Celta Vigo v Rayo Vallecano: Forecast, Odds and Bets
On Sunday, 18 May 2025, Celta Vigo will host Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Balaídos in a pivotal Matchweek 37 clash. Kick-off is set for 19:00 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) and 18:00 BST (UK), with both sides eyeing a strong finish in LaLiga.
Separated by just two points in the standings, this encounter has major implications for European qualification hopes. With only one round of fixtures to follow, securing maximum points here could make all the difference in the final reckoning.
How are both teams coming into this?
Celta Vigo arrive in good shape, having won three and lost two of their last five matches across all competitions. Their home record of 11 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats underlines their dominance at the Municipal de Balaídos, where they have averaged over 1.8 goals per game this season.
Rayo Vallecano have displayed mixed form recently, with two victories, one draw and two defeats in their last five outings. Their 1-0 win at UD Las Palmas boosted confidence, but their away record of 6 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses shows they remain vulnerable on the road.
Our forecast
We back a home victory for Celta Vigo, banking on their strong home form and attacking mindset. Claudio Giráldez’s side have been dynamic in transition and should create plenty of chances against a defence-minded Rayo.
At the same time, Rayo’s resilience and counter-attacking threat suggest that both teams will score. We anticipate an entertaining 2-1 win for Celta, with goals at both ends.
