Racing Santander & Alaves Prediction

As Racing Santander prepares to host Alaves at the Estadio El Sardinero, both teams are eager to build on their recent performances in La Liga. Racing Santander, currently sitting at 10th in the league, has shown resilience, especially in their attacking prowess, but faces a formidable opponent in Alaves, who are 4th on the table and have been enjoying a string of impressive results.

Racing Santander comes into this fixture with a mixed bag of results. Their recent home win against Sporting Gijon by 4-1 highlighted their offensive capabilities, averaging two goals per game in their last five matches. However, their defense has been less robust, conceding an average of 1.4 goals. Their home form has seen them win twice, draw once, and lose twice, underlining some inconsistencies. Fortunately for Racing, there are no injury or suspension concerns, allowing them to field their best squad against Alaves.

On the other hand, Alaves have been a force to reckon with, maintaining a solid form both home and away. With an average of 1.8 goals scored in their last five matches and a commendable defensive record of just 0.4 goals conceded, Alaves have demonstrated both efficiency in attack and solidity at the back. Their away record, with two wins and a draw, further emphasizes their capability to perform on the road. Like Racing, Alaves are free from injuries and suspensions, providing them with a full-strength squad to continue their strong run.

The previous encounters between these two teams have seen Alaves dominate, winning four of their last five meetings, with the most recent ending in a 1-1 draw. Given both teams' current form and historical results, a close contest is expected. The prediction for this clash suggests a competitive match, with both teams likely to find the net. A key betting market to consider would be "All: Both Teams to Score: Yes", supported by Racing Santander's attacking form and Alaves' consistent scoring record.