Racing Santander vs Alaves Prediction

Listen up, because we're looking at a massive mismatch here in La Liga. Alaves is currently sitting pretty in 2nd place, while Racing Santander is struggling down in 13th. You don't just 'happen' to be in the top two of the league without some serious muscle and a clinical edge. Alaves has been on a tear, putting up a 60% win rate over their last 10 games. They’ve shown they can handle the pressure, securing a massive 5-2 demolition of Osasuna and a clinical 3-0 victory over Getafe.

On the other side, Racing Santander is looking like a team that's struggling to find its footing. They've managed a measly 20% win rate lately and haven't managed to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 outings. They're conceding nearly 2 goals per game on average, which is a recipe for disaster against a high-powered offense. While they managed a 3-2 win over Elche in late August, they've struggled to maintain consistency, recently dropping a 3-2 loss to Rayo Vallecano and settling for a 2-2 draw with Villarreal.

The defensive disparity here is the story of the match. Alaves has been incredibly disciplined, conceding just 0.70 goals per game on average. When you pit a team that's locking down the back against a team that can't stop the bleeding, you know who the hunter is. Alaves's away form is also rock solid—they haven't tasted defeat in their last four trips outside their home ground, maintaining a perfect record of wins and draws.

History also favors the visitors. In their head-to-head meetings, Racing Santander has failed to secure a single victory, with Alaves taking two and the rest ending in draws. The most recent meeting saw a 1-1 split, but Alaves's current momentum is far superior. They are disciplined, they are winning, and they are ready to take all three points from this fixture. Don't let the home field advantage fool you; Alaves has the quality and the form to cruise to a victory.

Key Points:

• Alaves is 2nd in the table with 10 points; Racing is 13th with 4 points.

• Alaves boasts a 60% win rate in their last 10 games compared to Racing's 20%.

• Alaves has a stellar defensive record, conceding just 0.70 goals per game.

• Racing Santander has failed to record a single clean sheet in their last 10 matches.

• Alaves is undefeated in their last 4 away fixtures.

Recommended Bet: Away Win