Racing Santander host Valencia this Sunday in La Liga, with the home side looking to solidify their strong start to the season. Racing come into this fixture in excellent form, having won three of their last five matches, boasting a remarkable 58% win rate this campaign. Their attacking prowess is evident with 79 goals scored, a testament to their offensive capabilities.
Conversely, Valencia are enduring a challenging period. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings, and a concerning 29% win rate overall. With only 34 goals scored and 46 conceded, their struggles at both ends of the pitch are apparent. The odds heavily favour Racing at 2.3, reflecting their dominant win probability of 45%, while Valencia are considerable outsiders at 3.86. Despite Racing's overall strength, recent head-to-head encounters suggest this fixture can be unpredictable, with two draws and a narrow 4-3 Valencia victory in their last four meetings. Expect Racing to press for an early advantage, while Valencia will likely aim for a disciplined defensive display, hoping to exploit any counter-attacking opportunities. The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.81 appears tempting given Racing's attacking record.
13. J. Agirrezabala, 2. A. Mantilla, 5. P. Ramon, 24. J. Belocian, 17. J. Salinas, 8. A. Almeida, 15. P. Garcia, 23. I. Martin, 10. I. Vicente, 19. I. Luque, 21. Y. Zabiri
1. S. Dimitrievski, 24. P. Maffeo, 18. Pepelu, 12. J. De Haas, 14. J. Gaya, 23. F. Ugrinic, 33. A. Mayol, 2. G. Rodriguez, 7. A. Danjuma, 8. J. Guerra, 9. H. Duro
Match events
2' Goal Normal Goal — Daniel Raba Antolín (Valencia) (assists: Justin De Haas)
22' Card Yellow Card — Pablo Ramon Parra (Racing Santander)