Real have won five matches in a row: Racing vs Real Madrid prediction
On November 1, Racing will host Real Madrid at El Sardinero in the 11th round of the Spanish La Liga. The hosts sit 13th in the standings and head into the clash on the back of two straight wins, while the Madrid side are third, three points behind leaders Barcelona. José Mourinho's team will be looking to extend their impressive run and strengthen their position in the title race.
Racing: two straight wins and a dangerous goalscorer
Racing's return to the top flight after winning the Segunda has been relatively successful. After 10 rounds, José Alberto López's side have collected 11 points, recording three wins, two draws and five defeats. Following heavy losses to Barcelona (2-7) and Celta (0-5), the Santander-based club have gradually stabilized their results. In the last round, Racing beat Espanyol (2-1), before defeating Ribadesella (2-0) in the Copa del Rey.
The hosts' main attacking hope is 21-year-old Yassir Zabiri, who has scored eight goals in 10 La Liga matches. His goalscoring form allows Racing to create dangerous chances even against strong opponents. However, the team have also been hit by injuries and suspensions: defender Jorge Salinas will miss the game through an accumulation of yellow cards, while Simon Eriksson is still recovering from a shoulder injury. Defending against one of the league's most prolific teams will be a serious test for the hosts.
Real Madrid: five straight wins and a return to the title race
Real have hit top form after their 2-1 defeat to Atlético before the international break. Mourinho's team have won their next five matches in all competitions, beating Villarreal (1-0), Roma (4-3), Sevilla (4-1), RB Leipzig (4-1) and Barcelona (2-1) in succession. The El Clásico victory was especially important: Kylian Mbappé's brace allowed Madrid to cut Barcelona's lead to three points. After 10 rounds, Real have eight wins and two defeats.
Despite their strong results, the visitors head into the match with several squad concerns. Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy and Raúl Asencio are injured, while Vinícius Júnior is suspended. At the same time, Federico Valverde and Thibaut Courtois could return to the squad after recovering from health issues. Mbappé will once again play a key role in attack, with Jude Bellingham set to support him. Madrid also have a commanding head-to-head record, winning nine of their last 10 matches against Racing.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Racing have won their last two matches in all competitions by an aggregate score of 4-1
- Real have won five matches in a row in all competitions
- Madrid have won nine of their last 10 meetings with Racing
Will Madrid's winning streak continue: Racing vs Real Madrid prediction
Racing are gradually adapting to the demands of La Liga and can cause problems for opponents thanks to Zabiri's goalscoring ability. However, the heavy defeats to Barcelona and Celta showed how vulnerable the hosts' defense can be against teams with a potent attack.
Real are in excellent form and head into the clash on the back of a crucial El Clásico victory. Even without Vinícius and Rodrygo, Madrid have enough attacking firepower to create regular scoring opportunities. We expect the hosts to get on the scoresheet, but the visitors' superior quality and current form should prove decisive.
