Barcelona have won every match this season and are counting on their potent attack again: prediction for Barcelona vs Racing Santander
The La Liga sixth-round clash between Barcelona and Racing Santander will take place on September 16 at Camp Nou. The Catalans have collected a maximum 15 points and sit top of the table, while Racing, back in the top flight, have seven points after five rounds.
Barcelona: a perfect start and prolific attack
Hansi Flick's team have won all five of their league matches and scored 21 goals in the process. The Catalans have also made a strong start to their Champions League campaign, thrashing Feyenoord 5-1. At the weekend, they had no trouble in their away game against Levante, winning 4-2.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have been particularly impressive, with both players already scoring six goals in La Liga. On home soil, Barcelona should once again attack in numbers and keep the opposition defense under constant pressure.
Racing Santander: fearless football after returning to the top flight
José Alberto López's team have adapted well to the demands of La Liga, collecting seven points from their first five matches. Racing have already scored nine goals, but have conceded just as many, pointing to a fairly open style of play. In the last round, they beat Alavés 2-1 at home.
However, the team have lost both of their away league matches. That is especially concerning ahead of the trip to Camp Nou, although Yasser Zabiri's good form gives the visitors a chance to threaten going forward.
Match facts and head-to-head meetings
- Barcelona have won all five of their opening La Liga matches and scored 21 goals.
- Barcelona are conceding an average of 0.8 goals per match this season, while in eight of their last 10 home La Liga games, their opponents scored no more than once.
- Racing average 1.8 goals per game, and four of their five matches have gone over 2.5 goals.
- The Catalans have won their last eight official meetings with Racing.
- Racing have lost both of their away matches in the current league campaign.
The hosts' attacking class should decide the outcome: prediction for Barcelona vs Racing Santander
Racing have already shown that they can create chances even at La Liga level, so a goal from the visitors should not be completely ruled out. However, against the current Barcelona side, defensive weaknesses could be exposed more than ever.
Flick's team are in excellent rhythm and are regularly scoring several goals per game. If they maintain their current form, the hosts should comfortably claim another three points.
