Mirandes take on the visitors Racing Santander in the second leg of Spanish Laliga2 playoff semifinals. First leg result: 3-3. The match will be played on Thursday, June 12th at Estadio Municipal de Anduva (Miranda de Ebro).
Mirandés have a unique chance to break into the top division. The Boars are soon to celebrate their 100th anniversary, but it wasn’t until 2012 that they finally earned promotion to the Segunda División. Their debut run lasted five seasons before a brief relegation, followed by a successful return and seeming consolidation at a higher level. However, results had started to decline, and just last year they finished as low as 18th. Despite the poor showing, Alessio Lisci kept his job — and that decision proved wise. This season, Mirandés showed massive improvement and came close to direct promotion to La Liga. They won five of their last six games, but still finished two points behind Elche (75 vs. 77) and had to settle for a playoff spot. In the first leg away from home, they seemed in control but let victory slip in the dying minutes, settling for a 3-3 draw.
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Racing Santander were once a mainstay in the top flight — even finishing second and playing in European competition many years ago. But after dropping to the Segunda in 2012, they eventually fell as low as the third tier, spending 2020–2022 in the Primera RFEF. Their return to the Segunda was steady, and last season they narrowly missed the playoffs — finishing level on points with Oviedo but losing out on sixth place due to head-to-head record. This time, they not only maintained their form but managed to improve. Despite a poor finish — just one win in their last five matches — Racing still secured fifth place with 71 points. The experience of last season’s near miss may serve as valuable motivation in this promotion campaign.
Racing went unbeaten in three straight meetings previously, but this season Mirandés won both regular-season encounters. What slipped away on the road should be secured at home. Back the hosts to get the decisive win.
Prediction for the match: Mirandes to win.
