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In a surprising turn of events in the Spanish LALIGA, Rayo Vallecano defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Celta Vigo victory, with a 52.1% win probability, making Rayo Vallecano's win an upset. Celta Vigo dominated possession with 62.2% and unleashed 24 shots, but only managed to convert one penalty kick by Marcos Alonso in the 10th minute. Rayo Vallecano, despite having only 37.8% possession and 7 total shots, proved more clinical, with Isi Palazón equalizing in the 17th minute and Jorge de Frutos scoring a crucial goal just before halftime in the 45+2 minute.
Celta Vigo's profligacy in front of goal, converting only one of their seven shots on target, proved costly, while Rayo Vallecano capitalized on their limited opportunities. The match saw a total of 27 fouls committed, with Rayo Vallecano committing 17, earning them three yellow cards compared to Celta Vigo's two. Celta Vigo's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last five matches, while Rayo Vallecano has shown resilience with two wins and two draws in their last five.
Looking ahead, Celta Vigo faces Getafe away, a team struggling with five consecutive losses. Based on the teams' rates, Getafe (0.498) is seemingly weaker than Celta Vigo (0.596), but Getafe will be motivated to win. Rayo Vallecano will host Mallorca, a team also facing some difficulties recently, with a game expected to be more balanced, as suggested by the rates (0.515 vs 0.499).
Analyzing the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Getafe, Celta Vigo has won three of the last five encounters. However, considering Getafe's desperation to break their losing streak and Celta Vigo's inconsistency, the next match could be closely contested. Similarly, Rayo Vallecano's historical record against Mallorca shows a mixed bag, with Mallorca winning three of the last five matches. Rayo Vallecano's recent improved form gives them a slight edge for their upcoming home game. In the previous game between Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano, Rayo Vallecano won 2-1, which might have helped them to victory.

On May 18, 2025, Celta Vigo will face Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in a Spanish LALIGA match. An AI prediction model favors a Celta Vigo victory, assigning them a 52.1% win probability, compared to Rayo Vallecano's 22.5%. The draw probability stands at 25.5%. Celta Vigo, led by the talented veteran Iago Aspas, who's still a threat in front of goal, will be looking to capitalize on their recent form, having won four of their last five matches, despite a red card in one of those games. Their attacking midfielder, Carles Pérez, will also be key to unlocking Rayo's defense. However, Rayo Vallecano, although underdogs with a team rating of 0.502, will aim to upset the prediction. Their last head-to-head game saw them win, so they will try to repeat the dose. Celta Vigo's home advantage and slightly superior team rating (0.609) give them an edge, but in football, anything can happen.