La Liga | Gameweek 19

Jan 10, 2025 at 8pm UK

Estadio de Vallecas

Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo

Match preview

Rayo have won five, drawn seven and lost six of their 18 La Liga games this season, which gives them a total of 22 points. This puts them in 12th place in the table, seven points ahead of the relegation zone and three points off the top seven.

The team from the capital has been unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, including their last four in the league. They beat Valencia 1-0 before drawing three straight games against Real Madrid, Villarreal and Real Betis.

Iñigo Pérez's team started 2025 with a 3-1 win against Racing Ferrol in the Copa del Rey, but now they're focusing on La Liga. They'll be aiming for a good start to the new year in Spain's top division.

Rayo have done better away than at home this season, getting nine points from eight matches at home. They need to improve in the second half of the campaign.

Los Franjirrojos haven't won in their last seven league games against Celta, and both games between the two sides during the 2023-24 season ended in goalless draws.