Racing Santander 2-2 Villarreal: result and AI prediction

Racing Santander – Villarreal, La Liga, Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 04:00 PM (GMT). Venue: El Sardinero

Racing Santander is #16 in the table (0 pts) and Villarreal #5 (0 pts). 11 places separate the two teams in the table. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Racing Santander 2, draws 2, Villarreal 1. Their last meeting, on December 17, 2025, ended Racing Santander 2-1 Villarreal. Absent for Racing Santander: G. Guliashvili.

Racing Santander

Final score2 - 2

Villarreal

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a demanding return to La Liga for Racing, but El Sardinero has already witnessed them beat Villarreal in a cup tie. Villarreal bring the stronger recent momentum and more established attacking options, yet they open the campaign with a new manager and a reshaped midfield. Racing's home intensity, Canales' creativity and Villalibre's penalty-box work give them a credible route to make the match uncomfortable. The contest should become more open once either side breaks the early press.

Head-to-head analysis

Racing's recent Copa del Rey win over Villarreal at El Sardinero is the most relevant head-to-head signal. The remaining listed meetings are from a much earlier era and offer limited tactical value.

Form (last 5)

Racing SantanderLeague position #16 · 0 pts

VillarrealLeague position #5 · 0 pts

Racing Santander vs Villarreal stats

	Racing Santander	Villarreal
Played	0	0
Goals scored	0	0
Goals conceded	0	0
Clean sheets	0	0

Last meetings

2025-12-17Racing Santander 2-1 Villarreal
2012-04-15Villarreal 1-1 Racing Santander
2011-12-03Racing Santander 1-0 Villarreal
2011-02-27Racing Santander 2-2 Villarreal
2010-10-03Villarreal 2-0 Racing Santander

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