Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction: La Liga preview and betting tips

Racing Santander

Real Madrid

🏆 La Liga🕒 Kick-off: 01.11.2026 · 16:15 WAT / 18:15 EAT

Racing Santander host Real Madrid at El Sardinero on Sunday 1 November 2026, in matchday 11 of La Liga. Our Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction leans firmly to the visitors, and our tip is Real Madrid to win at odds of 1.26.

Our predictionReal Madrid to win

1.26

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Form: Madrid's momentum against a struggling newcomer

Real Madrid arrive third in the table with 24 points from 10 league games, built on eight wins and two defeats. Their latest result was a 2-1 win at Barcelona in El Clásico, with Kylian Mbappé scoring both goals, which extended a run of five straight wins in all competitions.

Racing sit 13th on 11 points after three wins, two draws and five defeats. Their recent results include a 7-2 loss at Barcelona and a 5-0 defeat at Celta Vigo, before a 2-1 home win over Espanyol. Defence remains the main problem for José Alberto López's side.

Head-to-head: a one-sided rivalry

The history favours Madrid heavily. In 36 La Liga meetings, Real Madrid have won 22, Racing seven, and seven have ended level. One preview notes Madrid have won nine of their last ten against Racing.

The last league meeting came in February 2012, when Madrid won 4-0 at the Bernabéu, a sign of how the quality gap has shown up over the years.

Team news

Vinícius Júnior is suspended for Madrid, while Rodrygo and Raúl Asencio are out injured. Ferland Mendy is listed as unavailable by some outlets, but others report he is back in training, so check the final list. Federico Valverde is a doubt with a hamstring problem.

Racing are without Jorge Salinas, who is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card. Andrés Martín is a doubt, and reports on Simon Eriksson's shoulder injury disagree. Yassir Zabiri, with eight league goals in ten games, is the home side's main threat.

What to expect

Expect Racing to sit deep and look to hit on the break, while Madrid control possession. Several previews project a 1-3 scoreline, and one model gives Madrid around a 74% chance of winning.

The main risks are an early home goal or a Madrid side feeling the effects of a tough trip to Barcelona. Even so, the gap in quality should show after the interval.

Our prediction

Our pick is Real Madrid to win at 1.26. The price is short, so the return is modest and nothing is guaranteed. Still, the form, the head-to-head record and the depth of talent make this a logical angle. Bet responsibly.

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FAQ

When and where is Racing Santander vs Real Madrid played?

On Sunday 1 November 2026 at 15:15 UTC, at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero in Santander, as La Liga matchday 11.

What is your prediction?

Real Madrid to win, at odds of 1.26.

What are the typical odds?

Real Madrid are heavy favourites. Some previews quoted around 2/9 (about 1.22 decimal) at one bookmaker and about -425 at another. Prices vary and move with team news, so compare before kick-off.