Racing Santander vs Valencia Prediction

Racing Santander host Valencia on 11 October 2026 at 22:00 in La Liga round 8. The pick is Racing Santander 3-1 Valencia. Racing have won three of their last ten matches at home and remain unbeaten across their last six at Estadio El Sardinero, averaging 1.60 goals conceded per game over that stretch. Valencia arrive in freefall, losing five of their last six league matches and scoring just 0.60 goals per game in away fixtures this season. Sergio Canales is pushing for a Racing start after injury, while Valencia have Umar Sadiq and Mouctar Diakhaby sidelined. Javier Aguirre's recent appointment as Valencia boss has not yet steadied the ship.

Form and H2H

Racing have taken 1.83 points per game at home over their last six matches and averaged 2.00 goals per game in that run. Valencia have conceded 1.70 goals per game in away matches this season and failed to score in 60% of their recent fixtures. Head-to-head records between these sides date back to 2010, with Valencia winning 1-0 at home in September 2010, followed by a 1-1 draw at Racing in January 2011, a 4-3 Valencia victory in August 2011, and a 2-2 draw at Racing in January 2012. Racing's home record against top-flight opposition shows a -5.64 profit trend on match winner bets, while Valencia's away record carries a -2.24 trend on wins.

Best Bet

Racing Santander to win at 2.42 with 1xBet. Racing have turned their home ground into a fortress this season and face a Valencia side that has lost five of six and struggles to score on the road. The 3-1 correct score reflects Racing's recent output at home and Valencia's defensive fragility away from Mestalla.

Odds to Watch

The draw is available at 3.72 with 1xBet, though Valencia's away form makes this unlikely. Valencia to win sits at 3.00 with 1xBet and should be avoided given their current trajectory. Over 2.5 goals is the secondary play, as Racing average 2.00 goals at home and Valencia have conceded consistently in recent weeks.