Vallecas will host Saturday's La Liga game between Rayo Vallecano and Racing Santander with both sides looking to build momentum. Rayo will be eager to recover from a 5-2 defeat to Barcelona, although they showed encouraging signs in attack against the Catalan giants. Los Vallecanos registered 11 goal attempts and 1.21 xG at Camp Nou, suggesting they can cause problems against a less formidable defence. Joshua Vertrouwd is doubtful after picking up a knock, while Rayo have won 50% of their last two home games.
Racing Santander, meanwhile, travel to Madrid full of confidence after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Elche. The standout performer was Zabiri, who scored a hat-trick and will be the obvious danger man for the visitors. Andres Martin is doubtful with an injury, which could affect Santander’s attacking options. Their away form, however, remains a major concern, as they are winless in their last four road games and have scored just 0.50 goals per match during that stretch.
Rayo have won three of the last four H2H meetings and face a Santander side struggling badly away from home. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting tip for this matchup, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (the recent H2H meetings average plenty of attacking action, with 50% producing at least three goals).
This Primera Division match will be played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 17:30.
What is our Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Racing Santander
Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Raul De Tomas @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Raul De Tomas @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Maguette Gueye @ 125 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Rayo Vallecano 0 @ -236 Odds
- European Handicap: Racing Santander +2 @ -350 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Rayo Vallecano to Win @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Rayo Vallecano to Win/Rayo Vallecano to Win @ 220 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Rayo Vallecano - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferRayo Vallecano Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwllwlldl | 1.10 |
| Home | wd | 2.00 |
| Away | dwllwlll | 0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.00 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 0.50 | 2.13 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.16 | 1.40 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.70 | 1.39 | 1.78 |
Racing Santander Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdllwddlw | 1.30 |
| Home | wlwddw | 1.83 |
| Away | ddll | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 4.00 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.33 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.29 | 1.42 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.45 | 1.53 | 1.34 |
Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rayo Vallecano (75%)
4 Matches
Racing Santander (0%)
Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander Past Results
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