Played: final score 2–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
On 24 October 2026 · 15:15 at El Sardinero (Santander), Racing Santander take on Espanyol, with Jesús Gil Manzano, Spain in charge. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Racing Santander vs Espanyol: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Racing Santander lie 16th, having collected 11 points after 11 matches (3W 2D 6L); Espanyol lie 14th, having collected 11 points (3W 2D 6L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Racing Santander average 1.4 goals for and 2.8 against, compared with 1.2 for and 1.3 against for Espanyol.
- Form in the competition. Racing Santander: 2W 2D 5L, goals 13–25; Espanyol: 2W 2D 5L, goals 11–12.
- Head to head. In 7 previous meetings, Racing Santander have taken 3 wins to Espanyol's 3 wins, plus 1 draw; the goal tally stands at 7–8.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.2%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.56), which we give a 63% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 62%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 58%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 7; Racing Santander 3 wins, 1 draw, Espanyol 3 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.1 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Racing Santander 13–25, Espanyol 11–12.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 58%.
- Unavailable: Racing Santander 1, Espanyol 2.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 62%, top price 1.53). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Racing Santander: S. Eriksson. Espanyol will be without: K. Garcia, Jofre. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Racing Santander vs Espanyol: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.37 | 3.75 | 3.05 |
| Market average | 2.30 | 3.63 | 2.98 |
| Lowest odds | 2.25 | 3.40 | 2.90 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.22 | 1.19 | 79.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.70 | 1.64 | 58.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.40 | 2.29 | 41.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.63 | 2.53 | 37.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.53 | 1.51 | 61.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.50 | 2.44 | 38.1% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 24/10/26, 12:03. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 4.7%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Racing Santander 1–1 Espanyol, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Racing Santander 16th (11 points), Espanyol 14th (11 points).
- Form in the competition: Racing Santander 2W 2D 5L (13:25), Espanyol 2W 2D 5L (11:12).
- H2H: 7 matches: Racing Santander 3W 1D 3L, goals 7–8.
- Absences: Racing Santander 1, Espanyol 2.
Who will win Racing Santander vs Espanyol?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Racing Santander vs Espanyol: injuries and missing players
Racing Santander
- S. Erikssonshoulder injury · will miss the match
Espanyol
- K. Garciahamstring injury · will miss the match
- Jofregroin injury · will miss the match
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 10-0-1 | 46:12 | 30 | |
| 2 | 11 | 9-1-1 | 22:8 | 28 | |
| 3 | 11 | 9-0-2 | 28:10 | 27 | |
| 4 | 11 | 7-2-2 | 18:15 | 23 | |
| 5 | 11 | 6-1-4 | 20:20 | 19 | |
| 6 | 12 | 5-3-4 | 17:19 | 18 | |
| 7 | 10 | 4-3-3 | 14:10 | 15 | |
| 8 | 11 | 3-5-3 | 15:14 | 14 | |
| 9 | 12 | 3-4-5 | 15:17 | 13 | |
| 10 | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:15 | 12 | |
| 11 | 11 | 2-6-3 | 10:10 | 12 | |
| 12 | 10 | 3-3-4 | 15:20 | 12 | |
| 13 | 11 | 3-3-5 | 8:16 | 12 | |
| 14 | 11 | 3-2-6 | 13:14 | 11 | |
| 15 | 11 | 3-2-6 | 11:22 | 11 | |
| 16 | 11 | 3-2-6 | 15:29 | 11 | |
| 17 | 11 | 2-4-5 | 14:18 | 10 | |
| 18 | 11 | 2-4-5 | 16:21 | 10 | |
| 19 | 11 | 2-3-6 | 8:17 | 9 | |
| 20 | 11 | 0-5-6 | 8:21 | 5 |
Recent matches
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Racing Santander vs Espanyol?
Over 2.5 goals (1.70); Racing Santander or draw (1X) (1.43).
Who will win Racing Santander vs Espanyol?
Our estimate gives Racing Santander a 42% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Espanyol 32%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 24 October 2026 at 15:15, venue El Sardinero, Santander. Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano, Spain.
Who will be missing?
Racing Santander: S. Eriksson. Espanyol: K. Garcia, Jofre. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 58% (odds 1.70) and under 2.5 goals at 42% (odds 2.40).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 62% (odds 1.53).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.2%), then 2–1 (8.9%) and 1–0 (8.0%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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