Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 13 Goals 30 (45)
(12) 5 Assists 26 (35)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
29.7 Average Age 27.5
180.5 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(47%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 50% (49%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
Player Reason Status Rating
Alfonso Espino Out 6.58
Player Reason Status Rating
Joseph Aidoo Out 6.55

Team News

Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
  • Alfonso Espino is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Andrei Ratiu should fill in for him.
  • Pathe Ciss could continue in defensive midfield despite the 4-0 loss to Bilbao last week.
  • Joseph Aidoo has suffered a serious ACL injury which will see him ruled out for the rest of the season.
  • Renato Tapia impressed in last week's draw with Cadiz and could start alongside Luca de la Torre.
  • Anastasios Douvikas scored a brace in the Copa del Rey against Sestao on Thursday and could see some action on Monday night.

Prediction

  • Despite Celta Vigo's unfavourable form in the league this year, they have a decent record when facing Rayo, having not lost to Monday's hosts since 2021. Rayo are in desperate need of a victory, and have not won at home in the last five matches - the hosts are in danger of slumping down the table if they continue on this poor run of form.
  • Celta have been defensively sound as of late, and it would not be surprising to see them control large swathes of the game on Monday evening. The visitors are only 0.1 expected goals against behind the best recorded in the league this season. If Rafa Benitez's men can nick an early goal, they have been well drilled to try and close out victories.
  • A draw is the most sensible prediction for this one...
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