Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Rayo Vallecano take on Racing Santander in the La Liga on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Estadio de Vallecas. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Rayo Vallecano sit 14th in the La Liga on 8 points from 7 games, while Racing Santander are 16th on 8 points.

Final result: Rayo Vallecano 3–2 Racing Santander. Rayo Vallecano won the match.

Rayo Vallecano come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 games (WLWDD), scoring in every game.

Racing Santander come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games (LWLDL), scoring in 3 of them.

In their last 6 meetings, Rayo Vallecano have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 0 against Racing Santander. These fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Defensively, Rayo Vallecano kept 1 clean sheet and Racing Santander kept 0 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.

Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander is Away Win to Nil No with a 80% confidence rating at odds of 1.15. This tip is informed by the head-to-head trends above (2.2 goals per game, 50% both-teams-to-score), recent form (Rayo Vallecano WLWDD, Racing Santander LWLDL), the 2-place gap between the sides in the table.