Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Prediction & Betting Tips (10 January)

Spin it however you want, but with a minimum of ambition, we can clearly announce that Rayo Vallecano has only won one of its last seven matches in the elite and above all three draws in a row for close the year 2024 against Real Madrid at home 3-3, on the pitch of Villarreal immediately 1-1, and during the previous day to date at Benito Villamarin of Real Bétis 1-1. In the ranking, Rayo is in 12th place. In order to get off to a good start, the Franjirrojos won their round of 16 of the Copa del Rey by defeating Racing Ferrol, residents of Segunda Division 1-3. For its part, the Galician club finished 2024 rather well by winning two of its last three days of the championship, at home against candidates for Europe, Mallorca 2-0, and against Real Sociedad by the same score 2- 0. In the standings, the Celticos are just ahead of their evening counterparts, two steps ahead. Like them, the Balaidos residents qualified for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey by defeating Racing Santander in the final moments of the match 2-3.

For the record, Celta had a numerical superiority from the 35th minute of play... This is evidenced by their slight discomfort when it comes to playing away from home. Indeed, in the elite, Vigo have only won one match on the road this season.

A few months and then leaves, the MVP of the last Copa America James Rodriguez (6 small appearances with Rayo in the championship) will leave the club by mutual agreement with the management (termination of the contract). Remaining in care for the Copa del Rey match, Alvaro Garcia (2 goals in La Liga) is not certain to play this evening, nor is Raul de Tomas (total flop since his arrival with his status as a Spanish international) . Captain Isi Palazon (3 goals, 3 assists in the league), and De Frutos (3 goals) will be operational. At Celta also, there are defections to report including the Ghanaian Aidoo, the young talent Fernando Lopez, the former Newcastle player Manquillo, and the important defender Ristic. On the other hand, in terms of good news, we can mention that Sotelo (crack) played again in the Copa del Rey and the Brazilian Jailson found the match sheet.

Free from any contract this summer, the young Alfonso Gonzalez showed himself in the Copa del Rey by scoring a double. In the league, it's more difficult with one small goal and one assist in eleven appearances. This evening, Borja Iglesias (4 goals in La Liga), and Aspas (6 goals, 3 caviars) will be traveling.