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Celta Vigo 1–2 Rayo Vallecano — Rayo Vallecano won this La Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Rayo Vallecano won 2–1 at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday 18 May. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Celta Vigo out-shot Rayo Vallecano 24 to 7 and created the better chances, 2.64 xG to 1.03 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

Rayo Vallecano led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Celta Vigo: Marcos Alonso (10’ pen); Rayo Vallecano: Isi Palazón (17’, assisted by A. Espino) and Jorge de Frutos (45+2’, assisted by Florian Lejeune).

Discipline

The bookings — Celta Vigo: Marcos Alonso (32’) and Yoel Lago (68’); Rayo Vallecano: Óscar Valentín (57’), Florian Lejeune (68’) and Pathé Ciss (90+4’).

What it changes

Celta Vigo have scored 59 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). Celta Vigo have conceded 57 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs.

Rayo Vallecano have scored 41 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). Rayo Vallecano have conceded 45 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Celta Vigo have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo) 5.6, Fer López (Celta Vigo) 5.4 and I. Moriba (Celta Vigo) 5.3 led the match.

Head-to-head

Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Celta Vigo.

Next up

Celta Vigo next host Levante on 8 November 2026.

Rayo Vallecano next travel to Real Sociedad on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Celta Vigo: Celta Vigo v Levante, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Rayo Vallecano: Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Celta Vigo 1–2 Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
  • Referee: Juan Pulido
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Celta Vigo 2 · draws 3 · Rayo Vallecano 1 · 1.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Celta Vigo 3W 0D 2L · Rayo Vallecano 2W 2D 1L

Celta Vigo 1–2 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.88 / 1
Goals
against 1.63 / 1.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 5.88
Corners
against 5.25 / 5.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.88 / 5.13
Shots on target
against 4.38 / 3.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.5 / 2.75
Cards
against 2 / 2.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 May 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 15 May 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameCelta Vigo for / againstLineRayo Vallecano for / against
Goals scored
1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
4.5 for · 5.25 against n 8
9.5standard
5.88 for · 5.63 against n 8
Shots
13.25 for · 11.13 against n 8
19.5standard
13.75 for · 11.63 against n 8
Shots on target
5.88 for · 4.38 against n 8
8.5standard
5.13 for · 3.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
13 for · 10.38 against n 8
21.5standard
11.13 for · 12 against n 8
Cards shown
1.5 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
2.75 for · 2.25 against n 8

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo Goalkeeper

Celta Vigo — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
V. Guaita32902880 min812.5 /90451.4 /9000 /90
Iván Villar490360 min112.8 /9092.3 /9010.3 /90
Celta Vigo — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
V. Guaita n 890
2.84/3

Celta Vigo Defensive

Celta Vigo — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Javi Rodríguez32722309 min501.9 /90311.2 /90100.4 /901124.4 /90361.4 /9070.3 /90
Marcos Alonso29862481 min341.2 /90341.2 /9070.3 /901385 /90291.1 /9090.3 /90
C. Starfelt28812271 min401.6 /90291.1 /90210.8 /901134.5 /90210.8 /9050.2 /90
Carlos Domínguez14771081 min231.9 /9080.7 /9080.7 /90605 /9070.6 /9010.1 /90
Jaílson967601 min121.8 /9091.3 /9030.4 /90375.5 /9040.6 /9020.3 /90
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Celta Vigo — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
V. Guaita n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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Javi Rodríguez n 871
2.47/4
0.84/1
—
Borja Iglesias n 865.8
14/2
1.44/2
—
Óscar Mingueza n 882.4
0.84/2
1.47/3
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Fran Beltrán n 864.8
14/2
0.31/1
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Celta Vigo — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Javi Rodríguez n 871
1.65/3
Borja Iglesias n 865.8
0.52/1
Óscar Mingueza n 882.4
1.26/2
Fran Beltrán n 864.8
1.74/3
I. Moriba n 871.9
2.85/4
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Celta Vigo Attacking

Celta Vigo — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Borja Iglesias32581862 min100.5 /9030.1 /90371.8 /90261.3 /90190.9 /90110.5 /90
Iago Aspas27601632 min90.5 /9040.2 /90412.3 /90231.3 /90341.9 /90110.6 /90
Alfon González21601257 min50.4 /9020.1 /90292.1 /90191.4 /90211.5 /90191.4 /90
Pablo Durán19661254 min40.3 /9040.3 /90191.4 /9090.6 /90130.9 /9070.5 /90
T. Douvikas1739665 min30.4 /9010.1 /90131.8 /9091.2 /9030.4 /9040.5 /90
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Celta Vigo — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
V. Guaita n 890
00/0
00/0
Javi Rodríguez n 871
0.32/0
0.21/0
Borja Iglesias n 865.8
2.77/3
1.94/3
Óscar Mingueza n 882.4
0.75/0
0.32/0
Fran Beltrán n 864.8
0.73/1
0.21/0
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Celta Vigo — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
V. Guaita n 890
00/0
00/0
Javi Rodríguez n 871
0.21/0
00/0
Borja Iglesias n 865.8
0.93/1
0.53/0
Óscar Mingueza n 882.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
Fran Beltrán n 864.8
00/0
0.21/0
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Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano Goalkeeper

Rayo Vallecano — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Batalla30902707 min882.9 /90381.3 /9020.1 /90
Dani Cárdenas790630 min172.4 /9091.3 /9000 /90
Rayo Vallecano — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Batalla n 890.9
26/2
Dani Cárdenas n 890
2.14/4

Rayo Vallecano Defensive

Rayo Vallecano — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
F. Lejeune36903243 min471.3 /90401.1 /90310.9 /901584.4 /90491.4 /9080.2 /90
A. Rațiu33882894 min702.2 /90260.8 /9040.1 /901835.7 /90230.7 /9050.2 /90
Pep Chavarría31802465 min451.6 /90271 /9070.3 /90973.5 /90301.1 /9030.1 /90
A. Mumin24842020 min371.6 /90231 /90291.3 /90843.7 /90221 /9060.3 /90
I. Balliu19581110 min201.6 /90100.8 /9030.2 /90483.9 /90161.3 /9030.2 /90
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Rayo Vallecano — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
F. Lejeune n 890.9
1.15/2
0.53/1
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Álvaro García n 885
0.83/2
0.75/0
—
Jorge de Frutos n 861
0.41/1
1.75/4
—
Óscar Valentín n 844.4
3.35/4
1.86/1
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A. Rațiu n 889.4
0.64/1
0.53/1
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Rayo Vallecano — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Lejeune n 890.9
1.76/4
Álvaro García n 885
0.32/0
Jorge de Frutos n 861
2.25/5
Óscar Valentín n 844.4
2.34/3
A. Rațiu n 889.4
1.95/5
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Rayo Vallecano Attacking

Rayo Vallecano — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Adri Embarba30521546 min10.1 /9010.1 /90261.5 /90110.6 /90201.2 /90201.2 /90
Sergio Camello24481156 min30.2 /9020.2 /90231.8 /9090.7 /90191.5 /90131 /90
R. Nteka22541190 min30.2 /9000 /90141.1 /9080.6 /9080.6 /9060.5 /90
Sergi Guardiola740283 min00 /9000 /9082.5 /9020.6 /9041.3 /9000 /90
Álvaro García35722534 min40.1 /9050.2 /90511.8 /90230.8 /90451.6 /9090.3 /90
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Rayo Vallecano — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
F. Lejeune n 890.9
1.58/3
0.75/1
Álvaro García n 885
2.48/7
1.38/1
Jorge de Frutos n 861
0.95/0
0.74/0
Óscar Valentín n 844.4
00/0
00/0
A. Rațiu n 889.4
0.43/0
00/0
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Rayo Vallecano — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 15 May 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
F. Lejeune n 890.9
0.22/0
00/0
Álvaro García n 885
0.11/0
00/0
Jorge de Frutos n 861
0.21/0
00/0
Óscar Valentín n 844.4
00/0
00/0
A. Rațiu n 889.4
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Celta VigoRayo Vallecano
62%Possession38%
2.64Expected goals (xG)1.03
24Shots7
7Shots on target2
4Shots off target4
13Blocked shots1
16Shots inside the box3
9Corners2
2Offsides3
10Fouls17
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
0Saves5
482Passes293
87%Pass accuracy79%

Celta Vigo Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
V. Guaita9000000006.2
Javi Rodríguez9000111106.6
Yoel Lago90000001Y6.6
Óscar Mingueza9000114107.9
Fran Beltrán9000110207.2
I. Moriba9000100507.2
Marcos Alonso84102120Y7.3
Pablo Durán8400212107.3
M. Ristić7900002307.2
W. Swedberg7900101207.5
Fer López6900221106.9
Iago Aspas sub2100001006.6
Carlos Domínguez sub1300000106.7
Borja Iglesias sub1300000006.3
Hugo Álvarez sub1100000206.7
Alfon González sub1100000006.6

Rayo Vallecano Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Batalla9000000007.9
I. Balliu9000000007.2
F. Lejeune90010011Y7
P. Ciss90000001Y7.2
A. Rațiu9000001206.9
Isi Palazón9010211007.3
Jorge de Frutos8810210006.9
Unai López6900000006.5
A. Espino6101002106.9
Óscar Valentín60000000Y6.5
Adri Embarba6000100306.3
Álvaro García sub3000000106.6
Gumbau sub3000000106.3
Pep Chavarría sub2900100006.6
Pedro Díaz sub2100001006.3
Ó. Trejo sub900000106.2

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Celta Vigo v Rayo Vallecano — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Celta VigoLWLWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 2.4 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Rayo VallecanoDLWWD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Celta Vigo 2 · 3 draws · Rayo Vallecano 1 · 1.33 goals/game
  • 2025-01-10 Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Celta Vigo
  • 2024-03-31 Celta Vigo 0–0 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2023-12-11 Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo
  • 2023-03-11 Celta Vigo 3–0 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2022-11-10 Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo
  • 2022-02-05 Celta Vigo 2–0 Rayo Vallecano
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Celta Vigo#7 pos55 pts38 pl+2 GD
Rayo Vallecano#8 pos52 pts38 pl-4 GD
Goals per game
Celta Vigo scored1.55
Rayo Vallecano scored1.08
Celta Vigo conceded1.5
Rayo Vallecano conceded1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano?
In their last 6 meetings, Celta Vigo won 2, Rayo Vallecano won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano?
Recent form — Celta Vigo 3W 0D 2L; Rayo Vallecano 2W 2D 1L.

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