SD Eibar vs Racing Santander Preview 25/09/2022

SD Eibar vs Racing Santander – 25/09/2022

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Racing Santander are back in Spain’s Segunda. However, the team is struggling with life in the second division. Racing are 20th in the standings with four points from six matches this season. All four points came in Racing Santander’s last two games.

On Sunday, Racing Santander will face fifth-place Eibar. The Gunsmiths have 10 points from six matches in La Liga 2, and they are four points off first-place Alaves going into the weekend. Two of Eibar’s last three matches in the Segunda finished as defeats.

Eibar and Racing Santander last played in 2014 in a friendly. There are no recent trends between these clubs ahead of Sunday’s matchday No. 7 fixture.

The Gunsmiths are perfect at home this season with nine points from three games. Eibar outscored their opponents at home 7-1.

Racing Santander have three points from nine points on offer away from home this season. Los Verdiblancos lost their two opening away matches this season but claimed a 2-0 win against Sporting Gijon last time on the road. Santander were outscored 3-2 on the road in their three away fixtures.

Scoring is a problem for Racing Santander. They scored just two goals in six matches, with Matheus Aias and Sekou Gassama scored Racing Santander’s goals this term. Manager Guillermo Fernández Romo needs to find a player capable of scoring more goals.

Eibar have 10 goals this season. Stoichkov and Gustavo Blanco Leschuk lead Eibar in goals with four combined – two apiece. Eibar were held scoreless against FC Andorra last time, losing 2-0.

Racing Santander drew nil-nil with Las Palmas last time out. Coach Romo will be without Jorge Pombo on Sunday after the defensive midfielder received a red card against Las Palmas.

Romo is likely to be without three additional players due to injury. Forward Cedric Omoigui has physical discomfort and is ruled out until October. Defender Unai Medina has a thigh injury, and Midfielder Arturo Molina has a contusion. Both players will miss the match.

Eibar coach Gaizka Garitano has no fresh injuries. The manager can select his strongest squad for Racing Santander’s arrival.

Garitano should use a 4-2-3-1 formation once more versus Santander. After Eibar’s 2-0 loss to FC Andorra, Garitano could rotate the side with Peru Nolaskoain and Stoichkov coming into the starting XI.

Eibar should pick up all three points with a win at home against the newly promoted side. The Gunsmiths are in excellent home form and should pick up a fourth straight win at Ipurura Stadium.