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  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Almería vs Racing Club

Almería host Racing Club in this Spanish La Liga 2 clash at UD Almeria Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 7 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting the Net to Bulge Several Times

We’re heading to the Total Goals market and backing the Over 2.5 selection at a price of -159. There’s a strong prospect that Almería and Racing Club will land a payout and we’re going into this bet with confidence.

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Almería Beat Racing When Teams Last Met

Almería played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Estadio Zubieta XXI against Real Sociedad B. Los Indálicos managed five shots on target and had 53% possession, with Nico Ribaudo and Adrian Embarba scoring one goal apiece.

Racing Club Santander beat Ceuta in their previous game, making it three consecutive wins. It was a 4-1 home triumph at Estadio El Sardinero. Jose Lopez's men racked up nine shots on goal and enjoyed 65% possession, while Inigo Vicente netted two, with Asier Villalibre and Jeremy Arevalo also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Almería and Racing saw the former win at home. It was a 2-0 scoreline at UD Almeria Stadium. The 4 most recent H2H meetings have involved two draws, while Almería and Racing have both won once.

La Liga 2 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Racing Club logo Racing Club 3 3 0 0 10 4 6 10:4 9
10 Almería logo Almería 3 1 2 0 7 6 1 7:6 5
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Almería – Last 10 League Games

Almería have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. Los Indálicos have averaged 52.1% possession and 6.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 5.1 corners.

Sergio Arribas is the top goalscorer with 4, Leo Baptistao has 3, with Nico Ribaudo and two other players on 2. Alex Munoz, Arnau Puigmal and Luis Suarez have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Racing Club – Last 10 League Games

Racing have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Jose Lopez's side have averaged 54.4% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

The top scorers have been Andres Martin with 5, Asier Villalibre on 4 and Inigo Vicente 3. Inigo Vicente and Andres Martin have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Almería predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Andres Fernandez (GK), Marcos Luna, Chumi, Federico Bonini, Álex Muñoz, Guilherme Borges Guedes, Silvi Clua, Leo Baptistao, Nico Melamed, Adrián Embarba, Lázaro.

Racing Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jokin Ezkieta (GK), Álvaro Mantilla, Manu Hernando, Javier Castro, Mario García, Aritz Aldasoro, Íñigo Sainz-Maza, Andrés Martín, Iñigo Vicente, Marco Sangalli, Asier Villalibre.

Almería vs Racing Club Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Almería vs Racing Club with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 Goals, with this La Liga 2 encounter set to feature a combined three goals or more. Take odds of -159 that this outcome happens with confidence.

The latest La Liga 2 injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Almería vs Racing Club league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Almería games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Almería games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Almería games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Racing games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Racing games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 61.3% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nicolás Melamed To Score +410 BetMGM logo

Nicolás Melamed (Almería) can be wagered at +410 to score. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Nicolás Melamed Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Racing Over 3.5 Corners -138 BetMGM logo

There’s been an average 6.80 Racing corners in their past 5 away games, while Almería have conceded more than 3.5 corners in six consecutive home matches. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to Racing covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -138 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Almería Logo Almería
Total
11.40 6.30 5.10
Home
11.90 7.30 4.60
Away
9.20 5.00 4.20
Racing Logo Racing
Total
9.90 6.00 3.90
Home
11.20 5.40 5.80
Away
9.70 5.90 3.80
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -159
Full-Time Result Almería -139
Anytime Goalscorer Nicolás Melamed +410

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Almería vs Racing Club Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Almería Could Have Edge According to Bookies

Almería are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this La Liga 2 encounter. The -139 for them coming out on top suggests a 58% probability based on their latest betting odds. At +300, Racing Club Santander are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There’s -105 when it comes to Almería -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Racing lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS Yes is available at -159 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Ibrahima Koné is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Ibrahima Koné is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Ibrahima Koné (Almería)
First
+155
Anytime
+400
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Marciano Sanca (Almería)
First
+160
Anytime
+430
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Patrick Soko (Almería)
First
+195
Anytime
+500
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Léo Baptistão (Almería)
First
+215
Anytime
+510
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Almería Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Almería have collected seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Racing have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

The last UD Almeria Stadium meeting saw Almería beat Racing 2-0.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Almería logo Almería Home Stats 7-2-1 3.60 2.50 1.10 7 3 6 4
Racing Club logo Racing Club Away Stats 2-3-5 3.60 1.50 2.10 7 3 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Almería logo Almería League Stats
Racing Club logo Racing Club League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Almería vs Racing Club Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Almería vs Racing team news before betting. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed La Liga 2 lineups plus current injury reports.

Almería Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Racing Club Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Almería Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Andres Fernandez
16 Marcos Luna 21 Chumi 18 Federico Bonini 3 Álex Muñoz
8 G. Borges Guedes 5 Silvi Clua
12 Leo Baptistao 10 Nico Melamed 23 Adrián Embarba
7 Lázaro
1 Jokin Ezkieta
2 Álvaro Mantilla 4 Manu Hernando 5 Javier Castro 3 Mario García
8 Aritz Aldasoro 6 Íñigo Sainz-Maza
11 Andrés Martín 10 Iñigo Vicente 15 Marco Sangalli
12 Asier Villalibre

Racing Club Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Almería Lineups

29 Aug La Liga 2
Real Sociedad B 2-2 Almería
24 Aug La Liga 2
La Cultural 0-1 Almería
18 Aug La Liga 2
Almería 4-4 Albacete
11 Jun La Liga 2
Real Oviedo 1-1 Almería
07 Jun La Liga 2
Almería 1-2 Real Oviedo
01 Jun La Liga 2
Almería 2-0 Tenerife

Previous Racing Club Lineups

30 Aug La Liga 2
Racing Club 4-1 Ceuta
25 Aug La Liga 2
Albacete 2-3 Racing Club
16 Aug La Liga 2
Racing Club 3-1 Castellón
12 Jun La Liga 2
Mirandés 4-1 Racing Club
08 Jun La Liga 2
Racing Club 3-3 Mirandés
01 Jun La Liga 2
Racing Club 2-1 Granada

Injuries & Suspensions

Almería Injury Table
Type Name Info
Nelson Monte Muscle
Racing Club Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Spain FlagLa Liga 2 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Racing Club 3 3 0 0 10:4 9
2 Sporting Gijon 3 3 0 0 4:1 9
3 Real Valladolid 3 2 1 0 4:0 7
4 Andorra 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
5 Cádiz 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
6 Huesca 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
7 Málaga 3 2 1 0 3:1 7
8 Mirandés 4 2 0 2 6:4 6
9 Deportivo 3 1 2 0 5:3 5
10 Almería 3 1 2 0 7:6 5
11 Burgos 3 1 1 1 6:3 4
12 Eibar 3 1 1 1 5:3 4
13 Las Palmas 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
14 Real Sociedad B 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
15 Córdoba 4 1 1 2 4:6 4
16 Leganés 3 0 3 0 4:4 3
17 Real Zaragoza 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
18 Castellón 4 0 1 3 3:7 1
19 Albacete 4 0 1 3 8:13 1
20 Granada 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
21 La Cultural 3 0 0 3 1:7 0
22 Ceuta 3 0 0 3 1:8 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Racing Club 2 2 0 0 7:2 6
2 Sporting Gijon 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
3 Cádiz 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
4 Real Valladolid 2 1 1 0 3:0 4
5 Huesca 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
6 Real Sociedad B 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
7 Málaga 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
8 Burgos 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
9 Eibar 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
10 Andorra 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
11 Córdoba 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
12 Leganés 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
13 Almería 1 0 1 0 4:4 1
14 Deportivo 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
15 Las Palmas 2 0 1 1 1:2 1
16 Castellón 2 0 1 1 1:2 1
17 Mirandés 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
18 La Cultural 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
19 Ceuta 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
20 Real Zaragoza 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
21 Granada 2 0 0 2 2:5 0
22 Albacete 2 0 0 2 3:7 0