Racing Santander vs UD Las Palmas: match statistics
Racing Santander sits atop the table and boasts a strong home record (55% win rate, averaging 2.27 goals per match). However, their recent form is concerning – just 1 win in the last 5 matches, conceding 8 goals. UD Las Palmas is the runner-up with an impressive away defense (0.5 goals conceded on average, 50% clean sheets) and good form (1.8 points per match in the last 5 fixtures). The visitors draw 50% of their away matches, which, combined with their solid defense and the hosts' dip in form, makes a draw the most likely outcome. Racing holds an xG advantage in home matches (1.84 vs 1.39), but Las Palmas is adept at defending effectively and controlling possession (57%). I expect a tight, tactical affair between two top sides that will end with a share of the points.
Racing Santander vs UD Las Palmas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Racing Santander played against UD Las Palmas in Segunda División (Spain). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Racing Santander has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. UD Las Palmas has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Racing Santander scores 2.14 goals per game and allows 1.48. UD Las Palmas scores 1.24 and allows 0.62. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 81% of Racing Santander's games and 48% of UD Las Palmas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 76% and 33%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Racing Santander has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.25 per game. Racing Santander takes 14.1 shots per game, while UD Las Palmas takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Racing Santander leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.43 goals per game after halftime. UD Las Palmas leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Racing Santander's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For UD Las Palmas, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Segunda División games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
Racing Santander sits atop the table and boasts a strong home record (55% win rate, averaging 2.27 goals per match). However, their recent form is concerning – just 1 win in the last 5 matches, conceding 8 goals. UD Las Palmas is the runner-up with an impressive away defense (0.5 goals conceded on average, 50% clean sheets) and good form (1.8 points per match in the last 5 fixtures). The visitors draw 50% of their away matches, which, combined with their solid defense and the hosts' dip in form, makes a draw the most likely outcome. Racing holds an xG advantage in home matches (1.84 vs 1.39), but Las Palmas is adept at defending effectively and controlling possession (57%). I expect a tight, tactical affair between two top sides that will end with a share of the points.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | UD Las Palmas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.33 |
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.
UD Las Palmas is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Racing Santander · 1.8 pts / game - UD Las Palmas
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.
Racing Santander is 73% better for: goals scored per game.
2.14 goals / game - Racing Santander · 1.24 goals / game - UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas is 139% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Racing Santander · 0.62 goals / game - UD Las Palmas
Racing Santander scores in 100% of games (21 of 21 meczów), while UD Las Palmas keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
UD Las Palmas scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Racing Santander keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
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 - UD Las Palmas
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.
UD Las Palmas is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Racing Santander · 1.71 pts / game - UD Las Palmas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Racing Santander - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
UD Las Palmas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
UD Las Palmas
* 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 (Segunda División).
Teams vs league
| Racing Santander | Liga | UD Las Palmas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.62 | 2.57 | ▼ 1.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 81% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 75% | ▼ 52% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Racing Santander's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against UD Las Palmas. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Racing Santander vs UD Las Palmas?
The Segunda División match finished Racing Santander 4:1 UD Las Palmas. 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 UD Las Palmas?
Racing Santander score 2.14 goals per game on average and UD Las Palmas 1.24. The Segunda División average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 81% of Racing Santander's matches and 48% of UD Las Palmas's.
What form are Racing Santander and UD Las Palmas in?
Over the last 5 games Racing Santander have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and UD Las Palmas 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Racing Santander vs UD Las Palmas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Racing Santander vs UD Las Palmas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.