Real Racing Club de Santander vs Deportivo Alavés Prediction La Liga · Sep 13, 2026

Analysis

Alavés arrive as the story of the early table: 2nd place, 7 points from 3 games, unbeaten, and just one goal conceded (3-0 vs Getafe, 1-1 at Rayo Vallecano, 1-0 over Villarreal). Racing sit 8th on 4 points with a perfectly balanced 5 scored and 5 conceded, and their three games have swung wildly — a 2-2 draw with Villarreal, a 0-1 defeat at Getafe, then a 3-2 shootout win over Elche. That contrast defines the match: Racing's attack has produced in two of three outings, but their back line has been breached in every single one, while Alavés have been almost airtight. Home advantage and Racing's willingness to trade chances keep this from being a comfortable away night, yet Alavés' defensive numbers are simply better than anything Racing have shown. A tight, low-scoring game leaning slightly towards the visitors is the logical read, with the draw very much alive at 30%.