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Celta de Vigo

19 Sep 2026 17:30

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Celta de Vigo to win 1.80

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Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander Predictions, Picks & Odds – 19/09/2026

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1X: Double Chance Celta de Vigo or Draw

1.80 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 18 Sep 2026 at 00:41 · Odds are subject to change

Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander Preview

Celta de Vigo sit 16th in La Liga and remain without a win this season, a run of draws and narrow defeats leaving Claudio Giraldez under growing pressure. Their most recent outing brought a 1-0 loss to Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League, hardly the confidence boost needed ahead of a home fixture at Abanca-Balaídos. Giraldez is renowned for his constant rotation, never naming the same starting eleven across 120 matches in charge.

Racing Santander, back in the top flight for the first time in 15 years, occupy a respectable 10th place despite wildly inconsistent results. Their form reads as a sequence of alternating wins and losses, the most dramatic being a 7-2 mauling at the hands of Barcelona in midweek. That result underlines both their vulnerability and their willingness to commit bodies forward. Andre Almeida returns from suspension, giving the visitors a timely boost in personnel.

Celta's domestic form reads poorly: two draws followed by two defeats, with no victory yet this term. At Abanca-Balaídos, though, the hosts are priced at 1.80, reflecting a clear market expectation that home advantage can compensate for their sluggish start. The sole head-to-head reference point, a 3-2 Celta win in January 2025, at least confirms they can score against Racing.

Racing Santander have been involved in wildly open fixtures since returning to the top flight, with 27 goals across six matches. Their 7-2 mauling at the hands of Barcelona in midweek underlines a defensive fragility that Celta should look to exploit. Andre Almeida's return from suspension offers some relief, yet Racing's away record of three defeats in five is hardly reassuring.

The double chance covering a Celta win or draw represents the strongest angle here. Giraldez's side, for all their struggles, have not been heavily beaten, and hosting a leaky Racing outfit should yield at least a point. With the home win available at 1.80 and the draw at 4.00, the 1X selection offers reasonable cover at a combined implied probability north of 70%. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander

• Celta winless in five league outings
• Racing's six matches produced 27 goals
• Celta beat Racing 3-2 in January

A 3-4-3 against a 4-2-3-1 shapes up as the central tactical contest here, with Celta's wide structure inviting pressure on Racing's full-backs. Ferran Jutgla leads the home attack in a front three that will look to exploit the spaces behind Santander's midfield double pivot.

For the visitors, Sergio Canales operates as the creative link between midfield and Zabiri up front, and his ability to find pockets between Celta's lines could prove decisive. Both lineups carry probable rather than confirmed status, though Racing's XI is drawn from three credible sources against Celta's two.

How to Watch Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander Match?

What time is Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander?

Celta de Vigo host Racing Santander at Abanca-Balaídos on Saturday 19 September 2026, kicking off at 17:30 BST.

Where is Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander being played?

This fixture takes place at the Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo, home ground of Celta de Vigo.

How Can I Watch Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander on TV and Live Stream?

Check local La Liga broadcast listings for live coverage of Celta de Vigo vs Racing Santander.