In the upcoming Spain La Liga on 12.09.2026, Racing Santander will battle it out with Alaves. This match is expected to be tightly contested, and our predictions reflect the close matchup. Read our analysis, see how Racing Santander compares to Alaves, and make your betting decisions with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17/2 | 12 |
| 2 | Alaves | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10/3 | 10 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10/3 | 9 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6/5 | 4 |
| 12 | Racing Santander | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7/8 | 4 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7/10 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: Racing Santander vs Alaves
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Alaves | 07.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Alaves | 17.07.2024 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Alaves | 22.07.2023 | 1-2 |
| Segunda División | Alaves | Racing Santander | 21.01.2023 | 3-0 |
| Segunda División | Racing Santander | Alaves | 01.11.2022 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Racing Santander | 05.09.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Racing Santander | Elche | 28.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Getafe | Racing Santander | 23.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Racing Santander | Villarreal | 16.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Alaves | 07.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Sporting Gijon | 07.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wolves | Racing Santander | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Athletic Club | 29.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Osasuna | Racing Santander | 24.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Real Sociedad | Racing Santander | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Alaves | Osasuna | 06.09.2026 | 5-2 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Villarreal | 28.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Alaves | 20.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Getafe | 15.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Alaves | 07.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alaves | Castellón | 31.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Girona | Alaves | 25.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alaves | Eibar | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 23.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Oviedo | Alaves | 17.05.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Racing Santander VS Alaves
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Racing Santander vs Alaves
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Racing Santander vs Alaves
Racing Santander vs Alaves. A newly promoted side against an established La Liga outfit riding early-season confidence. This one has all the ingredients of a classic Friday night clash.
Let's start with what the table tells us. Alaves sit fifth after three games, with seven points and an impressive goal difference of plus four. They've conceded just once. Racing, meanwhile, are eleventh with four points from four games, shipping eight goals already. That's a defensive record that should worry every Santander fan.
Don't be fooled by Racing's attacking numbers though. Seven goals scored looks decent on paper. But those goals have come at a heavy price. They're averaging two conceded per game. For a newly promoted side, that's a dangerous pattern, especially against a team this organized at the back.
Here's what you need to watch for: M. Zabiri. Racing's top scorer has three goals in three La Liga appearances. The man is flying right now and he'll be desperate to make his mark against quality opposition. If Alaves switch off for even a second, he punishes you. That's the threat.
But here's the real insider insight. Alaves have M. Díaz operating at an extraordinary level. Two goals, two assists, and he's doing it in just three matches. He's been involved in nearly everything Alaves create going forward. Stopping Díaz is stopping Alaves. It really is that simple. Racing's defence, which has already looked vulnerable against Rayo and lost to Getafe, will face its toughest test yet trying to contain him.
The head-to-head history is largely built on friendly encounters and Segunda División memories, where Alaves hammered Racing 3-0. Nothing competitive at this level recently. That suits the visitors just fine.
Now, the betting angle. The odds price Racing at 2.40 and Alaves at 2.88, which feels generous for the visitors given their current form. The draw at 3.30 has some appeal considering Racing's ability to score, but I wouldn't chase it. The surprising stat here? Alaves have conceded just one goal all season across three competitive matches. Racing, despite scoring freely, could find this wall very difficult to break down consistently. The "both teams to score" market might be less safe than the goal tally suggests.
My bold prediction: Alaves win 2-1. Díaz gets on the scoresheet. Zabiri grabs one back to make it nervy late on. But Alaves hold firm. Back the away win and consider Díaz as anytime scorer. The value is there.
Vitoria rolls into El Sardinero with momentum, organization, and a player in devastating form. Saturday night football at its most electric. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Canales | Spain | 35 | Midfielder | 176 | 65 |
| Iván Martín | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| G. Guliashvili | Georgia | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 66 |
| Aarón Martín | Spain | 29 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| André Almeida | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 62 |
| Pablo Ramón | Spain | 25 | Defender | 186 | 76 |
| Andrés Martín | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 64 kg |
| Iñigo Vicente | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 69 kg |
| Asier Villalibre | Spain | 28 | Attacker | 184 cm | 86 kg |
| Manu Hernando | Spain | 28 | Defender | 183 cm | 70 kg |
| Álvaro Mantilla | Spain | 26 | Defender | 184 cm | 71 kg |
| Íñigo Sainz-Maza | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 71 kg |
| Julen Agirrezabala | Spain | 25 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 80 |
| Juan Carlos Arana | Spain | 26 | Attacker | 178 cm | 69 kg |
| Facundo González | Uruguay | 23 | Defender | 193 | 78 |
| M. Prati | Italy | 22 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| G. Puerta | Colombia | 23 | Midfielder | 172 | 73 |
| M. Gueye | Senegal | 23 | Midfielder | 188 cm | 75 kg |
| J. Belocian | France | 21 | Defender | 186 | 73 |
| S. Eriksson | Sweden | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carles Aleñá | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| L. Boyé | Argentina | 30 | Attacker | 179 | 81 |
| M. Díaz | Dominican Republic | 33 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| Denis Suárez | Spain | 32 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| C. Benavídez | Uruguay | 28 | Midfielder | 185 | 76 |
| N. Tenaglia | Argentina | 30 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| Jonny | Spain | 32 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| Toni Martínez | Spain | 29 | Attacker | 187 | 83 |
| Guevara | Spain | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Sivera | Spain | 30 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 75 |
| M. Diarra | Mali | 25 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| V. Koski | Finland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Pablo Ibáñez | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| Hugo Novoa | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| Antonio Blanco | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| A. Giménez | Argentina | 25 | Goalkeeper | 195 cm | 82 kg |
| A. Rebbach | Algeria | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 68 |
| Miguel Rodríguez | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 179 | 73 |
| N. Valentini | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 184 | 79 |
| Aitor Mañas | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 185 cm | n/a |
Racing Santander vs Alaves match odds
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