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Osasuna vs Racing Santander Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1812:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Osasuna 2-1 Racing Santander
OsasunaDrawRacing Santander
Over 2.5 goalsYes (73%)
Both teams to scoreYes (73%)
Osasuna and Racing Santander meet at Estadio El Sadar in La Liga Round 9, with both sides locked on 8 points and fighting to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. This is a clash between two teams in similar straits—each has won twice, drawn twice, and lost four times—making for a genuinely open contest where either could take the points.
Team form
Osasuna
Osasuna's recent run has been rough. They lost 2-5 away at Real Betis on 11 October, extending a difficult spell that has seen them score just 5 goals across their last five outings while conceding 17. The 4-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid and 5-2 loss at Alavés stand out as particularly heavy blows. On the season, they average 1.00 goals scored but 2.25 conceded per game—a defensive vulnerability that has hurt them badly. Their last home outing against Rayo Vallecano (1-1 draw) at least showed some resilience, though they will need to tighten up significantly here.
Racing Santander
Racing Santander arrive having drawn 2-2 at home to Valencia last time out, a result that at least halted a run of three straight defeats. However, their defensive record is even more concerning than Osasuna's: 3.6 goals conceded per game across their last five matches, with heavy losses to Barcelona (2-7) and Celta Vigo (0-5) among them. They have managed 1.6 goals per game in that span, so while they carry a modest attacking threat, the backline remains a serious worry. The 2-1 win over Alavés on 12 September offers a glimmer of hope that they can compete.
Head-to-head
The pair's recent head-to-head favours Osasuna. They won 2-0 at home in July 2026 and also prevailed 4-2 away back in May 2012. Racing Santander have won twice in this sequence—1-0 away in August 2025 and 2-0 away in January 2012—but the home side holds the edge in recent memory.
Key factors
Both defences are leaking goals at an alarming rate, which points toward an open, attacking game. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.56, reflecting genuine vulnerability at the back for each side. Osasuna's Raúl García (7.61 rating, 1 goal in the last match) and Aitor Budimir offer a physical threat up front, while Racing's Iván Martín (7.96 rating, 1 goal) and Iñigo Vicente (7.7 rating, 1 assist) showed quality in their recent draw. Coach Luis Miguel Ramis will set Osasuna in a 4-4-2 shape, while José Alberto López's Racing favour a 4-1-4-1. The home advantage at El Sadar, combined with Osasuna's superior head-to-head record, gives the hosts a slight edge, though Racing have shown they can score and will not come to defend.
Prediction
This is a tight affair between two struggling sides with porous defences. Osasuna edge it on recent form and home advantage, but the gap is narrow. Both teams should create chances and find the net—the bookmakers' 64% probability of both scoring reflects the attacking potential on display. Expect goals and a competitive 90 minutes rather than a one-sided affair.
A fairly open game with an edge to the hosts. Osasuna are slight favourites to take the win, but Racing Santander have enough quality to trouble them. Back a home victory with confidence tempered by the genuine threat posed by the visitors.
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Recent Form
Osasuna
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Racing Santander
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 11 |  Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 12 |  Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 |  Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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