La Liga· Regular Season - 1· Estadio El Sardinero
Racing Santander
Villarreal2-2
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Racing Santander vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 16 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Racing Santander vs Villarreal tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Racing Santander +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XRacing Santander or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Villarreal +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| X2Villarreal or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 52% | 1.93 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| 1Racing Santander to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Racing Santander -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| 2Villarreal to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Villarreal -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.91 | - |
Racing Santander vs Villarreal preview & analysis
Match preview
Racing Santander host Villarreal in the La Liga (Regular Season - 1) at Estadio El Sardinero on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 5 meetings between these sides, Racing Santander have won 2, Villarreal have won 1 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.4 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Racing Santander narrow favourites: Racing Santander 44%, draw 38%, Villarreal 18%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.7 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Head to head
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +27 | 24 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 18 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 |  Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 | Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Racing Santander vs Villarreal: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Racing Santander vs Villarreal?
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Racing Santander are favourites. Our model gives Racing Santander a 44% chance of winning, Villarreal 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Racing Santander vs Villarreal?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Racing Santander vs Villarreal kick off?
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Racing Santander vs Villarreal kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at Estadio El Sardinero, Santander.