Racing Club vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026
Racing Club vs Villarreal Predictions
If you agree with our verdict that Racing Club can avoid defeat against Villarreal, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -106. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.
Our Racing Club vs Villarreal betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Racing Club vs Villarreal Preview
Racing Club square off against Villarreal at Estadio El Sardinero, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 16 August.
Racing Santander were crowned La Liga 2 champions last season, collecting 82 points from 42 matches to finish five points clear of Deportivo La Coruña and secure promotion to La Liga. They rounded off their campaign with a 4-1 home win over Cádiz at Estadio El Sardinero. Jose Lopez's side had 48% possession and registered eight shots on target, with Juan Carlos Arana scoring twice and Peio Canales and Inigo Vicente also on the scoresheet.
Villarreal finished third behind Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga last season with 72 points from 38 matches. They ended their campaign in style with a 5-1 home win over Atlético Madrid at Estadio de la Cerámica. El Submarino Amarillo had 48% possession and registered eight shots on target, with Ayoze Pérez scoring twice.
H2H: Racing Overcame Villarreal in Previous Clash
The last clash between Racing and Villarreal saw the former win at home. It was a 2-1 Copa del Rey win.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Villarreal |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13:12 | 8 |
| 16 |  Racing Club |
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 11:21 | 7 |
7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.8 goals from 7.6 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts. Racing have had 51.3% possession and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.4 corners.
Top scorers are Andres Martin and Asier Villalibre on 6 goals, while Giorgi Guliashvili has racked up 4. Inigo Vicente is the leading assists maker on 6.
Villarreal have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.4% possession, 432.9 passes, 4.9 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.
Georges Mikautadze is the leading goalscorer with 5, Nicolas Pepe has 4, with Ayoze Perez and Gerard Moreno getting 3. Nicolas Pepe has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Racing Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala (GK), Alvaro Mantilla, Pedro Felipe, Pablo Ramon, Jorge Salinas, Gustavo Puerta, Sergio Martinez, Andres Martin, Sergio Canales, Inigo Vicente, Asier Villalibre.
Villarreal confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luiz Junior (GK), Santiago Mourino, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Carlos Romero, Nicolas Pepe, Santi Comesana, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Perez, Georges Mikautadze.
Main Match Prediction
We’re backing Racing Club at -106 in this La Liga game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making La Liga recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
According to the odds, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
Those searching for a different wager to betting Racing on the Asian Handicap should consider a Winning Margin bet. Select the right option for you.
Unlock the best welcome bonuses and free bet offers before you wager—check our updated betting promo code guide today.
Correct Score Prediction
2
-
1
Villarreal
Our prediction for the correct score is Racing to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +950. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) has racked up at least one shot on goal in six of his past nine La Liga matches. He certainly looks capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -147 are currently on offer.
Asier Villalibre (Racing) has netted five goals in his past four home games. We’re happy to take the +320 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Corners Prediction
The past five Racing home games have seen them awarded an average of 6.60 corners, while Villarreal have conceded an average 7.00 corners in their last five away matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Racing Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -132.
Racing
Villarreal
Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a same-game multi with the picks of Racing with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, at least three goals in total and Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Racing Club vs Villarreal Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have Villarreal at -102 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 51% chance of winning this La Liga clash based on the betting odds. For those wanting to back Racing Club Santander, you will find +250 about this outsider.
Villarreal can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -222. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Racing are +150.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -208 on the Both Teams to Score market.
For those wanting hundreds of football markets, it’s great that the best sports betting sites are on hand to offer this service. When it comes to every La Liga match, go for the pick which stands out the most.
Georges Mikautadze can be backed to find the net anytime at +150, with +450 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Racing Club have secured five straight victories at Estadio El Sardinero. Los Verdiblancos have recorded nine victories and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 3.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Villarreal have failed to win in their last three matches on their travels. El Submarino Amarillo have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
When the teams previously met at Estadio El Sardinero, Racing defeated Villarreal 2-1.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Club Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 4.40 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Villarreal Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Racing Club League Stats
Villarreal League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Racing Club vs Villarreal Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Racing vs Villarreal team news before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Racing Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Villarreal Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Racing Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Villarreal Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Racing Club Substitutes
- 1Simon Eriksson
- 4Manu
- 6Inigo Sainz-Maza
- 9Juan Carlos Arana
- 14Maguette Gueye
- 16Facundo Gonzalez
- 21Yassir Zabiri
- 29Andres Vallecillo
- 30Carlos Sanchez
- 33Jorge Castellanos
- 34Diego Diaz
- 38Hugo Martin
Villarreal Substitutes
- 2Logan Costa
- 3Alex Freeman
- 5Willy Kambwala
- 6Pau Navarro
- 7Gerard Moreno
- 11Ilias Akhomach
- 17Tajon Buchanan
- 21Tani Oluwaseyi
- 23Sergi Cardona
- 25Peter Gulacsi
- 26Carlos Macia
- 30Cheikh Tidiane Thiam
Previous Racing Club Lineups
Previous Villarreal Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Racing Club Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jose Lopez
Villarreal Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31:7 | 21 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18:8 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10:9 | 13 |
| 6 | Alavés | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:6 | 11 |
| 7 | Deportivo | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:8 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9:13 | 10 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | 8 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 11 | Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4:7 | 8 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:13 | 8 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 15 | Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 16 | Racing Club | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:21 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:17 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:13 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Madrid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Alavés | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 9 |
| 6 | Getafe | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 8 |
| 7 | Racing Club | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 9 | Sevilla | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Deportivo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 5 |
| 13 | Celta Vigo | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Espanyol | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 16 | Levante | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Villarreal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 3 |
| 18 | Málaga | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 19 | Valencia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:9 | 1 |
| 20 | Elche | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:11 | 0 |
Burundi
Algeria
Predictions
09:00 - Tue 29 Sep
Africa Cup of Nations
Ethiopia
Senegal
Predictions
09:00 - Tue 29 Sep
Africa Cup of Nations
South Sudan
Egypt
Predictions
09:00 - Tue 29 Sep
Africa Cup of Nations
Lesotho
Morocco
Predictions
12:00 - Tue 29 Sep
UEFA Nations League
Moldova
Faroe Islands
Predictions
12:00 - Tue 29 Sep
EuroCup
Neptunas
Trento
Predictions
Where to Bet on Football Games
Where to Trade Football Games
Availability varies by jurisdiction. Some platforms featured may not be accessible in your location. Please check the relevant review page for details.
Top Football Pages
- Football Predictions
- Football Lineups
- Football Injuries
- Football Fixtures
- Football Standings
- Football Transfer News
- Football Live Streaming
- Football Betting Sites
- Football Betting Explained
- FIFA World Cup Predictions
- UEFA Champions League Predictions
- Premier League Predictions
- La Liga Predictions
- Serie A Predictions
- Bundesliga Predictions