Racing Santander vs Espanyol prediction, tips and odds
- league
- Racing Santander: high
- Espanyol: high
- Kick-off
- your local time
- Competition
- Spanish La Liga
Our prediction
Simón Eriksson (doubtful), André Almeida (out), Andrés Martín (doubtful)
Jofre Carreras (doubtful), Kike García (out), Borja Iglesias (out), Javi Puado (doubtful)
- goals per meeting
- 2.0goals per meeting
- with both teams scoring
- 2/6with both teams scoring
- over 2.5 goals
- 2/6over 2.5 goals
- likeliest half-time score
- 0–0likeliest half-time score
Our picks
- Goals stay downOur pickUnder 5.5 Goals1.08
- A quiet first halfOur pickUnder 2.5 GoalsPrice hidden until revealed
How the model sees it
- 1–112%
- 1–09%
- 2–19%
- Projected goals
- 2.8
- Likeliest at half time
- 0–028%
- Competition goals a game
- 3.07
- Competition matches over 2.5
- 57%
| Stat | RAC | ESP | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1.48 | 1.33 | 2.8 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.34 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| Shots | 12.6 | 14.0 | 26.6 |
| Corners | 5.1 | 4.88 | 10.0 |
| Fouls | 12.5 | 14.7 | 27.1 |
Per ninety minutes. Goals use the fitted goals model. Other stats combine each side’s rate with what its opponent allows, pulled toward the competition’s own average where the sample is thin; cards are anchored to the referee.
Form, head-to-head and trends
| Trend | RAC | ESP |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Both teams scored | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Clean sheets | 0/5 | 0/5 |
| Failed to score | 2/5 | 1/5 |
- WRacing Santander 2–0 Espanyol2024-02-10 · Segunda División (LaLiga Hypermotion)2 gls
- LEspanyol 2–0 Racing Santander2023-08-19 · Segunda División (LaLiga Hypermotion)2 gls
- LEspanyol 3–1 Racing Santander2012-03-19 · La Liga4 gls
- LRacing Santander 0–1 Espanyol2011-10-22 · La Liga1 gls
- WEspanyol 1–2 Racing Santander2011-04-03 · La Liga3 gls
Match context
- Form
- Racing Santander L D L L L (0-2 at Osasuna, 2-2 v Valencia at home, 0-5 at Celta, 2-7 v Barcelona at home, 2-3 at Rayo) — heavy conceders, 25 against in 9. Espanyol L D L L D (0-1 v Atlético at home, 1-1 at Málaga, 1-2 at Real Sociedad, 1-2 v Real Madrid, 1-1 at Levante) — low-s…
- History
- Racing Santander and Espanyol have met plenty but rarely lately: the only two meetings since 2012 are Segunda (2023-24) games, both won 2-0 by the home side — Espanyol 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium (19 Aug 2023, HT 1-0) and Racing 2-0 at El Sardinero (10 Feb 2024, HT 2-0). Before that, La Liga in 2010-12: Espanyol 3-1 (HT 2-1), Racing 0-1, Espanyol 1-2, Racing 0-0. In stature Espanyol are the bigger, more established top-flight club, but both arrive level on 8 points in this 2026-27 La Liga and Racin…
- The competition
- Spanish La Liga (Primera División), 2026-27 — Spain's national top flight, 20 teams, matchday 10 of 38. Both sides are in the relegation scrap: Espanyol sit 16th (8 pts from 9 games, 11 scored / 12 conceded, -1) and hosts Racing Santander 17th on 8 pts with 13 scored and 25 conceded (-12, joint-worst GD in the division). Positions 18-20 are relegated, so this is a six-pointer between two sides just above the drop; Racing, promoted and leaking heavily, need home points. Neither is in Europe; Esp…
Team news
- Simón Eriksson — doubtful (gk)
- André Almeida — out (mid)
- Andrés Martín — doubtful (fwd)
- Jofre Carreras — doubtful (fwd)
- Kike García — out (fwd)
- Borja Iglesias — out (fwd)
- Javi Puado — doubtful (fwd)
Spanish La Liga table and leaders
| # | Club | PL | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 9 | — | 27 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 9 | — | 22 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 9 | — | 21 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 9 | — | 19 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 9 | — | 16 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 9 | — | 14 |
Top 6 shown · as read when this competition was last scouted.
- 1RaphinhaBarcelona12 goals
- 2Kylian MbappéReal Madrid9 goals
- 3Lamine YamalBarcelona8 goals
- 4Sergio CamelloRayo Vallecano7 goals
- 5Yassir ZabiriRacing Santander7 goals
- 1Lamine YamalBarcelona6 assists
- 2RaphinhaBarcelona3 assists
- 1Álvaro VallésReal Betis4 clean sheets
- 2Ionuț RaduCelta Vigo4 clean sheets
BBC Sport top scorers, SoccerNews (22 Oct 2026), FBref clean sheets; as of matchday 9.
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Frequently asked questions
What is our Racing Santander vs Espanyol prediction?
We project 1–1. Our model gives Racing Santander 41%, the draw 25% and Espanyol 34%.
What is the best bet for Racing Santander vs Espanyol?
Our tip is Full time · Under 5.5 Goals at 1.08.
What time does Racing Santander vs Espanyol kick off?
Racing Santander vs Espanyol kicks off at Sat 14:15 in the Spanish La Liga.
Who is out for Racing Santander vs Espanyol?
Reported absences: Simón Eriksson (doubtful), André Almeida (out), Andrés Martín (doubtful), Jofre Carreras (doubtful), Kike García (out), Borja Iglesias (out), Javi Puado (doubtful).
What happened the last time Racing Santander vs Espanyol met?
Racing Santander 2–0 Espanyol (2024-02-10 · Segunda División (LaLiga Hypermotion)). Over their last 6 meetings it is 2 wins for Racing Santander, 1 draw and 3 for Espanyol.
Are these tips free?
The prediction, the match data and our lead tip are free on every match page. The confidence behind each call — our probability, the edge and the engine's own read — is where a coin is spent.