Celta have yet to win, while Racing conceded seven to Barcelona: Celta vs Racing Santander prediction
The seventh-round La Liga clash between Celta and Racing Santander will take place on September 19 at Balaídos. The hosts have collected four points from six matches and sit 16th, while the league newcomers have seven points and occupy 10th place.
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Celta: seven matches without a win this season
Claudio Giráldez’s team began the campaign with four draws and two defeats. In the previous round, Celta drew 1-1 with Málaga before suffering a 0-1 loss to Omonia in the Europa League.
The hosts have still failed to win any of their seven official matches. The injury to Iago Aspas remains an additional setback, although several first-team players are expected to return after the European fixture.
Racing Santander: prolific, but conceding far too many
Back in La Liga, Racing Santander have recorded two wins, one draw and three defeats. The team have already scored 11 goals, but have also conceded 16.
In the previous round, the Santander side conceded seven goals against Barcelona, losing 2-7. Nevertheless, Racing had beaten Alavés 2-1 before that and have already shown that they are capable of regularly creating chances at top-flight level.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Celta have not won any of their seven official matches this season.
- Racing have scored 11 goals and conceded 16 in six La Liga rounds.
- In 71 head-to-head meetings, Racing have won 30 times, while Celta have 24 victories.
There may be no winner again: Celta vs Racing Santander prediction
Celta are dropping points too often and have yet to show the necessary cutting edge in attack. Racing are more adventurous going forward, but their defense also raises serious concerns after conceding seven in Barcelona.
The hosts will have the advantage of playing at home, but the visitors have already proved that they can pick up points against opponents of this level. An even contest with both teams finding the net looks like a highly plausible scenario.
