Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Celta Vigo by 2Alright, let's dive right into this matchup between Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano. Now, starting with the goalkeepers, Rayo Vallecano has Augusto Batalla and Dani Cárdenas in their corner. Cárdenas, bless him, he's got a 6.80 rating, but has managed to stop only one shot on target. It's like watching a cat try to catch a laser pointer. Now Batalla is a touch better with his 6.90 rating and 7 saves.
On the other side, we have Vicente Guaita standing tall for Celta Vigo, and boy, he's been busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest, with a 7.14 rating and 19 saves.
Turning to top players, Rayo Vallecano brings the likes of Aridane Hernández and Florian Lejeune, but their key players haven't been finding the back of the net too often. Lejeune has been among the goals though and along with the likes of Iván Balliu, they've put in some good performances. Overall, Rayo's squad is more pass-happy than a teenager at a school dance, but maybe they'd fare better if they put the ball in the back of the net once in a while.
On the flip side, Celta Vigo's Borja Iglesias has found the back of the net like a magnet, with 5 goals to his name. Carlos Domínguez and Ilaix Moriba are also chipping in their bit, but it's Iglesias who's been lighting up the scoreboards.
In terms of past matchups and recent form, last time Rayo and Celta met, Rayo came out on top 2-1, but overall, Celta Vigo has had their number. Celta's also been on a tear recently, playing like they're late for a dentist's appointment - in a hurry, that is. Rayo, on the other hand, has generally been the draw-masters of late, finding parity more often than not.
As for regular season records, Celta Vigo has had their groove on more often with 15 wins to Rayo's 12.
Based on all that, here's my scientific, well-thought-out, and always accurate (not a guarantee) prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Celta Vigo by 2