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano on 18 May 2025 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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