Sporting Gijon vs Racing Santander Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Sporting Gijon vs Racing Santander Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 12, 2025 | Estádio Municipal El Molinón-Enrique Castro Quini | La Liga 2 – Round 9 | 15:15 BST

The second tier in Spain continues this weekend as Sporting Gijon look to get out of the current rut they are in, while Racing Santander looks to string together two wins on the bounce.

Key Betting Tips: Racing Santander to Win or Draw at 1.73 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Sporting vs Racing Predicted Lineups

Sporting Predicted XI (4-3-3): Rubén Yánez; Diego Sanchez, Lucas Perrin, Pablo Vázquez, Guille Rosas; Alex Corredera, César Gelabert, Mamadou Ndiaye; Gaspar Campos, Juan Otero, Jonathan Dubasin.

Racing Santander Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jokin Ezkieta; Jorge Salinas, Facundo González, Pablo Ramon, Àlvaro Mantilla; Artiz Aldasoro, Maguette Gueye; Marco Sangalli, Inigo Vicente, Andrés Martin; Asier Villalibre.

Sporting vs Racing Current League Standings

Sporting Gijon have so far proven they are either very hot or extremely cold. Three victories and five defeats have been experienced throughout the season so far. Their nine-point tally in the opening eight games currently sees slot into 15th place, just one point above the drop.

As for Racing, they are having a joyous start to their own campaign. They have won five times, losing just twice and drawing the other. This sees their points total at 16, and they are second on goal difference behind Deportivo La Coruña.

Sporting vs Racing Head-to-Head Timeline

In the past 19 meetings between these sides, Racing have won or drawn in 15 of these, with Gijon winning just four of these games, displaying Racing Santander’s strong history in the fixture. In recent times, Sunday’s visitors have won four of the last five meetings.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• March 8, 2025: Sporting 1-1 Racing (La Liga 2)
• December 4, 2024: Racing 1-0 Sporting (Copa Del Rey)
• September 14, 2024: Racing 1-0 Sporting (La Liga 2)
• March 30, 2024: Sporting 2-3 Racing (La Liga 2)
• October 7, 2023: Racing 3-2 Sporting (La Liga 2)

The last meeting was a 1-1 draw in March.

Sporting and Racing Recent Matches Analysis

Sporting Last 5 Matches:

• Sporting 1-3 Castellon (A) – La Liga 2
• Sporting 3-4 Albacete (H) – La Liga 2
• Sporting 1-2 Almeria (A) – La Liga 2
• Sporting 2-3 Burgos CF (H) – La Liga 2
• Sporting 0-1 Deportivo La Coruña (A) – La Liga 2

After a hot start, Sporting Gijon have now lost each of their last five matches; they have scored seven, however, have also shipped 13.

Racing Last 5 Matches:

• Racing 3-0 Malaga (H) – La Liga 2
• Racing 1-2 FC Andorra (H) – La Liga 2
• Racing 2-2 Cordoba (A) – La Liga 2
• Racing 2-4 Cultural Leonesa (H) – La Liga 2
• Racing 3-2 Almeria (A) – La Liga 2

It has been a mixed bag of results in recent time Racing Santander, both losing and winning twice each, drawing the other; they have scored 11, and conceded 10.

Sporting vs Racing Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Racing draw or victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Sporting vs Racing Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Racing Santander to Win or Draw @ 1.73 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. A mixture of Racing’s season so far as well as Sporting Gijon’s recent drastic drop in form has led to us believing that Racing will earn more points on the board here.

Key Players to Watch: Sporting vs Racing

César Gelabert (Sporting Gijon): Despite their below-par start, Gelabert has been a shining light for them. His four goals have come from just 11 shots, returning a very impressive shot conversion rate.

Andrés Martin (Racing Santander): The winger has had an incredible start to the campaign, scoring six times in eight games so far, including four goal contributions in as many games over the past weeks.

Sporting vs Racing Match Facts

Referee: Information not yet available.

Stadium Information: Located in Gijón, Spain, the Estádio Municipal El Molinón-Enrique Castro Quini can hold up to just under 30,000 supporters.

Sporting vs Racing: Final Prediction

Sporting Gijon 1-3 Racing Santander