Ponferradina will host Racing Club on Thursday in a Copa del Rey second-round tie.
The third-tier hosts got past UD Logrones to reach this stage, while their second-tier visitors will search for a round-of-32 place having seen off SD Logrones in the first round.
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Ponferradina vs Racing Club prediction: Third-round spot on the line
Key stats
- Racing Club have won five of their eight away games so far this season.
- The last four H2Hs ended in draws.
- Only two sides in Primera RFEF – Group 1 have picked up fewer than Poferradina's seven home league points this season.
Correct score prediction: Ponferradina 0-3 Racing Club
Going at a better rate in the division above their hosts, Racing Club should cruise through to the Copa del Rey third round on Thursday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Can Ponferradina advance with upset?
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, bookmakers back Racing Club to advance with a 69.2% chance.
A draw in 90 minutes is given a 21.7% chance, while the hosts are only handed a 15.4% chance to win in normal time. Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Copa del Rey predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Run of league stalemates
In 11 H2Hs since 2013, Ponferradina have managed three victories to Racing Club's two.
Their last meetings in the Segunda Division in the 2022-23 term produced a pair of 1-1 draws.
Spain Segunda 05/02/23
Ponferradina
Racing Santander
Spain Segunda 23/10/22
Racing Santander
Ponferradina
Spain Segunda 24/06/20
Ponferradina
Racing Santander
Spain Segunda 10/11/19
Racing Santander
Ponferradina
Spain Segunda B Group 1 12/03/17
Racing Santander
Ponferradina
Ponferradina preview: Back-to-back third-round runs?
Ponferradina will hope to upset the odds on Thursday and progress to the final 32 again after a 3-1 first-round win over UD Logrones.
La Ponfe are winless in four league outings, leaving them 16th in Primera RFEF – Group 1, with winger Borja Valle likely missing out through injury after an issue at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Jimenez (GK); Andujar, Novoa, Moltenis, Lopez; Fernandez, Frinpong, Undabarrena, Mula; Cortes & Vazquez
Last five results:
- Ponferradina 1-2 Arenas Getxo
- Celta Vigo B 2-0 Ponferradina
- Ponferradina 1-1 Lugo
- Barakaldo 0-0 Ponferradina
- Ponferradina 2-0 Cacereno
Racing Club preview: Visitors seeking third straight win
Since cruising through the first round with a 4-0 beating of SD Logrones, Racing Club have moved second in the Segunda Division with back-to-back wins, most recently thrashing Eibar 4-0 on Sunday.
Maguette Gueye will return to contention after a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Andreev (GK); Mantilla, Castro, Manu, Salinas; Gueye, Aldasoro; Cabanzon, Sergio, Martin & Villalibre
Last five results:
- Racing Club 4-0 Eibar
- Burgos 0-2 Racing Club
- Racing Club 2-2 Granada
- Las Palmas 3-1 Racing Club
- Racing Club 1-0 Real Sociedad B
Player to watch: Asier Villalibre
Racing Club's Asier Villalibre heads into Thursday's Copa del Rey tie in fine form, having scored in each of his side's last four outings, taking his tally to 10 for the season in 16 Segunda Division games.
The Alaves loanee's last goalless start came in their first-round victory over SD Logrones, and Villalibre will now aim to open his account in this competition at the second time of asking.