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Racing Santander vs Villarreal

Spain Spain

LaLiga Estadio El Sardinero, Santander
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
VS
03:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Racing Santander host Villarreal in the LaLiga. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Racing Santander have averaged 2 scored and 1.13 conceded recently, against Villarreal's 2.25 scored and 1.5 conceded. Past meetings favor Racing Santander slightly — 2-2-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Dec 17, 2025, ending 2:1. The numbers (1.75 xG vs 1.69) point toward Racing Santander. The model tips Under 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Racing Santander
30%
Draws
34%
Villarreal
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Racing Santander

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Racing Santander lately — more wins on the board than Villarreal.
  • 36% — that's where the model lands on Racing Santander taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Racing Santander Clean Sheet 13%
Villarreal Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Racing Santander Villarreal
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 15 13
Draws 5 4
Losses 8 12
Goals Scored 2 2.25
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 2.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 17, 2025 Copa del Rey
Racing Santander vs Villarreal
2:1
Apr 21, 2013 LaLiga2
Villarreal vs Racing Santander
1:0
Nov 17, 2012 LaLiga2
Racing Santander vs Villarreal
0:3
Apr 15, 2012 LaLiga
Villarreal vs Racing Santander
1:1
Dec 3, 2011 LaLiga
Racing Santander vs Villarreal
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Racing Santander 35 / 100
Villarreal 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Racing Santander Villarreal

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Villarreal's defensive record shows goals conceded in 93% of 29 matches.

Racing Santander found the back of the net in 79% of recent matches (28 games).

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Racing Santander went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Racing Santander VS Villarreal
2 Goals Scored 2.25
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Racing Santander

(Home)
24 Jul
Osasuna
2 : 0
Racing Santander
18 Jul
Real Sociedad
1 : 1
Racing Santander
31 May
Racing Santander
4 : 1
Cadiz
24 May
Malaga
1 : 1
Racing Santander
16 May
Racing Santander
4 : 1
Valladolid
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Villarreal

(Away)
25 Jul
PSV
1 : 3
Villarreal
17 Jul
Benfica
2 : 0
Villarreal
24 May
Villarreal
5 : 1
Atl. Madrid
17 May
Rayo Vallecano
2 : 0
Villarreal
13 May
Villarreal
2 : 3
Sevilla
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Real Sociedad00000:00
2Elche00000:00
3Alaves00000:00
4Celta Vigo00000:00
5Malaga00000:00
6Rayo Vallecano00000:00
7Real Madrid00000:00
8Villarreal00000:00
9Barcelona00000:00
10Atl. Madrid00000:00
11Sevilla00000:00
12Racing Santander00000:00
13Dep. A Coruna00000:00
14Valencia00000:00
15Ath Bilbao00000:00
16Espanyol00000:00
17Betis00000:00
18Getafe00000:00
19Osasuna00000:00
20Levante00000:00
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - LaLiga2 2027/2028 (Main)