Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander prediction, lineups, betting odds, and top picks. Discover key Same Game Parlay insights ahead of this LaLiga game.
Grayson Parker - September 19, 2026, 8:42 AM EDT
6 minutesCelta Vigo vs Racing Santander Game Preview
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 19, 2026 |
Game Time | 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Vigo, Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
A struggling Celta Vigo host newly promoted Racing Santander at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos on Saturday, with the home side still chasing their first LaLiga win of the season.
Celta have drawn four and lost two of their opening six league games, and their build-up was soured by a 1-0 defeat away to Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League.
Racing Santander are back in the top flight after winning promotion as Segunda División champions, and they arrive as one of the surprises of the early standings.
Celta Vigo are undefeated in their last 6 games against Racing Santander in all competitions, giving the hosts a clear edge in this matchup on paper.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Recent Results
Celta Vigo have drawn their last 3 LaLiga games and are still winless domestically, sitting 18th in the standings. Scoring has been tight throughout, with under 2.5 goals recorded in 7 of their last 8 league outings. A 1-0 loss to Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League added to the frustration, and the hosts remain without top scorer Iago Aspas.
Racing Santander have failed to win 24 of their last 26 LaLiga outings, yet they arrive scoring freely. Over 2.5 goals have been recorded across 7 of their last 8 league games, and Yassir Zabiri has been the focal point up front, netting in 3 of his previous 4 appearances while also getting carded in each of his last 3.
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
The hosts have some real problems up top. Iago Aspas is out until mid-October with injury, while Andres Antañón is also sidelined, though he should return sooner. That leaves Ferran Jutglà to lead the line, with Williot Swedberg and Hugo González supporting from the attacking midfield.
Racing Santander
Racing are without the injured Andres Martín, and both Pedro Felipe and Simon Eriksson are doubtful. On the plus side, Andre Almeida is available again after suspension. Sergio Canales pulls the strings in midfield, while Yassir Zabiri carries the goal threat up front.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Predicted Lineup
Celta Vigo
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Radu; Cáceres, Lago, Alonso; Galán, Moriba, Febas, Rueda; H. González, Swedberg; Jutglà
Racing Santander
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Agirrezabala; Salinas, Ramón, Belocian, Mantilla; Martín, Prati; Vicente, Canales, García; Zabiri
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Key Stats & Game Facts
- Sergio Canales has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 10 games vs Celta Vigo (LaLiga).
- Racing Santander are undefeated in their last 6 away games against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
- There have been 12+ shots on target in 4 of Racing Santander's last 4 games (LaLiga).
- There have been 14+ corners in 5 of Racing Santander's last 6 games (LaLiga).
- Marcos Alonso has been carded in 3 of his last 4 games (LaLiga).
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction leans toward the hosts finally getting off the mark. Celta Vigo are favored on the moneyline and the projection points to a 2-1 home win. The home side have been stubborn defensively, and even without Aspas their edge in this matchup should be enough to see off a leaky Racing Santander backline.
Best Picks
Back Both Teams To Score - No in Saturday's clash at Balaídos. This pick sits in the Both Teams To Score market. The projected probability on Both Teams To Score lands under 50%, and with Celta missing talisman Iago Aspas and grinding out tight, low-scoring outings of late, keeping one side off the board looks live.
Back Under 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. This sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Seven of Celta Vigo's last eight LaLiga games have come in under the 2.5-goal mark, and the projection assigns a 52.67% probability to the under, pointing toward another low-scoring affair at Balaídos.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Same Game Parlay
Our four-leg Same Game Parlay leans into the away side's chaos: Yassir Zabiri to be shown a card, Zabiri anytime goalscorer, Over 1.5 total away goals and Over 12.5 total corners.
Zabiri to be carded is the anchor. He picked up a card in each of his last 3 LaLiga appearances, so the discipline market points squarely his way in a physical matchup.
Zabiri anytime goalscorer follows the same logic on the front foot. The forward has hit the net across 3 of his last 4 LaLiga outings and leads a Racing attack that keeps finding the net.
Over 1.5 total away goals fits the trend nicely. Racing Santander have scored 2+ goals in each of their last 4 LaLiga games, so backing them to hit the road running makes sense.
Over 12.5 total corners rounds it out. Corners have topped 14 in 5 of Racing Santander's last 6 LaLiga games, pointing to another set-piece-heavy contest at Balaídos.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +6500 and is as short as +5000 elsewhere. Shop the two prices and you are looking at a $150 swing on a $10 stake from the top to the bottom of the market.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Talking Points
The pressure is squarely on Celta Vigo, who have extended their winless start to seven games across all competitions. The hosts have kept things tight, with the under landing in 7 of their previous 8 league outings, but the missing Iago Aspas has blunted their attack. Racing Santander, meanwhile, come in needing defensive stabilization after shipping seven in a 7-2 defeat away to Barcelona. That said, their attack has been humming. Zabiri and company have scored at least twice in each of their last 4 LaLiga contests, so something has to give in this matchup. For viewers in the United States, the game is set for live broadcast on ESPN Deportes, with streaming via Fubo and ESPN+.
Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander Predictions FAQs
When is the Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander game?
The game kicks off on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT.
Where is Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander being played?
The game will be played at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos.
What is the team news for Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander?
Celta Vigo will be without the injured Iago Aspas and Andres Antanon. Racing Santander are missing Andres Martin due to injury, while Pedro Felipe and Simon Eriksson are listed as doubtful.
What is the score prediction for Celta Vigo vs Racing Santander?
The preview model projects a 2-1 win for Celta Vigo as they pursue their first Spanish Primera Division victory of the season.
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