Introduction to the Match
Racing Santander will welcome Mirandes at El Sardinero in the Segunda División on Saturday. We are set to witness the second semi-final of the promotion play-offs, involving the sides who finished next to each other in the regular season.
Racing vs Mirandes Preview
Racing finished in the fifth spot to earn qualification for the promotion playoffs. They are one of the four candidates vying for the remaining La Liga qualification spot. The hosts are hoping to return to the top flight after 13 years in the lower divisions. Home advantage will be crucial in this clash.
The team, also known as Racinguistas, returned to winning ways in their final league game in the regular season, played against Granada 2-1. It was their first win in five matches. It is unclear if they would be able to build on that home win, but based on their recent record at El Sardinero, anything is possible. They are undefeated at home in their last five matches.
Mirandes’ Chances
Mirandes finished above Racing in the fourth spot, with a four-point gap. The visitors are hoping to make history, as they are yet to play in La Liga in their 98 years of existence.
They have every reason to dream after an impressive campaign in the regular season, as they finished tied on 75 points with third-placed Oviedo. And that is just two points behind Elche (77), who finished second and snatched an automatic qualification to La Liga.
Los Rojillos will enjoy the luxury of playing the return leg at home and could repair any damage from the first game, if possible. They have been awesome in their travels of late, winning their last three matches on the road. Mirandes have prevailed in their last two matches against Racing, including one win at El Sardinero.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Racing have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches against Mirandes.
Racing have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home against Mirandes.
Racing have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
Mirandes have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
Racing have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Mirandes have won four times and drawn once. Form Guide: Racing – W-D-L-D-L, Mirandes – W-D-W-W-W.
Prediction
Racing will be playing this game with their mind also set on the return fixture. The outcome of this meeting will have an impact on the next clash.
Mirandes appear to be highly motivated to claim their first promotion to the top flight. They will likely take confidence from their recent successes against Racing.
Racing are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Racing 2-1 Mirandes
Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Racing to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Racing to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Mirandes to score – Yes
Conclusion
The match between Racing Santander and Mirandes is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams having a lot to play for. Racing will be looking to use their home advantage to get a positive result, while Mirandes will be hoping to continue their impressive form and take a step closer to promotion. With both teams having a strong motivation to win, it’s likely to be a closely contested match. The outcome of this game will have a significant impact on the return fixture, and it will be interesting to see how both teams approach the game.
