18 May 2025 at 19:00

Referee: Miguel Sesma

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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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

W 279D 201L 223
Over 2.547
Goals scored944

Away Record: Racing Santander

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.

Almeria
Racing Santander
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
Pablo RodríguezJuan Carlos Arana
46′
Unai VencedorM. Gueye
Arnau Puigmal

assist: L. Suárez

47′
Gonzalo MeleroGui
55′
Arnau PuigmalÁlex Pozo
70′
71′
Aritz AldasoroVíctor Meseguer
71′
Jon KarrikaburuJ. Arévalo
79′
Mario GarcíaSaúl García
Léo BaptistãoR. Fettal
85′
Sergio ArribasSilvi
85′
Gui90+5′
Full Time

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.

6Shots on Goal2
8Shots off Goal4
18Total Shots10
4Blocked Shots4
14Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox6
20Fouls14
4Corner Kicks7
5Offsides5
42%Ball Possession58%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
318Total passes437
244Passes accurate349
77%Passes %80%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

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.

Almeria4-2-3-14-2-3-1Racing Santander
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Martínez18Pubill21Chumi3González20Centell.6Lopy8Melero12Baptist.11Arribas2Puigmal9Suárez13Ezkieta15Sangalli2Mantilla5Castro40García21Vencedor8Aldasoro11Martín22Rodrígu.10Vicente19Karrika.

Substitutes

Coach: Rubi

Substitutes

Coach: José Alberto López

AlmeriaPosition StrengthRacing Santander
6.73
Avg Rating
6.86
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.00
0G 0A0G 0A
6.39Defender (4 v 4)6.61
0G 1A7G 8A
6.98Midfielder (5 v 5)7.14
35G 16A27G 24A
Almeria4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperFernando Martínez
18DefenderMarc Pubill6.2
21DefenderChumi6.5
3DefenderEdgar González
20DefenderÁlex Centelles6.51A
6MidfielderD. Lopy7.03G2A
8MidfielderGonzalo Melero
12MidfielderLéo Baptistão6.88G2A
11MidfielderSergio Arribas7.421G7A
2MidfielderArnau Puigmal6.73G5A
9ForwardL. Suárez
Racing Santander4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperJokin Ezkieta7.0
15DefenderMarco Sangalli6.74G4A
2DefenderÁlvaro Mantilla6.61G2A
5DefenderJavi Castro6.82G1A
40DefenderMario García6.41A
21MidfielderUnai Vencedor
8MidfielderAritz Aldasoro6.7
11MidfielderAndrés Martín7.219G8A
22MidfielderPablo Rodríguez
10MidfielderIñigo Vicente7.68G16A
19ForwardJon Karrikaburu

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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Racing Santander

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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.

0

Almeria

0

Drawn

2

Racing Santander

Goals: 3Goals: 8

Recent Meetings (2)

12 Apr 2026Racing Santander5 – 1Almeria
7 Sept 2025Almeria2 – 3Racing Santander
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 17 Apr 2026