- Full Time
- M. Gueye on for Sergio Canales85'
- 84'Josan on for Buba Sangaré
- 79'Fer Niño
- 78'Buba Sangaré
- G. Guliashvili on for Iñigo Vicente69'
- 69'L. Cepeda on for F. Buonanotte
- Asier Villalibre on for Y. Zabiri69'
- 63'F. Buonanotte
- 62'Javier Morcillo on for Pedro Bigas
- M. Prati on for Andrés Martín59'
- 46'Tete Morente on for Marc Aguado
- 46'E. Ponce on for A. Houary
- Half Time
- Álvaro Mantilla45'
- F. González43'
- Y. Zabiri36'
- Y. Zabiri21'
- Y. Zabiri15'
- Kick Off
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1Yassir Zabiri3 - 2
Fer Niño1 - 3Buba Sangaré1
- 1Yassir Zabiri5
- 2Sergio Canales5
- 3Fer Niño3
- 1Buba Sangaré4
- 2Álvaro Mantilla2
- 3Víctor Chust2
- 1Iñigo Vicente1
- 2Tete Morente1
- 3Lucas Cepeda1
- 1Iñigo Vicente6
- 2Andrés Martín3
- 3Germán Valera3
- 1Víctor Chust87
- 2David Affengruber70
- 3Gustavo Puerta53
- 1Andrés Martín4
- 2Facundo Buonanotte2
- 3Tete Morente1
- 1Víctor Chust2
- 2Iñigo Vicente1
- 3Tete Morente1
Racing Santander vs Elche opens the La Liga weekend at El Sardinero on Friday, with the newly-promoted hosts marginally fancied against an Elche side thrashed last time out.
Racing lost narrowly at Getafe while Elche were hammered at home by Barcelona, and the hosts are slight favourites. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy leans towards Racing, whose home advantage tips a close game their way on an emotional night at El Sardinero.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Racing Santander to win and under 2.5 goals | 9/2 | Working off a small pool, Racing have scored twice and conceded three across their opening two matches, a tighter profile than Elche, who have shipped six goals and scored only once in the same span. That defensive collapse supports Racing on the win side, playing at home at El Sardinero. The under 2.5 is the harder half: Elche’s back line has leaked three per game so far, which points towards goals rather than away from them, so this leg leans on Racing controlling a low-tempo home game rather than on any established low-scoring record in the data. |
| Sergio Canales and Ezequiel Ponce over 0.5 shots on target | 1/1 | Both forwards have already hit the target this season. Canales has taken four shots with two on target across 141 minutes, starting both games, averaging one on target per match and clearing the 0.5 line comfortably. Ponce has one shot and one on target, but from just 21 minutes as a substitute over two appearances, so his leg depends on starting or getting meaningful minutes against a Racing defence that has conceded three already. On current rates Canales is the firmer selection; Ponce carries game-time risk given his bench role in the opening two rounds. |
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How Racing de Santander go into the game
Racing were edged 1-0 at Getafe last time out, a respectable showing on the road for the newcomers. El Sardinero will be bouncing as they chase a first win back in La Liga.
Newly promoted, Racing know home form will be central to survival. Making the most of a passionate crowd against a beatable Elche is the aim.
How Elche go into the game
Elche were well beaten 5-0 at home by Barcelona last time out, a chastening afternoon. They travel north needing a response to steady the ship.
Elche have the experience of this level but were blown away last time. A far more disciplined display is required at a hostile El Sardinero.
Racing de Santander vs Elche head-to-head
The sides have no recent competitive meetings on record.
Racing de Santander vs Elche predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Santander to win | 11/10 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home edge on an emotional night. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | A lack of attacking talent. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | A tight, low quality game is likely. |
Racing de Santander vs Elche score prediction
Elche have the greater top-flight pedigree, but they were dreadful last time out and El Sardinero is a daunting trip. Racing should edge an open, emotional contest. Score prediction: Racing Santander 1-0 Elche.
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