Racing Santander vs Villarreal CF: Spanish La Liga preview, head-to-head & prediction
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Racing Santander meet Villarreal CF in Spanish La Liga, with kick-off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 21 times. Racing Santander have won 4, Villarreal CF 12, with 5 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Copa del Rey | Racing Santander 2–1 Villarreal CF |
| 21 Apr 2013 | Spanish Segunda Division | Villarreal CF 1–0 Racing Santander |
| 17 Nov 2012 | Spanish Segunda Division | Racing Santander 0–3 Villarreal CF |
| 15 Apr 2012 | Spanish La Liga | Villarreal CF 1–1 Racing Santander |
| 03 Dec 2011 | Spanish La Liga | Racing Santander 1–0 Villarreal CF |
Recent form
Racing Santander are inconsistent recently — L D W D W from their last 5 (W2 D2 L1).
- L v CA Osasuna (0–2)
- D v Real Sociedad (1–1)
- W v Cadiz (4–1)
- D v Malaga (1–1)
- W v Real Valladolid CF (4–1)
Villarreal CF are out of form — L W L L D from their last 5 (W1 D1 L3).
- L v Benfica (0–2)
- W v Atletico Madrid (5–1)
- L v Rayo Vallecano (0–2)
- L v Sevilla FC (2–3)
- D v RCD Mallorca (1–1)
What to expect
On current form Racing Santander look the stronger side and will fancy their chances, but tournament football rarely follows the script — expect Villarreal CF to make it competitive.
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