- Celta have been slow off the mark at home in LaLiga 2026/2027, losing both matches, averaging 0.50 goals per game.
- Racing Santander have also struggled away from home, losing both away games, averaging 1.00 goals per match away from home.
- Celta have drawn their last two games, Real Sociedad 0-0 and Getafe 1-1, both away from home, but still haven't won a game in 2026-2027.
An important match at Abanca Balaidos
Celta de Vigo (Celestes) currently sit in 16th place in the LaLiga 2026/2027 table with just 3 points from 5 games and Racing Santander are currently in 10th place with 7 points, so this is an important game for both sides at this early stage of the season.
Celta de Vigo coach Claudio Giráldez has been in charge since March 2024, he's been a positive addition so far, although his Celestes have had a mixed-to-poor start to LaLiga 2026/2027. Celta's play style has been to use their back-three system to dominate possession, to counter-press and to look to press their opponents in transition.
Giráldez's side have been a little blunt at home in the current season, averaging just 0.50 goals-per-game and failing to secure any points from their 2 home games.
Compact Racinguistas are a tough nut to crack
Racing Santander's coach, José Alberto López, is a more experienced manager, having been in the hot seat since December 2022. Racing are a compact side, who like to keep the ball on the ground, make lots of short passes and be ready to punish sides in transition when the ball is turned over, Racing are a more compact side in their structure.
Celta's back-three is likely to test Racing's compact approach and Racing's one-twos in the middle of the pitch will likely trouble Celta in the transition.
Racinguista can trouble Celta
Racing have had a more solid start to the season, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 2 of their last 5 league matches. Their most recent 3 matches have been particularly volatile, defeating Elche 3-2 at home, losing 3-2 away to Rayo Vallecano and beating Deportivo Alaves 2-1 at home.
Celta won the last head-to-head fixture 3-2 away in Copa del Rey 2024/2025, so they know how to win this match-up. Both sides have been shaky in the league, so Celta should have the edge here, but the odds are quite short, with the hosts 81/100, Racing 29/10 and the draw 57/20.
Over 2.5 goals at 13/20 and Both Teams To Score: Yes at 31/50 both seem like good picks in what should be an open, albeit slightly Celta-leaning affair at Abanca Balaidos, Spain.
