45 - Real Racing Club de Santander vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Racing Club de Santander vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio El Sardinero.
- Real Racing Club de Santander 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Miguel Sesma Espinosa (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Fernando Roman Roman (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Luis Milla Alvendiz (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Villarreal CF | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Cadiz CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 May | Málaga CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 May | Real Valladolid CF | H | 4–1 | W |
| 10 May | CD Leganes | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | SD Huesca | H | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Apr | AD Ceuta FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 5–1 | W |
| 17 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 May | Sevilla FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 May | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Levante UD | H | 5–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Racing Club de Santander | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #22 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 2 |
| +2 | GD | -2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio El Sardinero!
- 5' Ayoze Perez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 16' Fresh legs for Real Racing Club de Santander! Manu Hernando comes on to replace Pedro Felipe.
- 21' What a strike from Andres Martin! The score is 1-0.
- 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 31' Real Racing Club de Santander currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sergio Martinez makes it 2-0.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Racing Club de Santander and Villarreal CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Gustavo Puerta on 45 minutes.
- 45' A goal from the Senegal international Pape Gueye! He fires home on 45 to make it 2-1!
Lineups
Real Racing Club de Santander Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 11
- 10
- 5
- 13
- 2
- 8
-
22
Pedro Felipe ↓ Manu Hernando 16'
- 17
- 36
Bench
-
4
Manu Hernando ↑ 16'
- 9
- 6
- 16
- 14
- 21
- 34
- 1
- 30
- 29
- 33
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 22
- 8
- 19
- 18
- 9
- 12
- 1
- 20
- 10
- 14
- 15
Bench
- 25
- 7
- 17
- 2
- 11
- 3
- 21
- 23
- 5
- 6
- 26
- 30
H2H
Real Racing Club de Santander Form
2026-05-31
Real Racing Club de Santander
0–0
Cadiz CF
D
2026-05-24
Málaga CF
1–1
Real Racing Club de Santander
D
2026-05-16
Real Racing Club de Santander
4–1
Real Valladolid CF
W
2026-05-10
CD Leganes
1–2
Real Racing Club de Santander
W
2026-05-03
Real Racing Club de Santander
4–2
SD Huesca
W
2026-04-26
AD Ceuta FC
0–0
Real Racing Club de Santander
D
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
3.98
Real Racing Club de Santander xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Real Racing Club de Santander to win 82% + Over 2.5 goals 77%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Real Racing Club de Santander or Draw
92%
Draw or Villarreal CF
18%
Real Racing Club de Santander or Villarreal CF
90%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
3 – 0
15.2%
4 – 0
14.7%
2 – 0
12.1%
5 – 0
11.6%
6 – 0
7.7%
1 – 0
6.5%
7 – 0
4.5%
4 – 1
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
5 – 1
3.6%
2 – 1
3.3%
6 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Real Racing Club de Santander
| Handicap | Real Racing Club de Santander covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| -2 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| -1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| -1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| -0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +0.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +1 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Real Racing Club de Santander keeps clean sheet
74%
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
3%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.