Rayo Vallecano vs Celtapredicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch
Predicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch for Rayo Vallecano vs Celta: everything you need to know before the game.
Rayo Vallecano host Celta Vigo at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday 31 October, with kick-off at 09:15 Mexico City time, in LaLiga matchday 11.
The hosts are 16th with 9 points from nine games. The visitors sit ninth on 12 points from ten matches.
Match preview
Rayo are struggling for consistency. They are 16th with 9 points and a goal difference of -8.
They have won one, drawn three and lost one of their last five. Draws at Osasuna (1-1), against Athletic Club (0-0) and at Getafe (1-1) were followed by a 3-0 home defeat to Elche on 24 October.
Midweek brought a 3-2 Copa del Rey win away at Recreativo Huelva. It was a lift, but the league form has not improved.
At Vallecas, Rayo have won two, drawn one and lost one, scoring 6 and conceding 7. On the road they are winless, with two draws, three defeats and 13 goals shipped.
Sergio Camello leads the scoring with 7 goals, while Álvaro García has 3 and is the next main attacking threat.
Celta arrive in ninth with 12 points from ten games and a goal difference of +3. They drew 0-0 at home to Real Betis on 25 October.
Three days earlier they won 2-1 at Celtic in the Europa League. They had beaten Alaves 2-1 in the league, lost 1-2 to Juventus in Europe and drawn 0-0 at Elche.
Their away record stands out: four league games, four draws, one goal scored and one conceded. At home they have won two, drawn two and lost two, scoring 9 and conceding 6.
The recent head-to-head is evenly balanced. Of the last five meetings, Rayo have won two, two were drawn and Celta won one. Celta's most recent success was a 3-0 win in January 2026, and the last game at Vallecas finished 1-1 in September 2025.
For Rayo, this is a chance to end a poor run at home and move away from the lower reaches of the table. Celta, who are also in Europe, are looking to protect their place in the top half.
Rayo Vallecano · recent results
- WRecreativo Huelva 2-3 Rayo Vallecano
- LRayo Vallecano 0-3 Elche
- DGetafe 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
- DRayo Vallecano 0-0 Athletic Club
- DOsasuna 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo · recent results
- DCelta Vigo 0-0 Real Betis
- WCeltic 1-2 Celta Vigo
- WCelta Vigo 2-1 Alaves
- LCelta Vigo 1-2 Juventus
- DElche 0-0 Celta Vigo
Key stats
Trends · last 5 matches
Team news
Rayo have significant absentees. Augusto Batalla remains out with a leg fracture and Luiz Felipe is sidelined with a serious knee injury. Pathe Ciss is suspended through yellow-card accumulation.
Adrian Ratiu is a doubt with a muscle problem, so Ivan Balliu looks set to continue at right-back. Isi Palazon is expected to return to the XI after missing the Copa tie through suspension. Camello is available.
Celta have five players out: Borja Iglesias, Miguel Roman, Carl Starfelt, Jailson El Abdellaoui and Alvaro Nunez. None is expected to make the trip to Vallecas. Yoel Lago comes in one yellow card from a ban on four, but nobody is suspended.
Reports point to Celta using a back three, with Moriba and Febas in central midfield.
We expect a 1-1 draw. Rayo are better at Vallecas, but they are without Ciss and conceded three against Elche last time out. Celta are unbeaten away in the league, yet have not won on the road and have five players out. This looks set up for a share of the points.
Quick questions
What time is Rayo Vallecano vs Celta?
It kicks off on Saturday, October 31 at 9:15 AM (Mexico City time) at Estadio de Vallecas.
Where can I watch Rayo Vallecano vs Celta?
Mexico: Sky Sports (por Sky e izzi). USA: ESPN+ (inglés and español) or ESPN Deportes.
What are the predicted line-ups for Rayo Vallecano vs Celta?
Rayo Vallecano: Audero; Balliu, Lejeune, Sadick, Pedrosa; Unai López, Óscar Valentín; Isi Palazón, Álvaro García, De Frutos; Camello. Celta: Radu; Javi Rodríguez, Lago, Marcos Alonso; Javi Rueda, Moriba, Febas, Javi Galán; Hugo Álvarez, Pablo Durán, Jutglà.
Who is in better form for Rayo Vallecano vs Celta?
In their last 5 games, Rayo Vallecano have 1 win and Celta have 2 wins.
Was this preview useful?
What was wrong?
Related stories
What LaLiga will do to escape China's ban over the Mbappé caseThe controversy in China led the Spanish league to announce cultural-respect and communication measures, while efforts continue to restore its broadcasts on CCTV.
Just 602 euros: Barcelona's punishment in the Julián Álvarez caseThe Spanish federation (RFEF) ruled that Barcelona's approach to the Atlético striker was a minor offense. The club denies breaking the rules and plans to appeal.
