Halloween night in 2026 sees a fascinating La Liga clash as Rayo Vallecano host Celta Vigo, with both sides desperate for points. Rayo, currently struggling with a 26% win rate, have endured a mixed bag of results recently, securing one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings. Their defensive record is a concern, having conceded 38 goals this season.
Celta Vigo arrive with a slightly better win rate of 35% but their recent form mirrors Rayo's struggles, also registering just one win alongside one draw and three defeats in their last five. Despite their defensive vulnerabilities, Celta have shown more potency in front of goal, netting 44 times. Recent head-to-head encounters suggest a tightly contested affair, with Celta winning 3-0 in their last meeting, but Rayo claiming two victories in the five most recent clashes. The bookmakers are split, offering a 35% chance for a home win or a draw, and a 30% likelihood of an away victory, indicating a game that could swing either way. Expect a battle for midfield supremacy and watch for individual moments of brilliance to decide this evenly matched contest.
1. D. Cardenas, 34. I. Alonso Martin, 22. P. Fernandez, 3. M. Kumbulla, 33. J. Vertrouwd, 23. O. Valentin, 36. G. Bouare, 14. G. Tsitaishvili, 37. R. Belaid, 21. F. Perez, 9. Alemao
13. I. Radu, 20. J. Rodriguez, 18. Y. Lago, 3. M. Alonso, 17. J. Rueda, 6. I. Moriba, 14. A. Febas, 22. J. Galan, 16. H. Gonzalez, 11. P. Duran, 23. H. Alvarez