A look at Malaga vs Racing Santander (Spanish La Liga, 7 November): the odds and what they imply, the form of both teams, their meetings so far and our prediction.
Malaga vs Racing Santander: match details
- Competition: Spanish La Liga
- Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT+7 (13:00 UTC)
- Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda
- Weather: Partly cloudy, 21°C
Key points
- Prices: Malaga slight favourites at 41%, the draw at 24%.
- Goals: about 3.0 expected (line 2.75); most likely score 1-1.
- Form (last 6): Malaga LWDLDL, Racing Santander LWWLDL.
- Head to head (10): Malaga 4, draws 3, Racing Santander 3.
Odds and what they imply
On the 1X2 market Malaga are 2.35, the draw is 3.60 and Racing Santander are 2.88. With the bookmaker margin taken out, those prices imply a 41% chance for Malaga, 24% for the draw and 35% for Racing Santander.
On the Asian handicap, Malaga are -0.25 at 2.05 and Racing Santander are +0.25 at 1.80. The line gives Racing Santander a head start of 0.25 goals: the bigger the head start, the stronger the market thinks Malaga are.
The goals line is 2.75: Over 2.75 is 1.85 and Under 2.75 is 2.00. Together with the other prices that points to about 3.0 goals (Malaga 1.57, Racing Santander 1.42), which makes Over 2.75 roughly a 58% chance.
| Market | Selection | Decimal odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Malaga | 2.35 |
| 1X2 | Draw | 3.60 |
| 1X2 | Racing Santander | 2.88 |
| Asian handicap | Malaga -0.25 | 2.05 |
| Asian handicap | Racing Santander +0.25 | 1.80 |
| Over / Under 2.75 | Over 2.75 | 1.85 |
| Over / Under 2.75 | Under 2.75 | 2.00 |
Head to head
Malaga and Racing Santander have met 10 times in the matches we have on record: Malaga won 4, Racing Santander won 3 and 3 matches ended level. On that record Malaga have the better of it. They averaged 1.9 goals per game, and 4 of the 10 had three goals or more. The most recent meeting, on 2026-05-24, finished Malaga 1-1 Racing Santander.
- 2026-05-24: Malaga 1-1 Racing Santander (SPA D2)
- 2025-10-05: Racing Santander 3-0 Malaga (SPA D2)
- 2025-02-01: Racing Santander 2-1 Malaga (SPA D2)
- 2024-11-23: Malaga 0-0 Racing Santander (SPA D2)
- 2023-03-05: Malaga 0-1 Racing Santander (SPA D2)
Recent form
Malaga
Malaga have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 6 matches (L W D L D L, newest first), scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.7 goals per game.
- 2026-10-31: away v Real Betis 2-1 (L)
- 2026-10-27: away v Alcazar 0-3 (W)
- 2026-10-23: away v Alaves 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-18: home v Real Sociedad 2-5 (L)
- 2026-10-09: home v RCD Espanyol 1-1 (D)
Racing Santander
Racing Santander's last 6 results read L W W L D L from the newest back: 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats, and 1.0 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
- 2026-11-01: home v Real Madrid 0-3 (L)
- 2026-10-29: away v Ribadesella CF 0-2 (W)
- 2026-10-24: home v RCD Espanyol 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-18: away v Osasuna 2-0 (L)
- 2026-10-11: home v Valencia 2-2 (D)
Put together, the recent matches of the two sides averaged 3.1 goals per game, above the over/under line of 2.75.
League standings
- Malaga: 20th, 5 points from 11 matches (0W 5D 6L, goals 8-21). At home they have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats from 5 (5-10).
- Racing Santander: 16th, 11 points from 11 matches (3W 2D 6L, goals 15-29). Away they have 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats from 5 (4-18).
Team news
- Malaga injuries: Joaquin Munoz Benavides, Diego Murillo, Aaron Ochoa, Julen Lobete Cienfuegos, Pablo Martinez Andres, Juan Cruz Diaz Esposito
- Racing Santander injuries: Andres Martin Garcia, Alvaro Mantilla
Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, so check them before you place a bet.
Malaga vs Racing Santander prediction
The market sees Malaga are slight favourites on the prices, at 41% against 24% for the draw and 35% for Racing Santander. The goal model fitted to the prices makes 1-1 the single most likely scoreline (about 11%), with around 3.0 goals expected in total.
This prediction is calculated from market prices only. It does not include team news or line-ups, and a probability is not a promise: the less likely result still happens regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Malaga vs Racing Santander kick off?
The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT+7 (13:00 UTC) on Saturday 7 November 2026. Times on the site follow the time zone you pick in the header.
Who is the favourite?
Malaga are the slight favourites, with a 41% chance on the de-margined 1X2 prices.
How many goals are expected?
The over/under line is 2.75 and the prices point to about 3.0 goals.
Where can I follow Malaga vs Racing Santander live?
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