Racing Santander vs Espanyol Prediction

Racing Santander host Espanyol on 24 October 2026 at 17:15 in La Liga Matchday 10. Both teams arrive winless in their last four league games, creating pressure to break their respective droughts. Racing have won just two of their last ten at home, conceding 2.60 goals per match on average. Espanyol's away record is worse: two wins in ten, with an average of 1.50 goals conceded per game. The hosts have scored over 2.5 goals in all four of their home league matches this season, signalling an attacking intent that should persist despite recent results. Espanyol's injury list includes Jofre and Garcia, weakening their defensive options further. Racing are without fresh injury concerns, with Andres Martin available for selection.

Form and H2H

Racing have won one of their last six away meetings with Espanyol, drawing once and losing four times. The most recent fixture in February 2024 went to Racing 2–0 at home. Before that, Espanyol won 2–0 in August 2023. Across the full head-to-head record since 2010, the sides have split honours: Racing won 2–1 in April 2011, Espanyol won 3–1 in March 2012, and they drew 0–0 in November 2010. Racing's last-ten home form shows two wins, three draws, and five losses. Espanyol's away form reads two wins, two draws, and six losses. Both teams have struggled to convert possession into points, making this fixture a clash between two sides desperate to arrest their slide.

Best Bet

Racing Santander 2–1 Espanyol. The hosts' attacking pattern at El Sardinero, combined with Espanyol's defensive vulnerabilities, points to a narrow home win. Racing's four consecutive home matches all produced over 2.5 goals, and Espanyol's away form offers little resistance. At 1xBet, a Racing win trades at 2.46.

Odds to Watch

Over 2.5 goals is the natural market given Racing's home scoring trend and Espanyol's defensive frailty. Mostbet price Over 2.5 at standard odds. A Racing win combined with both teams scoring offers value: Racing won 2–1 at home in February 2024, and Espanyol have shown attacking promise on their travels despite their poor record. Melbet's Racing win sits at 2.37, while 1Win offers 2.36 for the same outcome.