Racing Santander vs Espanyol Prediction, Tips & Odds
Racing Santander vs Espanyol
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The model favours Espanyol to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1 against Racing Santander. Espanyol currently sits in 11th place with 8 points from 8 matches, having recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. Their goal difference stands at zero, with 11 goals scored and 11 conceded, indicating a balanced offensive and defensive performance. The team’s form shows some inconsistency, but they managed to secure a win and a draw in their last five matches, suggesting they are capable of competing effectively. Racing Santander, on the other hand, is positioned 16th in the standings with 7 points from 7 games, having won 2, drawn 1, and lost 4. Their goal difference of -10 highlights defensive struggles, having conceded 21 goals while scoring only 11. Recent form indicates some improvement, with two wins in their last five matches, but they still face significant challenges in both defence and consistency. The model indicates a win probability of around 55% for Espanyol, suggesting they are the more likely team to secure the three points. However, Racing Santander's recent form could pose a risk if they manage to capitalise on their home advantage. The full methodology is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model assesses expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.0% probability.
Racing Santander have been the stronger side, winning 35% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Racing Santander are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Racing Santander vs Espanyol| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.40 | 3.62 | 2.85 | 1.73 | 2.14 | 1.57 | 2.25 | |
| 2.50 | 3.62 | 2.68 | 1.72 | 2.15 | — | — | |
| 2.40 | 3.40 | 2.70 | — | — | 1.57 | 2.30 | |
| 2.38 | 3.60 | 2.70 | 1.73 | 2.10 | 1.62 | 2.20 | |
| 2.47 | 3.72 | 2.93 | 1.78 | 2.20 | 1.57 | 2.28 | |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 6 Meetings (Espanyol leads 3-2)In the last six matches between Racing Santander and Espanyol, the record stands at Racing Santander with 2 wins, 1 draw, and Espanyol with 3 wins. The scorelines suggest a competitive rivalry, with only one match ending in a draw and several close encounters. Notably, Espanyol has secured three victories, including a 2-0 win in their most recent meeting. Racing Santander's wins were both by narrow margins, indicating that while the matches have been relatively balanced, Espanyol has had the upper hand historically, particularly in more recent fixtures.
La Liga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 9 | 30 | 27 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 22 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 21 | WWLWW |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 19 | LWDWW |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 16 | WWWLW |
| 6 |  Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 14 | LDLWW |
| 15 | Espanyol | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 8 | LDLLW |
| 16 | Racing Santander | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 25 | -12 | 8 | LDLLW |
| 18 |  Elche | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 7 | DDWLD |
| 19 |  Valencia | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 6 | DDLWL |
| 20 |  Malaga | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 4 | LDLLD |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonRacing Santander have won 6 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Racing Santander 2-2 and beat Racing Santander 2-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 6D 7L from the last 20 games (35% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Espanyol have won 3 of their last 19 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 10. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Espanyol 1-1 and lost to Rayo Vallecano 2-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 6W 12D 16L from the last 34 games (18% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersRacing Santander
No reported absences
Espanyol
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Racing Santander have averaged 6.0 corners per match at home; Espanyol 2.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Racing Santander have generated 1.63 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 35% of them. They put 4.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Racing Santander player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
