Malaga vs Racing Santander prediction, probable lineups, best bets and odds. Get betting tips, bet builder angle and standout odds for this LaLiga clash.
Malaga vs Racing Santander Match Summary
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
Match Time | 13:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | La Rosaleda |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports |
Two promoted sides meet at La Rosaleda as Malaga host Racing Santander in LaLiga, and this has the look of a messy, open scrap between two struggling teams.
Malaga prop up the table on five points and are still waiting for a first league win of the season under Juan Francisco Funes.
Racing Santander sit 16th, but there is little comfort in that. They were beaten 3-0 at home by Real Madrid last time out and their defence keeps shipping goals.
Racing have the hosts' number in this fixture. They are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Malaga in all competitions, so Malaga have a hoodoo to shift as well as a winless run.
Malaga vs Racing Santander Form
Malaga have failed to win their last 15 matches in LaLiga, and the latest outing brought another defeat, 2-1 at Real Betis. The one man in form is Adrián Niño, who got their goal that day and is carrying the goal threat for a side that has struggled to turn possession into points.
Racing Santander have won just one of their last five league outings and were well beaten by Real Madrid last time out. Their games are rarely dull, with over 2.5 goals in 8 of Racing's last 9 games in LaLiga. Sergio Canales and Iñigo Vicente are near-permanent starters behind Yassir Zabiri, and individual skill is where this side's threat comes from.
Malaga vs Racing Santander Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Malaga: Julen Lobete (Injured/out), Aaron Ochoa (Injured/out), Pablo Martínez (Injured/doubtful), Juan Cruz (Injured/doubtful)
Racing Santander: Álvaro Mantilla (Injured/out), Andrés Martín (Injured/out)
Malaga
On the Malaga vs Racing Santander lineups front, the hosts are without Julen Lobete, out until April with an ACL injury, and Aaron Ochoa, who has a torn meniscus and is not expected back until January. Pablo Martínez (plantar fasciitis) and Juan Cruz (hamstring) are doubts, but Joaquin Munoz is available again after a soleus injury. Carlos Puga has trained apart from the group this week yet is expected to be fit, and he features on the right of a probable 3-4-2-1.
Racing Santander
Álvaro Mantilla is out until June after rupturing his ACL, and Andrés Martín's hamstring injury keeps him out until late November. Jorge Salinas returns to the squad after serving his suspension, while Maguette Gueye has been carrying a minor knock but is available. Racing's probable shape is a 4-2-3-1, with Salinas straight back in at left-back.
Malaga vs Racing Santander Predicted Lineup
Malaga
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Alfonso Herrero; Rafita, Ángel Recio, Einar Galilea; Adam Aznou, Ramón Enríquez, Carlos Dotor, Carlos Puga; Dani Lorenzo, David Larrubia; Adrián Niño
Racing Santander
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Julen Agirrezabala; Pablo Ramón, Pedro Felipe, Jeanuël Belocian, Jorge Salinas; Matteo Prati, Iván Martín; Iker Luque, Sergio Canales, Iñigo Vicente; Yassir Zabiri
Malaga vs Racing Santander Key Stats & Match Facts
Adrián Niño has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances (LaLiga).
There have been 29+ shots taken in 4 of Racing Santander's last 4 matches (LaLiga).
There have been 10+ shots on target in 7 of Racing Santander's last 9 matches (LaLiga).
There have been 11+ shots on target in 4 of Malaga's last 5 matches (LaLiga).
Pablo Ramón has been carded in 3 of his last 5 appearances (LaLiga).
Malaga vs Racing Santander Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Malaga to edge a tight, open game with both sides scoring. The Malaga vs Racing Santander betting odds make the hosts narrow favourites at 11/8 with Unibet, which says plenty about how little faith there is in Racing's back line. The projection of 3.2 total goals backs the view that neither defence holds firm, and a home side desperate for a first win should find the net against opponents who leak goals so readily.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Racing Santander have gone over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 league games. The projection sits comfortably beyond the line and this rates as one of the standout value angles on the fixture. The lone note of caution is that Malaga have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Racing in all competitions, but neither of these defences looks capable of keeping things that quiet.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Malaga and Racing are both projected to score at La Rosaleda. Malaga are projected 1.65 goals with Niño in form, and Racing are barely behind on 1.54, which fits neatly with the totals pick. That makes goals at both ends the cleanest of our Malaga vs Racing Santander best bets, especially against a Malaga side that is vulnerable at set pieces and on the counter.
Malaga vs Racing Santander Bet Builder
Our Malaga vs Racing Santander bet builder tips back Niño to score, Salinas to be carded, Racing to score twice and Racing to collect over 2.5 cards, at 18/1 with Bet365.
Adrián Niño to score anytime. He has scored in 4 of his last 4 LaLiga appearances, including the goal at Real Betis, and leads the line again here.
Jorge Salinas to be shown a card. He has been carded in 3 of his last 3 LaLiga appearances and comes straight back from suspension to face a Malaga side who love attacking down the right.
Over 1.5 Racing Santander goals. There have been 12+ shots on target in 6 of Racing's last 9 LaLiga matches, and they are projected 1.54 goals at La Rosaleda.
Over 2.5 Racing Santander cards. Racing have picked up 2+ cards in every one of their last 10 LaLiga matches, and an aggressive style keeps referees busy. This exact leg has a hit rate of 4 from the last 5.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 29/2 elsewhere.
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Malaga vs Racing Santander Talking Points
Racing's defence is the story behind our Malaga vs Racing Santander prediction. Five of Racing's last six matches in LaLiga have seen them concede at least 2 goals, and they are poor at defending attacks down the wings. That plays straight into Malaga's preferred route of attacking down the right, where Carlos Puga is expected to be fit. For a home side who arrived off a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis and still have no league win to their name, this is about as inviting an opponent as they will find.
Malaga vs Racing Santander Predictions FAQs
When is the Malaga vs Racing Santander kick-off?
The match kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 13:00 UK time.
Where is Malaga vs Racing Santander being played?
The match is being played at La Rosaleda.
Where can I watch Malaga vs Racing Santander on TV?
Premier Sports is the channel listed for this match.
What competition is Malaga vs Racing Santander in?
Malaga vs Racing Santander is a LaLiga match.
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