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Racing Santander vs Zaragoza Prediction

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Segunda División

Racing S

€37.30m

10 Jan15:00
2 : 3

Zaragoza

€25.40m

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Racing S vs Zaragoza Prediction Segunda División

Racing Santander vs Zaragoza Prediction: Odds, Form, and Expert Tips

The Racing Santander vs Zaragoza prediction is on every Segunda División fan’s mind as these two storied clubs prepare to meet at El Sardinero on January 10, 2026, with kickoff set for 20:00 GMT. Whether you’re a stats enthusiast, a casual supporter, or just here for the betting tips, this preview will walk you through everything you need to know – with a dash of friendly football banter along the way.

Form Guide and Tactical Overview

Let’s set the stage. Racing Santander, currently sitting pretty at the top of the LaLiga 2 table, have turned El Sardinero into something of a fortress. Their home form is impressive—winning 60% of their last 10 home matches and riding a nine-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Meanwhile, Zaragoza are struggling to find their feet, languishing in 21st place and managing just four wins in their last 24 away league games. It’s fair to say the hosts are the form team here.

  • Racing Santander have scored in 33 consecutive matches, averaging 2.19 goals per home game.
  • Zaragoza average 1.17 goals on their travels, but have a knack for late drama—56% of their goals come after the 75th minute.
  • Both teams have conceded in each of their last six matches, so expect some action at both ends.

Head to Head: Who Has the Edge?

When it comes to head to head stats, Zaragoza actually hold the historical advantage, with 19 wins to Racing’s 11 in 44 meetings. However, recent history tells a different story. In their last five encounters, both sides have two wins and a draw, but Racing Santander have won both home and away in the last season—most recently a 2-0 victory at El Sardinero.

  • Most common scoreline: Zaragoza winning 2-0.
  • Last five meetings: 2 wins each, 1 draw.
  • Last H2H at El Sardinero: Racing Santander 2-0 Zaragoza.

Key Players and Disciplinary News

Discipline could play a part, with Racing’s Alvaro Mantilla Perez sitting on nine yellow cards and Zaragoza’s Esteban Maximiliano Andrada not far behind with six. Both teams will need to keep their cool, especially if the match gets tense late on. Injury news is still under wraps, but expect updates closer to kickoff.

Statistical Nuggets and Tactical Trends

Racing Santander’s matches at home are rarely dull—80% of them recently have gone over 2.5 goals. Zaragoza, for their part, have shown a tendency to come alive in the dying minutes, so don’t count them out if they’re behind after an hour. The home side are expected to dominate possession (projected 60%) and rack up more shots (14 vs 9), but Zaragoza’s counter-attacking ability could make things interesting.

  • Predicted corners: Racing 4, Zaragoza 3.
  • Yellow cards: Racing 2, Zaragoza 3.

Racing Santander vs Zaragoza Prediction and Betting Tips

Now for the part you’ve been waiting for: the Racing Santander vs Zaragoza prediction from the NerdyTips team. Our AI-powered analysis and the latest betting odds point strongly toward a home win, and here’s why:

  1. Home Win (1) – Odds: 1.752, Confidence: 8.3/10. Racing’s home dominance and Zaragoza’s away struggles make this the standout pick.
  2. Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.752, Trust Level: 1.4. With both teams regularly involved in high-scoring games and leaky defences, goals are on the menu.
  3. Final Score Prediction: 2-1 to Racing Santander. Expect the home team to take an early lead (projected 1-0 at halftime) and Zaragoza to push late, but ultimately fall short.

A few more numbers to back it up:

  • Market value: Racing Santander €37.30m, Zaragoza €25.40m.
  • Shots on target: Racing 6, Zaragoza 2.
  • Both teams likely to score, but Racing’s firepower should see them through.

Final Thoughts: Will Racing Keep Rolling?

All signs point to another strong home performance for Racing Santander. The odds, recent form, and head to head momentum are all in their favour. Zaragoza’s late-game heroics might keep things interesting, but unless they can shore up their defence and find some away-day magic, the smart money is on Racing. For punters and fans alike, the best betting tip is a home win—and keep an eye on the over 2.5 goals market for some extra excitement.

That wraps up our Racing Santander vs Zaragoza prediction. Whether you’re watching for the drama, the tactics, or just to see if your bet lands, this is one Segunda División fixture you won’t want to miss!

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Racing S vs Zaragoza

1 -133

Racing S is expected to win with odds of -133
8/10

1x2 Tip

1 -133

Racing S is expected to win with odds of -133
8/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -125

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match
1/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -133

Both teams are expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&O1.5 -213

Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
3/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

1:0

Correct Score

2:1

Stats Predictions

1.24
xG
1.11
60%
Ball Possession
40%
14
Total Shots
9
6
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shots Off Goal
4
4
Corners
3
2
Yellow Cards
3

Average / Match

1.04
Expected Goals
1.31
3.1
Total Goals
2.6
1.9
Goals Scored
1.1
1.2
Goals Against
1.5
51%
Possession
52%
12
Total Shots
11.7
5.1
Shots on Goal
3.6
4.5
Shots off Goal
5.5
12.5
Fouls
14.5
4.1
Corners
4.5
1.8
Offsides
1.7
2.6
Yellow Cards
3.3
398
Total Passes
423

Overview Last 10 Matches

5
Wins
3
10
Over 1.5 Goals
8
6
Over 2.5 Goals
5
4
Over 3.5 Goals
2
8
Both Teams Scored
7
0
Unexpected Wins
1
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Racing Santander
5 - 3 - 4
Zaragoza
Racing Santander Racing S 29-Mar-25
2:0
Zaragoza Zaragoza
Zaragoza Zaragoza 05-Oct-24
2:3
Racing S Racing Santander
Racing Santander Racing S 26-May-24
0:2
Zaragoza Zaragoza
Zaragoza Zaragoza 15-Sep-23
1:1
Racing S Racing Santander
Zaragoza Zaragoza 15-Apr-23
4:1
Racing S Racing Santander
Racing Santander Racing S 12-Oct-22
1:0
Zaragoza Zaragoza
Racing Santander Racing S 29-Feb-20
2:2
Zaragoza Zaragoza
Zaragoza Zaragoza 14-Dec-19
2:0
Racing S Racing Santander
Zaragoza Zaragoza 05-May-12
2:1
Racing S Racing Santander

Profile time Recent Matches of Racing S

18 Jan Racing S Racing S.
-
Las Palmas. Las Palmas
15 JanL Racing S Racing S.
0:2
Barcelona. Barcelona
10 JanL Racing S Racing S.
2:3
Zaragoza. Zaragoza
03 JanD Valladolid Valladolid.
1:1
Racing S. Racing S
20 DecD Huesca Huesca.
1:1
Racing S. Racing S
17 DecW Racing S Racing S.
2:1
Villarreal. Villarreal
13 DecD Racing S Racing S.
1:1
Leganes. Leganes
07 DecW Cadiz CF Cadiz CF.
2:3
Racing S. Racing S
04 DecW Ponferradina Ponferradina.
1:2
Racing S. Racing S
30 NovW Racing S Racing S.
4:0
Eibar. Eibar

Profile time Recent Matches of Zaragoza

17 JanZaragoza Zaragoza.
-
Real II.Real II
10 JanWRacing S Racing S.
2:3
Zaragoza.Zaragoza
04 JanLZaragoza Zaragoza.
1:2
Las Palmas.Las Palmas
21 DecDBurgos CF Burgos CF.
1:1
Zaragoza.Zaragoza
13 DecLZaragoza Zaragoza.
1:2
Cadiz CF.Cadiz CF
08 DecDMalaga Malaga.
1:1
Zaragoza.Zaragoza
04 DecLZaragoza Zaragoza.
0:1
Burgos CF.Burgos CF
30 NovWZaragoza Zaragoza.
3:2
Leganes.Leganes
22 NovWEibar Eibar.
1:2
Zaragoza.Zaragoza
16 NovWZaragoza Zaragoza.
1:0
Huesca.Huesca

Spain - Segunda División Spain - Segunda División

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Racing Santander Racing Santand21
45-31
38
2 Las Palmas Las Palmas21
26-13
38
3 Almeria Almeria21
40-30
36
4 Castellón Castellón21
34-25
35
5 Deportivo La Coruna Deportivo La C21
35-24
34
6 Cadiz Cadiz21
25-23
34
7 Malaga Malaga21
31-26
32
8 Burgos Burgos21
25-20
32
9 Cordoba Cordoba21
27-24
32
10 AD Ceuta FC AD Ceuta FC21
25-26
32
11 Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon21
26-29
30
12 Leganes Leganes21
23-21
26
13 Valladolid Valladolid21
21-23
25
14 FC Andorra FC Andorra21
23-29
25
15 Cultural Leonesa Cultural Leone21
22-30
25
16 Eibar Eibar21
23-26
24
17 Albacete Albacete21
26-34
24
18 Real Sociedad II Real Sociedad 21
28-30
23
19 Huesca Huesca21
20-30
23
20 Granada CF Granada CF21
23-27
22
21 Zaragoza Zaragoza21
20-34
20
22 Mirandes Mirandes21
22-35
17
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