Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano: match statistics
Celta de Vigo are showing significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2.2 points per game with three wins, two draws, and no losses. Rayo Vallecano has much weaker away results, with a 60% loss rate and only 30% win rate, as well as a negative goal difference of -7 in away matches. The hosts have better shooting efficiency in home games (12% shot conversion rate) and average 1.3 goals per match at home, while the visitors score only 0.9 goals on average away. Rayo Vallecano fails to score in as many as 60% of their away matches, which further weakens their chances. Considering all the statistics, Celta de Vigo holds the advantage, although their own home record (20% wins, 50% draws) suggests a draw is also a possibility.
Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celta de Vigo played against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Celta de Vigo has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Rayo Vallecano has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Celta de Vigo scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.05. Rayo Vallecano scores 0.84 and allows 1.16. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Celta de Vigo's games and 37% of Rayo Vallecano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 32%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rayo Vallecano has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.23 per game. Celta de Vigo takes 10.3 shots per game, while Rayo Vallecano takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Celta de Vigo leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Rayo Vallecano leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.32 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celta de Vigo's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Rayo Vallecano, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Celta de Vigo are showing significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2.2 points per game with three wins, two draws, and no losses. Rayo Vallecano has much weaker away results, with a 60% loss rate and only 30% win rate, as well as a negative goal difference of -7 in away matches. The hosts have better shooting efficiency in home games (12% shot conversion rate) and average 1.3 goals per match at home, while the visitors score only 0.9 goals on average away. Rayo Vallecano fails to score in as many as 60% of their away matches, which further weakens their chances. Considering all the statistics, Celta de Vigo holds the advantage, although their own home record (20% wins, 50% draws) suggests a draw is also a possibility.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celta de Vigo | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.19 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celta de Vigo is 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Celta de Vigo · 1 pts / game - Rayo Vallecano
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celta de Vigo is 57% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Celta de Vigo · 0.84 goals / game - Rayo Vallecano
Celta de Vigo is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Celta de Vigo · 1.16 goals / game - Rayo Vallecano
Celta de Vigo scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Rayo Vallecano keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 meczów).
Rayo Vallecano scores in 53% of games (10 of 19 meczów), while Celta de Vigo keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celta de Vigo
Over / Under - Rayo Vallecano
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rayo Vallecano is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - Celta de Vigo · 1.26 pts / game - Rayo Vallecano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celta de Vigo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rayo Vallecano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celta de Vigo
Rayo Vallecano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Celta de Vigo | Liga | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.37 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 52% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 46% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 66% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 83% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Celta de Vigo's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Rayo Vallecano. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano?
The La Liga match finished Celta de Vigo 3:0 Rayo Vallecano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano?
Celta de Vigo score 1.32 goals per game on average and Rayo Vallecano 0.84. The La Liga average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Celta de Vigo's matches and 37% of Rayo Vallecano's.
What form are Celta de Vigo and Rayo Vallecano in?
Over the last 5 games Celta de Vigo have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Rayo Vallecano 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Celta de Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.