Racing Santander 2-1 Alaves: result and AI prediction

Racing Santander – Alaves, La Liga, Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (GMT). Venue: El Sardinero

Racing Santander is #13 in the table (4 pts) and Alaves #2 (10 pts). 11 places separate the two teams in the table. Alaves is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Alaves averages 2.5 goals per match this season. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Racing Santander 0, draws 3, Alaves 2. Their last meeting, on August 7, 2026, ended Racing Santander 1-1 Alaves.

Racing Santander

Final score2 - 1

Alaves

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-1✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Alavés bring the cleaner early-season form, but Racing have a much stronger platform at El Sardinero than their overall record suggests. The match turns on whether Racing can replace Andrés Martín’s width and force sustained pressure on an Alavés defence missing Facundo Garcés. Alavés’ transition game and defensive organisation give them a strong counterweight, especially if Racing commit both full-backs forward. Expect a contest with spells of home pressure, but with the visitors carrying a genuine threat whenever the game becomes stretched.

Injuries and absences

Andrés Martín’s confirmed knee absence removes a significant creative option for Racing in the wide areas. Garcés’ suspension weakens Alavés’ centre-back depth, while the reported doubts elsewhere in their squad make the final defensive and attacking balance worth checking at lineup release.

Form (last 5)

Racing SantanderLeague position #13 · 4 ptsL W L

AlavesLeague position #2 · 10 ptsD W W

Racing Santander vs Alaves stats

	Racing Santander	Alaves
Played	4	4
Goals scored	7	10
Goals conceded	8	3
Clean sheets	0	2

Last meetings

2026-08-07Racing Santander 1-1 Alaves
2024-07-17Racing Santander 0-0 Alaves
2023-07-22Racing Santander 1-2 Alaves
2023-01-21Alaves 3-0 Racing Santander
2022-11-01Racing Santander 1-1 Alaves

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