18 May 2025 at 19:00
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Almeria
Away Record: Racing Santander
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Almeria defeated Racing Santander 2:0. The match was played in Segunda División 2024. Goals were scored by Sergio Arribas 20′, Arnau Puigmal 47′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Almeria had 42% possession while Racing Santander held 58%. Almeria had 18 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Racing Santander. Almeria made 4 substitutions, Racing Santander made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Almeria and Racing Santander — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Suárez
Match Statistics
Almeria had 42% possession against Racing Santander's 58%. Almeria registered 18 shots (6 on target) while Racing Santander managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 20–14.
Lineups
Almeria lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Rubi, while Racing Santander deployed a 4-2-3-1 under José Alberto López.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Almeria is 6.73, compared to 6.86 for Racing Santander. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Almeria's highest-rated starter is Sergio Arribas (7.44), while Racing Santander's best-rated player is Iñigo Vicente (7.56).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Almeria have contributed 35 goals and 17 assists this season, led by Sergio Arribas (21G). Racing Santander's starters account for 34 goals and 32 assists, spearheaded by Andrés Martín (19G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Almeria deploy 4 defenders rated 6.39 on average, against Racing Santander's 4-man backline averaging 6.61. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Almeria field 5 midfielders averaging 6.98, versus Racing Santander's 5 rated 7.14. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Almeria start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Racing Santander averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 83% for Almeria and 77% for Racing Santander. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Almeria's starters have collected 23 yellow cards this season, compared to 39 for Racing Santander. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Almeria's starting XI is 26.8 (youngest: Marc Pubill (22), oldest: Fernando Martínez (35)), while Racing Santander average 26.6 (youngest: Mario García (22), oldest: Marco Sangalli (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Almeria's starters average 19 league appearances each, versus 27 for Racing Santander. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Rubi
Substitutes
Coach: José Alberto López
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Almeria have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Racing Santander show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Almeria vs Racing Santander Head to Head Results
Almeria and Racing Santander have met 2 times — Almeria won 0, Racing Santander won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Racing Santander leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.50 per match (3 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 17 Apr 2026