Odds overview
In the 1X2 market, Racing Santander to win has a slight edge at 2.35, while Espanyol Barcelona to win is around 2.85 and the draw is 3.65. Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.67, compared with 2.20 for Under 2.5 goals. In the main handicap market, Racing Santander (0) at 1.75 looks more appealing than Espanyol Barcelona (0) at 2.08.
Why Racing Santander are favourites
Bookmakers favour the hosts: Racing Santander to win is offered at 2.35, the draw at 3.65 and an Espanyol Barcelona win at 2.85.
- The hosts have been strong in attack, especially in front of their own fans, scoring at least once in 9 of their last 10 home matches.
- The visitors' defence regularly leaves their goalkeeper busy: Espanyol Barcelona's opponents have had more than 3.5 shots on target in 9 of their last 10 away La Liga matches.
- Racing Santander have lost to Espanyol Barcelona just once in their last eight meetings in Santander.
Form and Line-up Racing Santander
In La Liga Matchday 9, Racing Santander lost 0:2 away to Osasuna, conceding the first goal from a penalty. It was their third defeat in four league matches, following losses to Barcelona (2:7) and Celta de Vigo (0:5). Racing Santander also drew with Valencia (2:2) during that spell.
- Racing Santander have had more than 3.5 shots on target in 9 of their last 10 home matches in all competitions.
- Racing Santander have been caught offside fewer than 2.5 times in 8 of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- More than 3.5 yellow cards have been shown in 8 of Racing Santander's last 10 matches in all competitions.
Probable Racing Santander line-up (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala, Álvaro Mantilla, Pablo Ramón, Jeanuël Belocian, Jorge Salinas, Iván Martín, Matteo Prati, Sergio Canales, André Almeida, Iñigo Vicente, Yassir Zabiri.
Absentees: Pedro Felipe, Simon Eriksson (both doubtful).
Form and Line-up Espanyol Barcelona
Espanyol Barcelona lost 0:1 at home to Atlético Madrid in the previous round, conceding the only goal in the 88th minute. It was also the Catalans' third defeat in four league matches, alongside losses to Rayo Vallecano (1:2) and Elche (1:3); in between, they drew with Málaga (1:1).
- Fewer than 3.5 goals have been scored in 9 of Espanyol Barcelona's last 10 away La Liga matches.
- Espanyol Barcelona have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in all of their last 10 La Liga matches.
- More than 3.5 yellow cards have been shown in 9 of Espanyol Barcelona's last 10 away La Liga matches.
Probable Espanyol Barcelona line-up (5-4-1): Ángel Fortuño, Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera, Clemens Riedel, Roger Hinojo, Javier Hernández, Edu Expósito, Pol Lozano, Bryan Zaragoza, Roberto Fernández.
Absentees: Kike García, Jofre (both injured).
The teams' chances
Racing Santander to win is offered at 2.35, with fair odds of 2.47 and a 40.5% probability. The draw is quoted at 3.65, with fair odds of 3.83 and a 26.1% probability. Espanyol Barcelona to win is available at 2.85, with fair odds of 2.99 and a 33.4% probability.
| Outcome | Average odds | Average fair odds | Probability without margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Santander to win | 2.35 | 2.47 | 40.5% |
| Draw | 3.65 | 3.83 | 26.1% |
| Espanyol Barcelona to win | 2.85 | 2.99 | 33.4% |
Total goals betting
At the 2.5-goal line, Under 2.5 goals is available at 2.20 and Over 2.5 goals at 1.67, making the over the favoured option. At the 3.5-goal line, Under 3.5 goals is offered at 1.50, compared with 2.50 for Over 3.5 goals.
| Line | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 2.20 | 1.67 |
| 3.5 | 1.50 | 2.50 |
Handicap betting
Racing Santander (-1.5) is offered at 4.15 and Espanyol Barcelona (-1.5) at 4.80. At the +1.5 handicap line, Racing Santander (+1.5) and Espanyol Barcelona (+1.5) are quoted at 1.13 and 1.20 respectively. At -1, Racing Santander (-1) is available at 3.35 and Espanyol Barcelona (-1) at 4.15; at +1, Racing Santander (+1) is 1.18 and Espanyol Barcelona (+1) is 1.28. At handicap (0), Racing Santander (0) is shorter at 1.75 than Espanyol Barcelona (0) at 2.08.
| Hosts | Handicap | Visitors |
|---|---|---|
| 4.15 | -1.5 | 4.80 |
| 1.13 | 1.5 | 1.20 |
| 3.35 | -1 | 4.15 |
| 1.18 | 1 | 1.28 |
| 1.75 | 0 | 2.08 |
Both teams to score betting
Both teams to score — Yes is available at 1.55, while Both teams to score — No, meaning at least one team will fail to score, is offered at 2.35.
| Both teams to score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | 1.55 |
| No | 2.35 |
Double chance forecast
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 |
2/5
|
29/100
|
57/100
|
| 888sport |
2/5
|
29/100
|
57/100
|
Odds are current as of the material publication date
Team total goals betting
Bookmakers have set the following team goal totals for this match: Racing Santander — 1.5 goals; Espanyol Barcelona — 1.5 goals.
Racing Santander team total goals
Racing Santander team total goals: Under 0.5 at 4.10, Over 0.5 at 1.18; Under 1 at 2.90, Over 1 at 1.35. At the 1.5-goal line, Under 1.5 is offered at 1.77 and Over 1.5 at 1.97; at the 2-goal line, Under 2 is 1.32 and Over 2 is 3.05.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 4.10 | 0.5 | 1.18 |
| 2.90 | 1 | 1.35 |
| 1.77 | 1.5 | 1.97 |
| 1.32 | 2 | 3.05 |
Espanyol Barcelona team total goals
Espanyol Barcelona team total goals: Under 0.5 at 3.60, Over 0.5 at 1.25; Under 1 at 2.50, Over 1 at 1.50. At the 1.5-goal line, Under 1.5 is offered at 1.60 and Over 1.5 at 2.25; at the 2-goal line, Under 2 is 1.23 and Over 2 is 3.70.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.60 | 0.5 | 1.25 |
| 2.50 | 1 | 1.50 |
| 1.60 | 1.5 | 2.25 |
| 1.23 | 2 | 3.70 |
Who Will Referee the Match
Jesús Gil (Spain)
Matches — 25 (La Liga, 2025/26–2026/27);
Average fouls per match — 25;
Average yellow cards per match (including second yellows) — 4.6;
Matches with a red card — 5 out of 25;
Matches with a penalty — 5 out of 25.
