👉 What is the recommended bet for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano, on January 18, 2026, as analyzed by Tipsters, is: Over 2.0 Asian goals ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 What stadium will Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano be played at?

Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano on January 18, 2026, will be played in Vigo, Estadio de Balaídos.

👉 What is the most popular bet for this match?

The most popular bet among tipsters for the match Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano for the market 'probabilities' was a win for Celta Vigo at Bet365 with 80% of tips.

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Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction – La Liga

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Here you can find the best prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this game between Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano.

Celta Vigo

January 18, 2026 – 17::30
La Liga
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 20

Rayo Vallecano

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano

The best prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga is that there will be over 2.0 Asian goals. It is expected that Celta Vigo will have the advantage since both teams tend to create open games where goal-scoring opportunities arise naturally. Thus, one can expect a well-contested match with several dangerous chances near both goalposts.

Best prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live bet suggestion, double or triple)
Over 2.0 Asian goals (riskier suggestion)

Match prediction for Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano

The teams Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano will meet at Estadio de Balaídos in a fixture for the 20th round of La Liga. The last time the two teams faced each other in this league edition was on September 21, 2025, where they ended in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record at this stadium favors the home team, which in their last 4 matches has won 2, drawn 1, and lost 1. However, in the most recent encounter at this venue on May 18, 2025, Rayo Vallecano won 2-1. Goals in that match came from Marcos Alonso (10′) for Celta Vigo and Jorge de Frutos (45′) and Isi Palazón (17′) for Rayo Vallecano. Careful attention is needed regarding home and away performance, as both teams show significantly different results in their home and away games.

Celta Vigo Analysis

After 7 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, the home team currently sits in 7th place, having accumulated 29 points. In their last match, they won against Sevilla away 1-0, after having previously secured a home victory against Valencia 4-1. Interestingly, this is a team that tends to perform better away than at home, with their last 30 games showing 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses as visitors, scoring 22 goals and conceding 14, compared to 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses at home, scoring 23 goals while conceding 21. In their last 10 home matches in the league, Celta Vigo has 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, gathering 11 points from a possible 30. Common results at their stadium include a 0-0 scoreline after the first 45 minutes in 4 out of 10 matches, and a final score of 1-1 in 5 out of 10 matches. Their attack has shown regularity, scoring in 8 of their last 10 matches in this competition. However, they tend to produce high-scoring games at home, as 9 of their last 10 competition matches ended with more than 1.5 goals. In 19 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 8 times and have never managed to turn the tide in their favor.

Celta Vigo enters this match following a 1-0 victory against Sevilla. This marks their second consecutive win in this competition, with the only goal scored by Marcos Alonso. The home team typically plays in a 3-4-3 tactical formation, focusing on quick transitions, especially using the flanks. In this setup, the key players causing trouble for the opposition are Borja Iglesias, Bryan Zaragoza, and Williot Swedberg. When attacking, they usually exploit the right-side corridor, utilizing the depth provided by right-back Sergio Carreira. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed lineup: Ionuț Radu, Óscar Mingueza, Marcos Alonso, Carl Starfelt, Javi Rodríguez, Miguel Román, Ilaix Moriba, Jones El-Abdellaoui, Borja Iglesias, Bryan Zaragoza, Iago Aspas.
Coach: R. Benítez Maudes.

Rayo Vallecano Analysis

The visiting team is currently in 10th place with 22 points, having achieved 5 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew 1-1 at home against Getafe, and in their last match, they won 2-1 at home against Mallorca. This team is stronger when playing at home, having recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses as visitors in their last 30 games; compared to 6 wins, 8 draws, and 1 loss at home. In their last encounter, in the Copa del Rey, they lost 0-2 against Deportivo Alavés. In the last 10 away matches in the league, Rayo Vallecano has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, gaining 10 points from 30 possible. The most frequent outcome after the first 45 minutes in away league matches has been 1-0, occurring in 4 of their 9 games. In 19 matches in this competition, they have failed to come back in 9 matches after conceding the first goal.

Rayo Vallecano enters this match after a 2-0 victory in their trip to Alavés for the Copa del Rey. In their last match in La Liga, the visitors defeated Mallorca 2-1. The away team usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical format, with midfielder Isi Palazón serving as the playmaker. It is worth noting that the three forwards are likely to be Carlos Martín, Álvaro García, and Jorge de Frutos. When mounting an offensive effort, they typically do so through the right flank, utilizing the width provided by right-back Iván Balliu. Óscar Valentín is absent due to suspension, along with injured players Luiz Felipe, Diego Mendez, and Abdul Mumin.

Confirmed lineup: Augusto Batalla, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, Pep Chavarría, Iván Balliu, Pedro Díaz, Gerard Gumbau, Isi Palazón, Carlos Martín, Álvaro García, Jorge de Frutos.
Coach: F. Rodríguez Vílchez.