Celta vs Rayo Vallecano: prediction for the La Liga fixture

Celta completely failed the performance in Copa del Rey, after victories in two first rounds team suffered a defeat to Baleares (1:2). As for La Liga, Eduardo Coudet's men are too inconsistent.

After 22 rounds of La Liga The Sky Blues have seven victories and six draws, which brought 27 points and a 12th spot in the standings. After a success in the match against Osasuna (2:0) hosts drew to Sevilla (2:2).

Solari and Tapia are unavailable for the upcoming match. 

Rayo Vallecano got off to a confident start in the current season, since the first rounds they started to pick up points and so far they are inside the Top-10 of La Liga. After 21 rounds of the current season Andoni Iraola's men have nine victories and four draws, which brought 31 points and an 8th spot in the standings. 

In three most recent rounds Vallecans picked up only one point in the game against Betis (1:1). Capital team has a great offensive line, they scored 27 goals. The Red Sashes managed to beat Mirandes (1:0) and Girona (2:1) in the Spanish Cup and after that they also managed to record a victory over Mallorca (2:1). 

Merquelanz, Falcao and Fran Garcia won't feature in the upcoming match.