Celta Vigo-Rayo Vallecano Statistical Preview

Team News

Celta Vigo

• After his great display as part of the midfield three, Augusto Fernandez is likely to keep his place which will probably see Rafinha benched.

Rayo Vallecano

• Paco Jimez’s efforts continued to be thwarted by a lengthy injury list that includes Nery Castillo, though Ismael could still feature despite being a doubt.
• After making an impact as a substitute against Real Madrid Joaquin Larrivey could get the nod from the start while Jonathan Viera, the two-goal hero against Los Blancos, could play just in behind him.

Match Facts

• Rayo Vallecano have been losing at both half time and full time in 9 of their last 11 matches in La Liga.
• Rayo Vallecano have lost 9 of their last 11 matches in La Liga.
• Rayo Vallecano have kept a clean sheet in their last 5 away matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
• Celta Vigo have failed to score in their last 4 home matches in La Liga.
• Celta Vigo have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Rayo Vallecano in all competitions.
• Rayo Vallecano have conceded at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches in La Liga.
• Celta Vigo have lost their last 3 home matches in La Liga.
• Rayo Vallecano are undefeated in their last 8 away matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Rayo Vallecano’s last 3 games in La Liga.

Prediction

• Rock bottom of La Liga, Rayo boss has urged his side “to remain calm” and be believes “if we play as we did the other day (against Real Madrid), we have the chance to win in Vigo as we do on any field”.
• Celta coach Luis Enrique has seen his side elevate themselves out of the relegation zone in recent weeks, but they are still yet to win a game at the Balaidos. While this will encourage the visitors’ hopes, striker Nolito believes it means little: “I do not think the team are under pressure for having not won at Balaidos yet”.
• With Rayo desperate for all three points and with Celta determined to continue their recent upturn in fortunes it should be a closely fought contest.

Celta Vigo 2 - 2 Rayo Vallecano