Racing Santander vs Villarreal Prediction & Stats | La Liga | 16/08

The encounter between Racing Santander and Villarreal is set to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday, 16/08.

This La Liga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Over 9.5 Corners

Why we predict over 9.5 corners

Our betting suggestion is Corners – Over 9.5 for the Racing Santander vs Villarreal contest.

Given both teams’ attacking tendencies and high-tempo style, the game should feature plenty of action in the final third, likely surpassing ten total corners.

Key Betting Insights

Racing Santander

• Scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 5 out of Racing Santander's last 5 matches

Villarreal

• Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 4 out of Villarreal's last 5 matches

Over 9.5 Corners: 4/5

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	11/4	11/4	10/11	8/15	6/4
	5/2	13/5	10/11	8/13	11/8
	3/1	11/4	10/11	8/15	7/5
	5/2	11/4	5/4	4/9	6/4

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Racing Santander Preview

Racing Santander have not played a La Liga match yet this season, so there is no La Liga record to draw on ahead of this fixture.

Across all competitions this season, Racing Santander has played 46 matches, scoring 98 goals (2.13 per match) and conceding 65 (1.41 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Racing Santander

Goals Scored: 98

Goals Conceded: 65

Average Goals Scored: 2.13

Average Goals Conceded: 1.41

Wins: 28

Goal Difference: 33

Date	Game	Result
16/08	Racing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal	D
31/05	Racing Santander 4 - 1 Cádiz	W
24/05	Málaga 1 - 1 Racing Santander	D
16/05	Racing Santander 4 - 1 Valladolid	W
10/05	Leganés 1 - 2 Racing Santander	W

Racing Santander to win the match: 3/1

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Villarreal Preview

Villarreal are yet to feature in the La Liga this season, so there is no La Liga form to go on here.

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Villarreal has earned 23 wins from 49 matches across all competitions, scoring 85 goals (1.73 per match) and conceding 67 (1.37 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Villarreal

Goals Scored: 85

Goals Conceded: 67

Average Goals Scored: 1.73

Average Goals Conceded: 1.37

Wins: 23

Goal Difference: 18

Date	Game	Result
16/08	Racing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal	D
24/05	Villarreal 5 - 1 Atlético Madrid	W
17/05	Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal	L
13/05	Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla	L
10/05	Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal	D

Villarreal to win the match: 10/11

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Statistical Insights for Racing Santander vs Villarreal

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Racing Santander vs Villarreal fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Racing Santander

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W W W	2.6
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	D W D W L	1.6

Villarreal

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W L L D	1
Home	W L W W W	2.4
Away	L D D W L	1

Home Win

5/2

28.33%

Draw

11/4

27.03%

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Away Win

5/4

44.84%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Racing Santander

15

last 5 matches

Villarreal

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Racing Santander scored +50% more goals than Villarreal in the last 5 matches.

Racing Santander and Villarreal goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Cádiz

4

Málaga

1

Valladolid

4

Leganés

2

Huesca

4

2

Racing Santander

5

Atlético Madrid

0

Rayo Vallecano

2

Sevilla

1

Mallorca

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Racing Santander

6

last 5 matches

Villarreal

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Villarreal conceded +50% more goals than Racing Santander in the last 5 matches.

Racing Santander and Villarreal goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Cádiz

1

Málaga

1

Valladolid

1

Leganés

1

Huesca

2

2

Racing Santander

1

Atlético Madrid

2

Rayo Vallecano

3

Sevilla

1

Mallorca

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