A new chapter begins for Racing Santander as they welcome Villarreal in their long-awaited return to La Liga. Santander will be eager to make a statement in front of their home supporters, although their preseason preparations were far from convincing, with too many defeats raising questions ahead of the opener. Asier Villalibre has signed permanently, while experienced midfielder Sergio Canales is expected to make his debut. Racing have been productive in attack recently, scoring 2.10 goals per game across their last 10 matches, but they have also failed to keep a clean sheet in any of them.
Villarreal, meanwhile, arrive with greater top-flight experience and finished preseason on a high, beating Galatasaray 2-1. The Yellow Submarine managed to keep hold of their key players during the summer, providing continuity ahead of the new campaign. Peter Gulacsi is expected to make his La Liga debut, adding further experience between the posts. Villarreal have won 50% of their last 10 matches and average 2.00 goals per game.
The visitors also boast the stronger H2H record, winning six of 11 previous meetings, and should have enough quality to spoil Santander’s big return. Therefore, we believe that there is big value in betting on Away Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (both sides have averaged 3.50 goals per game recently).
This Primera Division match will be played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 16:00.
What is our Racing Santander vs Villarreal prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Racing Santander 1 - 2 Villarreal
Racing Santander vs Villarreal Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ayoze Perez @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ayoze Perez @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Maguette Gueye @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Villarreal 0 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Villarreal +1 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Villarreal to Win @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Villarreal to Win/Villarreal to Win @ 225 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Villarreal - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferRacing Santander Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwdllwd | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwlwd | 2.17 |
| Away | wddl | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 4.33 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.83 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.55 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.29 | 1.22 | 1.38 |
Villarreal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdllwlwlww | 1.60 |
| Home | wlww | 2.25 |
| Away | dllwlw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 4.50 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 3.25 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.35 | 1.63 | 1.17 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.30 | 1.40 |
Racing Santander vs Villarreal Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Racing Santander (18%)
11 Matches
Villarreal (55%)
Racing Santander vs Villarreal Past Results
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