Real Madrid travel to Santander on Sunday afternoon for their first meeting with Racing in over 14 years. Real Madrid are third on 24 points from ten games, while Racing are on 11 points from ten, so the visitors arrive as overwhelming favourites.
This Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction is interesting for bettors because Real Madrid have won all of their last five games in all competitions, while Racing’s league form is patchy despite a Copa del Rey win in midweek.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid Match Preview
Racing’s last five in LaLiga: a 2-1 win over Espanyol on 24 October, a 2-0 defeat at Osasuna on 18 October, a 2-2 draw with Valencia on 11 October, a 5-0 defeat at Celta Vigo on 19 September and a 7-2 home defeat to Barcelona on 16 September. They also won 2-0 at Ribadesella CF in the Copa del Rey in midweek. Real Madrid’s last five: a 2-1 win at Barcelona on 25 October, a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on 21 October, a 4-1 win over Sevilla on 18 October, a 4-3 win at AS Roma on 14 October and a 1-0 win over Villarreal on 10 October.
Team Recent Form
Racing Santander (most recent first, LaLiga): W-L-D-L-L — Racing Santander 2-1 Espanyol; Osasuna 2-0 Racing Santander; Racing Santander 2-2 Valencia; Celta Vigo 5-0 Racing Santander; Racing Santander 2-7 Barcelona.
Real Madrid (most recent first): W-W-W-W-W — Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid; Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig; Real Madrid 4-1 Sevilla; AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid; Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal.
Key Stats
- Real Madrid are third in LaLiga on 24 points from ten games (eight wins, no draws, two defeats); Racing Santander have 11 points from ten.
- Real Madrid have won all five of their last games in all competitions.
- The clubs have not met since February 2012; Racing’s last win in the fixture was 2-1 at home in April 2007.
1-3 to Real Madrid is our correct-score prediction: the visitors’ attack has been relentless, but Racing have scored in three of their last four league games and should find the net at home.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid H2H
- 18 February 2012: Real Madrid 4-0 Racing Santander (LaLiga)
- 21 September 2011: Racing Santander 0-0 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
- 6 March 2011: Racing Santander 1-3 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
- 23 October 2010: Real Madrid 6-1 Racing Santander (LaLiga)
- 4 April 2010: Racing Santander 0-2 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
Pre Game Odds
- Racing Santander win: 8.50
- Draw: 6.00
- Real Madrid win: 1.25
Odds via Betora, pre-match and subject to change.
Team News Racing Santander
Racing are without Simon Eriksson (shoulder). Jorge Salinas is suspended after his fifth yellow card against Espanyol, so he should not be included in the starting side despite appearing in some predicted lineups.
Predicted Racing Santander XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Agirrezabala; Mantilla, Ramon, Belocian, Felipe; Prati, I. Martín; A. Martín, Canales, Vicente; Zabiri.
Team News Real Madrid
Real Madrid are without Vinícius Júnior (suspended), Rodrygo (knee), Ferland Mendy and Raúl Asencio. Thibaut Courtois (illness) and Federico Valverde (hamstring/minor overload) are expected to be available, though some sources list them as doubtful. Arda Güler is managing a minor overload.
Predicted Real Madrid XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Güler, Bellingham, Diomande; Mbappé.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Real Madrid win. Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals. Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Both teams to score – Yes.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction
This Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction backs a Real Madrid win (1-3), Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score – Yes. Our Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction remains a Real Madrid win (1-3). Read more LaLiga previews on Sports Buddy and see the official LaLiga fixtures at LaLiga.
For readers following this Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction, the key angles are a Real Madrid win, Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. This Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction also reflects Racing’s recent home scoring and Real Madrid’s scoring run, which is why our Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction points to a 1-3 away win.
In summary, this Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction, like our earlier Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction, backs Real Madrid. A final Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction note: expect a 1-3 win, Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
