Racing Santander vs Mirandés prediction for the match on June 8, 2025
On June 8, El Sardinero will host the first leg of the playoff semifinals for a spot in La Liga, where Racing Santander faces Mirandés. For this clash, I’m offering a bet focusing on goals, cards, or the winner.
Racing Santander
The club may not have the brightest history, but it’s certainly a respectable one. Not long ago, they managed to break free from a prolonged slump: after being relegated from La Liga in 2012, they quickly found themselves all the way down in the third division, spending a significant part of recent years there. On the flip side, after returning in 2022, they narrowly missed out on sixth place last spring, edged by Oviedo only on tiebreakers.
This year, they’ve stepped up even further. There was a real chance to secure automatic promotion to La Liga, at least by finishing second. However, a poor run at the end of the season meant they finished with 71 points and landed in fifth place.
Mirandés
The team was founded nearly a century ago, but only in 2012 did they make their debut in the Segunda División. After a few years, they were relegated, but quickly bounced back. Since then, they've managed to stay up, even if their results were modest. Just last year, they finished as low as eighteenth.
This season, though, has been a strong one. Not only did the club improve, but they finished in the playoff zone. They even seemed to have their sights set on direct promotion, winning most of their matches since late April—only drawing 0-0 at home against Almería. Ultimately, they finished just below Elche in fourth place, only two points behind—75 to 77.
Match facts
- Racing Santander have won one of their last five matches
- On average, Racing scores 1.55 goals and concedes 1.21 per game
- Mirandés have won five of their last six encounters
Head-to-head
In 2023-2024, Santander went unbeaten in three straight meetings. But in the new campaign, Mirandés have won both head-to-head clashes.
Racing Santander vs Mirandés prediction
Bookmakers are backing the home advantage and, therefore, Racing’s prospects. However, their opponents have enjoyed a solid season and are in great form. I’m backing Mirandés not to lose on the road (odds – 1.82).
