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
Key match information
Racing Santander played UD Las Palmas in Segunda División (Spain). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Racing Santander: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. UD Las Palmas: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Racing Santander scores 2.14 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. UD Las Palmas scores 1.24 and concedes 0.62. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Racing Santander 81%, UD Las Palmas 48%. Over 2.5: Racing Santander 76%, UD Las Palmas 33%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Racing Santander has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.25. Racing Santander: 14.1 shots per match, UD Las Palmas: 11.2.
Match halves
Racing Santander: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.43. UD Las Palmas: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
Racing Santander: 76-90+ (11 goals). UD Las Palmas: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Segunda División: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
UD Las Palmas is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Racing Santander · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
2.14 goals / match - Racing Santander · 1.24 goals / match - UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas is 139% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - Racing Santander · 0.62 goals / match - UD Las Palmas
Racing Santander scores in 100% of matches (21 of 21 matches), while UD Las Palmas keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
UD Las Palmas scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Racing Santander keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Racing Santander
Over / Under - UD Las Palmas
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Racing Santander · 1.71 pts / match - UD Las Palmas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Racing Santander - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
UD Las Palmas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Racing Santander
UD Las Palmas
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Racing Santander 0 - 0 - 1 UD Las Palmas. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.