Prediction for match Racing Santander — Las Palmas, 18.01.2026

Match Analysis: Racing Santander vs Las Palmas

In the Segunda Division match on January 18, 2026, Racing Santander will face Las Palmas. According to the 1X2 odds, Racing Santander's victory is priced at 2.35, a draw at 3.15, and a win for Las Palmas at 3.36. The probability distribution is as follows: Racing Santander - 40.89%, draw - 30.51%, Las Palmas - 28.60%. These figures suggest that Racing Santander is the favorite according to analysts, but a draw is also a plausible outcome. The match promises to be intriguing given the close odds for both teams to win.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Racing Santander has averaged 46.6% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 3.8 offsides. Las Palmas has averaged 53% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 13.4 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. Racing Santander's last three matches: 15.01.2026 - Racing Santander vs Barcelona - 0-2, 10.01.2026 - Racing Santander vs Real Zaragoza - 2-3, 03.01.2026 - Real Valladolid vs Racing Santander - 1-1. Las Palmas' last three matches: 10.01.2026 - Las Palmas vs Deportivo La Coruna - 1-1, 04.01.2026 - Real Zaragoza vs Las Palmas - 1-2, 20.12.2025 - Las Palmas vs Cultural Leonesa - 4-0. In their head-to-head on 09.11.2025, Las Palmas defeated Racing Santander 3-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Racing Santander has seen an average of 2.8 goals per game, while Las Palmas has averaged 2.2. Racing Santander scores on average 1.2 and concedes 1.6; Las Palmas scores 1.6 and concedes 0.6. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 5 games. By halves: Racing Santander has had over 1.5 goals in 2 of 5 first halves and 3 of 5 second halves; Las Palmas has had over 1.5 goals in 2 of 5 in each half. Racing Santander most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (50%), while Las Palmas scores most often between the 31st and 45th minute (38%). In terms of goals conceded, Racing Santander concedes most frequently late in the game (76-90, 38%), and Las Palmas between the 16th and 30th minute (50%). Given that both teams have a positive scoring profile and the average goals in Racing Santander's matches approach 3, while Las Palmas's exceed 2, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.98 seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

Racing Santander averages 3.2 corners per game, while Las Palmas averages 4.2. For over 9.5 corners: Racing Santander has seen 4 of their last 5 matches exceed this total, while Las Palmas only 1 of 5. The total closest to the average sum (7.4) is the 7.5 line: over 7.5 corners is at 1.30, under 7.5 at 2.97. There's also an 8.5 line: over 8.5 at 1.56, under 8.5 at 2.18. Racing Santander is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.81. Given Racing Santander's high frequency of games exceeding 9.5 corners, it makes sense to consider betting on over 8.5 corners and also noting Racing Santander's corner advantage in recent matches.