• Competition: Spain - Segunda Division
• Date: Sunday, 8th, September 2024
• Kickoff: 13:00 UK / 14.00 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Municipal da Malata (Ferrol)

Racing Ferrol’s hunt for a first win resumes on Sunday when they take on Mirandes at Estadio Municipal de A Malata in the fourth matchday of the Segunda Division.

As newcomers last season, Racing Ferrol had a rather solid campaign in Spain’s second division, as not only did they dispel any doubts about survival much earlier than expected, but they were also on the verge of sneaking into the playoff spots, although a dreadful finish with just one win from the final five rounds left them to settle for a 10th-place finish. Unfortunately, the start of the new 2024-25 Segunda Division campaign has been anything but ideal, as a meager haul of just one point from a possible nine has plunged Os Dianos Verdes to the bottom of the table.

Mirandes began their sixth straight season in the Spanish second division in mid-August, but it is clear that their performance has been steadily declining each year, with the most significant indicator being last season’s close call with relegation, narrowly escaping the drop to the third tier by only four points. After a disappointing preseason, expectations for the start of the 2024-25 campaign were low, but the Young Wild Boars delivered a pleasant surprise as a narrow 1-0 win over Cordoba on opening day was followed by back-to-back draws against Malaga and Zaragoza.

Racing Ferrol vs Mirandes Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

Despite the advantage of playing on home soil, Racing Ferrol has little else to boast about heading into Sunday's contest, so it wouldn't be surprising if their wait for a first win continues as their opponent Mirandes has proven to be a tough nut to crack. We’re leaning towards a low-scoring encounter as neither of these sides has shown a sharp edge in front of goal during their opening three outings, especially Os Dianos Verdes, who suffered back-to-back shutouts in defeats to Granada and Deportivo La Coruna.

Even though they’ve had a more comfortable beginning to the 2024-25 season compared to their Sunday rivals, Mirandes have been lacking inventiveness in the attacking areas, managing to score just two goals up to this point. The key to their unbeaten start to the season lies in their well-organized defense, which has conceded only once in the opening three matches, so Alessio Lisci’s men will once again rely on a solid backline to continue their positive run. With Racing Ferrol were kept off the scoresheet in back-to-back matches, Mirandés’ defensive unit has proven difficult to break down, so we anticipate a drab contest with little action where a single goal could be enough to separate the two sides.