Racing Santander vs Alaves prediction, betting tips, lineups and odds. Explore expert match analysis and top bet builder picks for this La Liga showdown.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Match Summary
Competition | Spanish Primera Division |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 13:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | El Sardinero, Santander |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports (UK) |
Newly promoted Racing Santander host the early-season surprise package in Racing Santander vs Alaves, a fixture that pits a struggling home side against a flying visitor.
Racing sit 13th in LaLiga on four points from four matches, and this is their final home league outing before the international break.
Deportivo Alaves arrive unbeaten and second in the table, having collected 10 points from their opening four matches to establish themselves as the revelation of the campaign.
There is history here too. Alaves are undefeated in their last 12 matches against Racing Santander in all competitions, so the hosts face a stubborn record as well as a form side.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Form
Racing have made a messy return to the top flight, picking up just one victory from their last 24 LaLiga outings. Their games have been open, with over 2.5 goals in five of their last six, and they have conceded at least twice in five of those six. Sergio Canales remains the man to watch in the engine room.
Alaves are enjoying a dream start, sitting second and ranked second for form, having won three of their opening four matches and drawn the other. Quique Sanchez Flores' side create plenty from wide areas, and Mariano Diaz has hit form up top, netting in three of his last four LaLiga appearances.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Racing Santander: A. Martin (Injured/out), S. Eriksson (Injured/doubtful)
Alaves: M. Rodriguez (Injured/out), F. Garces (Injured/out)
Racing Santander
Iker Luque is available again after serving his suspension, which is a timely boost. Andres Martin has been ruled out with a knee injury that could sideline him until October, while Simon Eriksson is rated a doubt for this one.
Alaves
Alaves carry two injury concerns into the trip. Mikel Rodriguez and Facundo Garces are both set to miss out, and neither is expected to feature again this year, leaving Quique Sanchez Flores short at the back.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Predicted Lineup
Racing Santander
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Agirrezabala; Mantilla, Ramon, Belocian, Salinas; Martin, Prati; Garcia, Canales, Vicente; Zabiri
Alaves
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Sivera; Otto, Koski, Tenaglia; Perez, Blanco, Alena, Ibanez, Rebbach; Boye, Diaz
Racing Santander vs Alaves Key Stats & Match Facts
Racing Santander have failed to win 23 of their last 24 matches in LaLiga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in five of Racing Santander's last six games in LaLiga.
Racing Santander have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six matches in LaLiga.
Deportivo Alaves are undefeated in their last 12 matches against Racing Santander in all competitions.
There have been 14+ corners in four of Racing Santander's last four matches in LaLiga.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the makings of an open, high-scoring afternoon. The numbers point to a projected 1-1, with Alaves marginally favoured as the visiting side in form, but Racing's leaky recent record and the goals in their games mean we are not expecting a quiet one at El Sardinero. Our Racing Santander vs Alaves prediction leans towards the visitors edging it.
Best Bets
Back Deportivo Alaves to win in the Win Market. Alaves are the projected favourites here, and their price carries genuine value against a Racing side whose LaLiga record stretches to just one victory from their last 24 matches in the division. The visitors have the form and the sharper attacking edge.
Back Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Everything about this fixture screams goals. Five of Racing Santander's last six league games have gone over 2.5, and with the hosts shipping goals freely, the total-goals line looks well worth backing.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Bet Builder
Our four-leg Racing Santander vs Alaves bet builder tips combine over 13.5 total corners, Mariano Diaz to score anytime, Abde Rebbach to be carded and Sergio Canales for over 0.5 shots on target.
The corners leg looks strong: there have been 14+ corners in four of Racing Santander's last four LaLiga matches, so the flag counter should be busy again here.
Mariano Diaz has been in fine touch up front, having found the net in three of his last four LaLiga outings, making the veteran a sensible anytime goalscorer pick on his current form.
Abde Rebbach's disciplinary record speaks for itself: the winger picked up a card in three of his previous four LaLiga appearances, so adding him to the bookings market is well backed by the numbers.
Sergio Canales rounds it off, having registered at least one shot on target in each of his last four LaLiga appearances, keeping the Racing playmaker at the heart of everything his side create.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 62/1 and is as short as 35/1 elsewhere.
Make sure to get the best odds on your Bet Builder with Oddschecker's Exclusive Bet Builder Comparison Tool.
Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Talking Points
There is plenty riding on this beyond the table. Alaves boss Quique Sanchez Flores was named LaLiga Coach of the Month for August after guiding his side through an unbeaten start, and he brings former Racing manager Jose Luis Oltra back to El Sardinero as part of his coaching staff. Racing manager Jose Alberto Lopez, meanwhile, has stressed how important this game is, insisting his players feel strong at home in front of their own supporters. With Racing unable to collect a LaLiga win in 23 of their last 24 attempts and Alaves unbeaten in their last 12 meetings between these clubs in all competitions, the hosts need that home backing more than ever.
Racing Santander vs Alaves Predictions FAQs
When is the Racing Santander vs Alaves Spanish Primera Division game?
The match kicks off on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 13:00 UK time.
Where is Racing Santander vs Alaves being played?
The match is being played at El Sardinero.
Where can I watch Racing Santander vs Alaves?
The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports in the UK.
What competition is Racing Santander vs Alaves in?
The fixture takes place in the Spanish Primera Division.
Disclaimer
Important information: This article may contain links to betting offers or promotions for Racing Santander vs Alaves that were available at the time of publication. These offers may have since expired, changed, or no longer be available.
Oddschecker offers are selected from operators that our football experts work with regularly and have first-hand experience of. If you open an account via one of these links, Oddschecker may earn commission. This helps support our coverage and allows us to continue producing expert analysis and football content across Spanish Primera Division.
Please gamble responsibly. 18+.
