Get the latest Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander prediction with betting tips, odds, lineups and analysis ahead of this Spanish Primera Division showdown.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Match Summary
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Match Time | 17:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Vigo, Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
Celta Vigo host Racing Santander at Balaídos still chasing their first LaLiga win of the season. Our Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander prediction leans towards the hosts in a cagey afternoon in Vigo.
Celta arrive off a 1-0 defeat away to Omonia Nicosia in their Europa League opener, and remain winless in the league after drawing their last three matches.
Racing come in bruised, thumped 7-2 away at Barcelona last time out, yet they have found the net regularly and sit above their hosts in the table.
Celta Vigo are undefeated in their last six matches against Racing Santander in all competitions, so history favours the home side heading into this fixture.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Form
Celta Vigo have drawn their last three LaLiga matches and are still hunting a first win, sitting 18th in the table. Their games have been tight, with under 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight league outings. They also opened Europe with a 1-0 loss at Omonia Nicosia, so goals remain the issue for Ferran Jutglà and company up front.
Racing Santander are far more direct going forward, scoring at least two goals in six of their last seven LaLiga matches, with over 2.5 goals landing in seven of their last eight. However, they have failed to win 24 of their last 26 league games and were hammered 7-2 at Barcelona, so their stubborn issues sit firmly at the back. Yassir Zabiri has scored in three of his last four outings.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Celta Vigo: Iago Aspas (Injured/out), Andres Antañón (Injured/out)
Racing Santander: Andres Martín (Injured/out), Pedro Felipe (Injured/doubtful), Simon Eriksson (Injured/doubtful)
Celta Vigo
Celta are without two key men, with captain Iago Aspas out until mid-October and Andres Antañón also sidelined, though he should return sooner. Losing Aspas is a real blow for a side already struggling in front of goal, leaving Ferran Jutglà to lead the line with Williot Swedberg in support.
Racing Santander
Racing are missing Andres Martín through injury, while Simon Eriksson and Pedro Felipe are both doubts. Andre Almeida is available again following suspension. Sergio Canales pulls the strings in the engine room, with Yassir Zabiri leading the line for the visitors.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Predicted Lineup
Celta Vigo
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Radu; Cáceres, Lago, Alonso; Galán, Moriba, Febas, Rueda; González, Swedberg; Jutglà
Racing Santander
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Agirrezabala; Salinas, Ramón, Belocian, Mantilla; Martín, Prati; Vicente, Canales, García; Zabiri
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Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Key Stats & Match Facts
Celta Vigo have drawn their last three matches in LaLiga.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in seven of Celta Vigo's last eight games in LaLiga.
Racing Santander have failed to win 24 of their last 26 matches in LaLiga.
Racing Santander have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven matches in LaLiga.
Celta Vigo are undefeated in their last six matches against Racing Santander in all competitions.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The hosts are favoured here, with Celta Vigo expected to edge a low-scoring affair. A projected 2-1 home win points to Celta finally getting their season going, with Racing's leaky defence unlikely to keep them out on their travels. Celta Vigo can be backed at 81/100 with 10Bet in the Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander betting odds.
Best Bets
Back 'No' in the Both Teams To Score market at Balaídos. With captain and chief creator Iago Aspas missing, Celta remain short of a cutting edge, and Racing have historically found goals hard to come by on the road in LaLiga. That points towards one side drawing a blank here.
Back Under 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Under 2.5 goals has landed in seven of Celta's last eight LaLiga matches, and with this shaping up as a tight, cagey affair, this is one of the standout Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander best bets for the afternoon.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Bet Builder
Our Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander bet builder tips lean on Racing's attacking output and Yassir Zabiri, combining a card, an anytime goal, over 1.5 away goals and over 12.5 corners.
Zabiri to be shown a card looks fair value, given he has been carded in three of his last three LaLiga appearances, so referees are watching him closely.
Zabiri as anytime goalscorer stacks up too, with the forward having scored in three of his last four LaLiga outings for the visitors.
Over 1.5 away goals fits Racing's form nicely, as they have scored 2+ goals in each of their last four LaLiga matches heading into this one.
Over 12.5 total corners rounds it off, with 14+ corners recorded in five of Racing Santander's last six LaLiga matches.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 65/1 and is as short as 50/1 elsewhere.
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Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Talking Points
Both sides arrive licking their wounds. Racing were battered 7-2 away at Barcelona, with Raphinha helping himself to a hat-trick, laying bare the defensive frailties that have seen them fail to win 24 of their last 26 LaLiga games. Celta, meanwhile, opened their Europa League campaign with a 1-0 defeat at Omonia Nicosia and are still without a league win. The visitors will carry a goal threat through Sergio Canales and Yassir Zabiri, but keeping them out at the other end is the real question. Celta's unbeaten run of six against Racing in all competitions is the kind of record that matters when confidence is low.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Predictions FAQs
When is the Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Spanish Primera Division game?
The match kicks off at 17:30 UK time on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Where is Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo.
What competition is Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander in?
The match is part of LaLiga.
Who are the favourites in the Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander betting odds?
Celta Vigo are the favourites, available at 81/100 with 10Bet.
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