Rayo Vallecano v Celta Vigo result
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Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo — this La Liga match was drawn.
The result
Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo drew 0–0 at Estadio de Vallecas in La Liga on Monday 11 December. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Rayo Vallecano out-shot Celta Vigo 18 to 4 and created the better chances, 1.27 xG to 0.15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time.
Discipline
Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain showed three yellow cards — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Rayo Vallecano: Óscar Valentín (68’), Unai López (73’) and Pathé Ciss (83’).
What it changes
It was the only goalless draw of round 16, across 10 matches. Celta Vigo are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, R. Tapia (Celta Vigo) 5.9, L. de la Torre (Celta Vigo) 5.3 and V. Guaita (Celta Vigo) 4.9 led the match.
Next up
Rayo Vallecano next travel to Getafe on 19 October 2026.
Celta Vigo next host Alaves on 18 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Rayo Vallecano: Getafe v Rayo Vallecano, Monday 19 October — the preview. Next for Celta Vigo: Celta Vigo v Alaves, Sunday 18 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo · La Liga
- Venue: Estadio de Vallecas · Madrid
- Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rayo Vallecano 1 · draws 3 · Celta Vigo 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Rayo Vallecano 1W 2D 2L · Celta Vigo 1W 3D 1L
Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo (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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 December 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rayo Vallecano for / against | Line | Celta Vigo for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 6.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 5.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.5 for · 15.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.5 for · 11.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.5 for · 4.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 4.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15.33 for · 13.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.67 for · 13.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3 for · 2.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.33 for · 3.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain — 3.5 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 23 fouls over 6 matches (1.83 to the home side, 1.67 to the away side).
Rayo Vallecano
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Falcao n 8 | 14.3 | 6.3 | 3.2 | — |
| Kike Pérez n 8 | 30.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 | — |
| Ó. Trejo n 8 | 45.1 | 2.7 | 3 | — |
| R. Nteka n 8 | 66.1 | 2.4 | 1.5 | — |
| Unai López n 8 | 56.5 | 2.4 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Falcao n 8 | 14.3 | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Bebé n 8 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Jorge de Frutos n 8 | 27 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Kike Pérez n 8 | 30.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Raúl de Tomás n 8 | 51.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bebé n 8 | 12.4 | 1.8 | 0 |
| R. Falcao n 8 | 14.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Álvaro García n 8 | 85 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Nteka n 8 | 66.1 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Unai López n 8 | 56.5 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Óscar Valentín n 8 | 77.3 | 4.5 |
| Kike Pérez n 8 | 30.9 | 4 |
| A. Espino n 8 | 87.5 | 2.4 |
| R. Falcao n 8 | 14.3 | 2.4 |
| Ó. Trejo n 8 | 45.1 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Dimitrievski n 8 | 90 | 4 |
Celta Vigo
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rodríguez n 8 | 16 | 4.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Carles Pérez n 8 | 56.6 | 3.4 | 2 | — |
| R. Tapia n 8 | 39.6 | 2.8 | 3.7 | — |
| J. Strand Larsen n 8 | 84.6 | 2.4 | 1.6 | — |
| F. Cervi n 8 | 28 | 2.4 | 4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Strand Larsen n 8 | 84.6 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Iago Aspas n 8 | 74.4 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Jonathan Bamba n 8 | 82.1 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Carles Pérez n 8 | 56.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Miguel Rodríguez n 8 | 16 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Swedberg n 8 | 19.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Iago Aspas n 8 | 74.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| T. Douvikas n 8 | 22.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| J. Strand Larsen n 8 | 84.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Jonathan Bamba n 8 | 82.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Tapia n 8 | 39.6 | 3.7 |
| F. Cervi n 8 | 28 | 3.2 |
| Manu Sánchez n 8 | 79.4 | 2.8 |
| Kevin Vázquez n 8 | 57 | 2.6 |
| Hugo Sotelo n 8 | 39.3 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Iván Villar n 8 | 81.9 | 3.2 |
| V. Guaita n 8 | 86.5 | 2.6 |
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Match statistics & details
| Rayo Vallecano | Celta Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 63% | Possession | 37% |
| 1.27 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.15 |
| 18 | Shots | 4 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 1 |
| 8 | Corners | 1 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 15 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 578 | Passes | 351 |
| 85% | Pass accuracy | 72% |
Rayo Vallecano player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dimitrievski | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Mumin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Lejeune | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Pep Chavarría | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Unai López | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | Y | 7.9 |
| Álvaro García | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Isi Palazón | 85 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| I. Balliu | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Óscar Valentín | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Y | 7 |
| Raúl de Tomás | 71 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Ó. Trejo | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Jorge de Frutos sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| P. Ciss sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| R. Falcao sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Bebé sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| José Ángel Pozo sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Celta Vigo player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Guaita | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Kevin Vázquez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Starfelt | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Unai Núñez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Manu Sánchez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Tapia | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 |
| L. de la Torre | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Strand Larsen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Douvikas | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Óscar Mingueza | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jonathan Bamba | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| F. Cervi sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Fran Beltrán sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Iago Aspas sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Carlos Dotor sub | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
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 Rayo Vallecano v Celta Vigo — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 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
- 2021-11-01 Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo
- 2019-05-18 Celta Vigo 2–2 Rayo Vallecano
- 2019-01-11 Rayo Vallecano 4–2 Celta Vigo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rayo Vallecano won 1, Celta Vigo won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo?
- Recent form — Rayo Vallecano 1W 2D 2L; Celta Vigo 1W 3D 1L.
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