Champions Barcelona have made a perfect start to the new La Liga season with five wins from five.
However, the Blaugrana's performances have been far from immaculate and Racing Santander will aim to put them under pressure at Camp Nou.
The Cantabrians have been promoted back to La Liga after 14 years and arrive in Catalonia fresh off their second win of 2026/27.
Barcelona v Racing Santander Tips Summary
Best Bet - Barcelona to win and both teams to score @ 5/6
Alternative Bet - Lamine Yamal to score two or more @ 11/4
Bet Builder - Over 4 goals, Raphinha to score, Xavi Espart to score or assist & Yassir Zabiri: 1+ shots on target @ 6/1
Barcelona v Racing Santander Prediction
Best Bet: Barcelona to win and both teams to score @ 1/1
Barcelona looked overconfident in Sunday's 4-2 win at Levante, cruising in attack but overplaying in defence.
That was their sixth win from as many games, including their 5-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Feyenoord.
Yet, Levante had 13 shots and Wednesday's opponents, Santander, have scored in four of their five La Liga matches.
Racing beat Alaves 2-1 on Saturday, their second victory of the season. However, both wins have been at home, losing 1-0 at Getafe and then 3-2 at Rayo Vallecano.
Rayo scored twice in defeat at Camp Nou last month and with this game somewhat of a free hit for Los Verdiblancos, they are backed to grab a goal, albeit in defeat.
Alternative Bet: Lamine Yamal to score two or more @ 11/4
Lamine Yamal made more history on Sunday with his brace against Levante, his third of the season, making him the first player to do so since Lionel Messi in 2012/13.
The 19-year-old has now scored seven times in his last four games in all competitions, and another double appeal, especially as he could be on penalties again after Raphinha handed him the ball at the weekend.
Barcelona v Racing Santander Bet Builder Tip
Over 4 goals
Raphinha to score
Xavi Espart to score or assist
Yassir Zabiri: 1+ shots on target
Pays 6/1
Of Barca's six games in all competitions, five have featured five or more goals – the anomaly being the 2-0 win over Athletic – so backing four in the game leaves room for wiggle room.
Blaugrana forward Raphinha seems to be revelling in a more central role this season.
He has scored eight goals in all competitions and, after missing out at Levante - albeit he provided two assists and allowed Yamal to take the penalty - the Brazilian can add to his tally.
Raphinha's opening assist was for Xavi Espart, a typically technical La Masia-produced midfielder who is making a good fist of playing left-back.
The teenager opened the scoring on Sunday but has also provided two assists in 2026/27, so can contribute another goal involvement.
Finally, with Racing expected to be underdogs yet still have chances on the break, look out for Yassir Zabiri to have an effort or more on target.
Of Levante's 13 shots at the weekend, seven found the target. The skilful Moroccan scored both goals against Alaves, finding the target with three of his five shots.
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Key Match Stats
Barcelona have won six out of six competitive fixtures in 2026/27
Five of the Blaugranas' games have featured five or more goals
Lamine Yamal has scored three La Liga braces already this season
Raphinha has scored eight times in six 2026/27 appearances
Xavi Espart scored and registered two assists
Yassine Zabiri scored twice on Saturday, and three of his five shots were on target
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