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Racing Santander

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31 May 2026

16:30 (UTC+0)

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Cadiz

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El Sardinero prepares for a coronation as Racing Santander need just a single point to secure the Segunda División title against a Cadiz side already safe from relegation. While the visitors have mathematically secured survival, they arrive decimated by squad exclusions and injuries, leaving the door wide open for the league leaders.

Home Motivation

High

Racing Santander is at the top of the table and needs just one point to guarantee the league title, providing high motivation to finish as champions.

Away Motivation

Medium

Cadiz is safe from relegation and cannot reach the promotion playoffs, making this a dead-rubber fixture for them; the manager is expected to rotate and give minutes to youth players.

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Key Metrics

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Metric

Away

2.14

Goals scored per game

All comps (EWMA)

0.97

Racing Santander is producing more than double the goals of Cadiz on a recent-form basis.

6.62

Shots on target per game

All comps (EWMA)

2.98

The hosts are significantly more threatening, finding the target nearly four times more often than the visitors in recent matches.

2.20

PPG at Venue

League venue (last 10)

1.00

Racing Santander earns four times as many points per match at home as Cadiz does on the road in their last 10 respective outings.

1.48

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

0.89

Racing Santander consistently creates better scoring opportunities, trending well above Cadiz's output in recent form.

44%

Shot accuracy %

All comps (EWMA)

34%

The hosts demonstrate far superior clinical efficiency in front of goal on a recent-form basis.

Form & Streaks

Racing Santander have won 8 of their last 10 matches at El Sardinero in the league (8W, 0D, 2L).

Cadiz are winless in their last 5 away matches across all competitions (0W, 2D, 3L).

Racing Santander have seen Over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 10 league matches.

Tactical Overview

At home, Racing Santander have been an offensive juggernaut, winning 8 of their last 10 at El Sardinero with high-scoring displays including a 4-1 win over Valladolid and a 5-1 thrashing of Almeria. Their recent-form average of 2.14 goals per game is fueled by the creative influence of Iñigo Vicente and the clinical finishing of Andrés Martín. Conversely, Cadiz has struggled immensely on the road, losing 6 of their last 10 away matches and failing to record a win in that span (1W, 3D, 6L). The visitors' tactical setup will be severely compromised by the absence of their core attacking unit, including Lucas Pérez and Suso, likely forcing manager Imanol Idiakez to rely on youth prospects and veteran captain Álex Fernández in a sentimental final start. Racing Santander should dominate possession, trending at 52% in recent matches, and leverage a significant gap in shot accuracy (44% vs 34% on a recent-form basis) to overwhelm a Cadiz defense anchored by Sergio Arribas.

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Key Players

Racing Santander will rely on the attacking prowess of Andrés Martín, who has been in good form. Defender Manu Hernando anchors the defense and will be important in containing Cadiz's attacks.

Absences

Peio Canales

not fit to start, being preserved for Athletic return

OUT

Damián Rodríguez

suspension

BAN

M. Lozano

cruciate ligament tear

OUT

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Key Players

Racing Santander will rely on the attacking prowess of Andrés Martín, who has been in good form. Defender Manu Hernando anchors the defense and will be important in containing Cadiz's attacks.

Absences

Peio Canales

not fit to start, being preserved for Athletic return

OUT

Damián Rodríguez

suspension

BAN

M. Lozano

cruciate ligament tear

OUT

Away

Key Players

Sergio Arribas will be important in defense.

Absences

B. Ocampo

excluded from squad (contract ending)

OUT

Roger

excluded from squad (contract ending)

OUT

Lucas Pérez

excluded from squad (contract ending)

OUT

Suso

undisclosed injury

OUT

Iza Carcelén

undisclosed injury

OUT

Javi Ontiveros

undisclosed injury

OUT

I. Tabatadze

undisclosed injury

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

A. Morilla

20 matches officiated · 2025/26

average

Cards/G

5.8

avg 5.6

Fouls/G

26.9

avg 26.8

Pen Rate

0.05

Normal

A. Morilla has officiated 20 Segunda División matches this season, averaging 5.85 cards per game, which is slightly above the league average of 5.62. Given that Cadiz averages 3.11 yellow cards in recent form, Morilla's tendency for strictness could lead to bookings, though the dead-rubber nature of the match for the visitors may lower the intensity.

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