Racing Santander v Mirandés: Forecast, Odds and Bets

June 6, 2025

The first leg of the promotion play-off semi-final between Racing Santander and Mirandés is set for 08 June 2025. The match kicks off at 17:30 BST (18:30 CEST in Italy, Germany, France and Spain) at the historic Campos de Sport de El Sardinero in Santander.

This encounter carries huge significance as both sides battle for a place in the Spanish top flight. Racing Santander will be keen to use home advantage, while Mirandés arrive in strong form and confident of pulling off an away result.

How are both teams coming into this?

Racing Santander enjoyed a solid regular season, securing their play-off spot with a strong home record at El Sardinero. They have been particularly resilient in tight matches, often grinding out results with defensive organisation. Recent form suggests they are peaking at the right time, though they will need to tighten up at the back to keep Mirandés at bay.

Mirandés booked their semi-final berth with an impressive run of away performances. The side has been dangerous on the break and can punish teams that commit numbers forward. Their confidence is sky-high after a memorable Copa del Rey run and they will fancy their chances of nicking a goal in Santander.

Our forecast

We expect a tense first leg with both sides wary of conceding. Racing Santander will control possession early on, but Mirandés are more than capable of exploiting space on the counter. A cautious approach could see few clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes.

Overall, we reckon this tie will be decided over two legs rather than in the first match. A tight 1-1 draw feels the most likely outcome, with Racing perhaps edging possession but Mirandés looking dangerous on the break. Backing both teams to score could be the value play.