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Santander vs. Valencia: Clash of struggling giants
11 Oct
Summary
- Both teams aim for a much-needed win after poor league starts.
- Valencia holds a dominant head-to-head record against Santander.
- Santander boasts an impressive unbeaten streak at home.
The Spanish La Liga is set to resume with a significant encounter between Racing Santander and Valencia at the Estadio El Sardinero. This match marks the first meeting between the two clubs since January 2012. Both Racing Santander and Valencia have struggled in the early part of the season, desperately seeking a victory to improve their league positions.
Racing Santander, recently promoted back to the top flight after a 14-year absence, has accumulated seven points from their opening seven matches. This places them 16th in the league standings, having suffered significant defeats, including a 5-0 loss to Celta Vigo and a 7-2 hammering by Barcelona just before the international break.
Valencia, meanwhile, has also found the current campaign difficult, sitting 19th with only four points from their seven games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a loss to Real Sociedad and a narrow win against Alaves preceding this fixture. Despite their struggles, Valencia holds a strong historical advantage over Racing Santander, remaining unbeaten in their last nine encounters.
However, Racing Santander has demonstrated considerable strength at home, with an eight-game unbeaten streak in competitive matches dating back to April. Given both teams' current form and Santander's home advantage, a draw is predicted for this crucial encounter.
