Racing Santander vs Deportivo Alavés: match statistics
Racing Santander vs Deportivo Alavés: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Racing Santander played against Deportivo Alavés in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Campos de Sport de El Sardinero. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Racing Santander has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Deportivo Alavés has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Racing Santander scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 2.00. Deportivo Alavés scores 2.50 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Racing Santander's games and 50% of Deportivo Alavés's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 50%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Alavés has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.30 per game. Racing Santander takes 11.3 shots per game, while Deportivo Alavés takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Racing Santander leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Alavés leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Racing Santander's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Deportivo Alavés, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Deportivo Alavés sit in 2nd place and remain unbeaten after four league matches, recording 3 wins, 1 draw and a 10:3 goal difference. The visitors have also been clearly more consistent over their last five appearances: they have scored 11 goals, conceded 4 and collected an average of 2.2 points per match, while Racing have an 8:9 record and just 1 point per game. Alavés’ away defensive record could prove decisive, as they allow opponents an xG of 0.97 and concede an average of 1 goal, compared with Racing’s home xG of 1.58. Racing score as many as 2.5 goals per home match, but they also concede 2 goals and have yet to keep a clean sheet, which boosts the visitors’ chances of finding the net. The hosts are unbeaten at home so far, while Alavés’ only away match ended in a draw, making a stalemate a realistic alternative; however, the stronger overall form points towards Alavés.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS signal is strengthened by current form: both teams scored in 80% of Racing’s last 5 matches and in 60% of Alavés’ last 5. During this period, the hosts averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, while the visitors scored 2.2 goals per match. Alavés have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, while Racing’s average xG against over their last five matches stands at 1.65, which supports the expectation of an away goal. On the other hand, Alavés have conceded an average of only 0.8 goals in their last five matches and have an average xG conceded of 1.22, meaning the risk of a No Goal scenario for Racing remains significant. Despite this reservation, the combination of the hosts’ high attacking efficiency, with 5.67 shots on target per match, and Alavés’ regular scoring gives the edge to BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Over 1.5 goals is strongly supported, as at least two goals were scored in 67% of Racing’s matches and in all of Alavés’ games this season. Alavés is in good attacking form, averaging 2.2 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Racing conceded 1.8 goals per game over the same period. The visitors’ potential is further confirmed by an xG of 1.57, higher than Racing’s average xG conceded of 1.37. The hosts generate an average xG of 1.48, although Alavés’ solid defense limits opponents to an xG of 0.97, making the forecast for Racing more moderate. A total projection of 2.65 goals, combined with the fact that both teams scored in 60% or more of their last five matches, gives the strongest edge to the Over 1.5 goals market.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Deportivo Alavés victory at full-time. Alavés have averaged 2.2 goals scored and conceded just 0.8 in their last five matches, remaining unbeaten and winning 60% of those games, while Racing have won only 20% and conceded 1.8 goals per match. The visitors kept a clean sheet before the break in all five of their latest appearances, while Racing were level at half-time in 60% of that run, clearly supporting a cautious and undecided opening. After the interval, Alavés averaged 1.4 goals, whereas Racing managed just 0.2 and failed to score after half-time in 80% of their recent matches. Although Racing have recorded two wins from three home games and averaged 3.0 goals scored, the better current form and the visitors’ second-half advantage point towards the X/2 outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Racing Santander | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.50 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Deportivo Alavés is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Racing Santander · 2.5 pts / game - Deportivo Alavés
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Deportivo Alavés is 43% better for: goals scored per game.
1.75 goals / game - Racing Santander · 2.5 goals / game - Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Racing Santander · 0.75 goals / game - Deportivo Alavés
Racing Santander scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Deportivo Alavés keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 games).
Deportivo Alavés scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Racing Santander keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Racing Santander
Over / Under - Deportivo Alavés
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Alavés is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Racing Santander · 2 pts / game - Deportivo Alavés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Racing Santander - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Deportivo Alavés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 75% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 25% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Racing Santander
Deportivo Alavés
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Racing Santander | Liga | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.75 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 64% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Racing Santander vs Deportivo Alavés?
The La Liga match finished Racing Santander 2:1 Deportivo Alavés. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Racing Santander vs Deportivo Alavés?
Racing Santander score 1.75 goals per game on average and Deportivo Alavés 2.50. The La Liga average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Racing Santander's matches and 50% of Deportivo Alavés's.
What form are Racing Santander and Deportivo Alavés in?
Over the last 5 games Racing Santander have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Deportivo Alavés 3-1-0 (2.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Racing Santander vs Deportivo Alavés?
The statistical background for Racing Santander vs Deportivo Alavés — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.