Celta captain rues absence of Borja Iglesias
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LaLiga · Matchday 11 Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Betis held scoreless for the first time this season
Betis drew 0-0 with Celta at Balaídos, failing to score for the first time this campaign. Pellegrini's side had netted 23 goals across 12 matches in LaLiga and the Champions League.
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Celta coach praises Aspas after draw with Betis
The Celta Vigo coach called his captain Aspas unique and irreplaceable and said the point against Betis was deserved, though his side ran out of steam.
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Pellegrini: one half for them, one for us
The Betis coach assessed the point his side took at Balaídos, saying each team had one good half. He spoke after the LaLiga draw away to Celta.
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Celta and Betis share goalless draw at Balaídos
Celta Vigo and Real Betis drew 0-0 in their LaLiga matchday 10 fixture at Balaídos. Neither side found the net.
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Rayo Vallecano concede most penalties in LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano have conceded five penalties in LaLiga, more than any other team. They have been awarded just one at the other end, and missed it.
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Celta expected to bring in Lago and Moriba against Betis
Claudio Giráldez is set to change his starting XI from Thursday's game in Glasgow, with Yoel Lago and Ilaix Moriba among the likely inclusions for the LaLiga match against Betis.
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Alemão says dressing room wants agreement between both sides
The Rayo forward spoke about the squad's wish for the two parties to reach a deal so everything runs smoothly. He also stressed the importance of the Vallecas crowd, calling the fans the soul and heart of the club.
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Beñat San José praises Rayo fans after Elche defeat
The Rayo Vallecano coach analysed his side's loss to Elche and said the supporters were excellent, noting the animation stand was missing.
Form guide
Rayo Vallecano
- W 3-2 at Recreativo Huelva (A) Copa del Rey · 27 Oct
- L 0-3 vs Elche (H) LaLiga · 24 Oct
- D 1-1 at Getafe (A) LaLiga · 19 Oct
- D 1-1 at Osasuna (A) LaLiga · 19 Sep
- W 2-1 vs Espanyol (H) LaLiga · 15 Sep
Celta Vigo
- D 0-0 vs Real Betis (H) LaLiga · 25 Oct
- W 2-1 at Celtic (A) Europa League · 22 Oct
- W 2-1 vs Deportivo Alavés (H) LaLiga · 18 Oct
- L 1-2 vs Juventus (H) Europa League · 15 Oct
- D 0-0 at Elche (A) LaLiga · 11 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
Rayo VallecanoCelta Vigo
0 to 100 against this season's LaLiga clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
9Rayo Vallecano wins
7draws
6Celta Vigo wins
22 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 18 Jan 2026 · LaLiga Celta Vigo 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
- 21 Sep 2025 · LaLiga Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo
- 18 May 2025 · LaLiga Celta Vigo 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
- 10 Jan 2025 · LaLiga Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Celta Vigo
- 31 Mar 2024 · LaLiga Celta Vigo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
LaLiga so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
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| 9 | Celta Vigo | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10:7 | +3 | 12 |
| 16 | Rayo Vallecano | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12:20 | -8 | 9 |
Positions in our table of 20 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- LaLiga, Matchday 11
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid
- Since last match
- Rayo Vallecano: 3 days (Copa del Rey)
Celta Vigo: 2 days (Copa del Rey) - Next match
- Rayo Vallecano: 8 days (LaLiga) later
Celta Vigo: 5 days (Europa League) later
Questions and answers
What time is Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo and where is it played?
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo kicks off at 15:15 UK time (15:15 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid. It is a LaLiga match (Matchday 11).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 15:15 UTC on Thursday 29 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 13:15 UTC on Saturday 31 October 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo?
Rayo Vallecano have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and won their latest match. Celta Vigo have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and are unbeaten in 3.
What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo?
Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo have met 22 times in our records since 2010: Rayo Vallecano won 9, Celta Vigo won 6 and 7 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-01-18, Celta Vigo 3-0 Rayo Vallecano.
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