Racing Santander vs Valencia: Prediction, facts, betting tips and head-to-head – October 11, 2026
The eighth-round match between Racing Santander and Valencia will take place on Sunday, October 11, kicking off at 21:00 CET. I have a betting tip for this game.
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Racing Santander vs Valencia: Match preview
Racing have managed to return to Spain’s top flight. Last season, the team finished first in the Segunda División, collecting 82 points from 42 matches and finishing five points ahead of the runners-up. The team have made a fairly mediocre start to the new season, which is hardly surprising. They began with a draw and a defeat, then beat Elche in the third round and Alavés in the fifth. However, they lost their other matches. The team currently have seven points after seven rounds and sit 16th in the table. They will clearly be involved in a battle for survival in La Liga.
Last season, Valencia finished ninth in the league and delivered a decent campaign. However, the current season has not gone nearly as well or as consistently. Los Che have played seven matches so far this campaign and have managed just one win, beating Alavés 1-0. Their results in the other matches have been far less encouraging. They have drawn once and lost all their remaining games. As a result, the team currently sit bottom of the table with four points after seven rounds. They are just one point behind 17th place, so the fight for survival in La Liga continues.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Racing have lost three of their last four matches.
- Valencia have won just one match this season.
- Racing have the worst defensive record in La Liga, having conceded 21 goals.
- Valencia have the weakest attack in La Liga, with just four goals scored.
- In their most recent head-to-head meeting, Racing and Alavés played out a 2-2 draw.
Predicted line-ups
- Racing Santander: Agirrezabala; Mantilla, Belocian, Ramon, Salinas; Prati, Martin; Canales, Vicente; Garcia, Zabiri
- Valencia: Dimitrievski; Maffeo, Tarrega, Haas, Gaya; Pepelu, Mayol, Rodriguez; Guerra; Duro, Sato
Prediction
Racing and Valencia are both languishing near the bottom of the table, and they will clearly be looking to win in order to climb out of the relegation zone, especially Valencia. My betting tip is for both teams to score.
