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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 host Racing Santander in La Liga's ninth round, a meeting between two sides locked on 8 points and occupying adjacent positions in the lower half of the table. Both teams have struggled defensively this season — Osasuna conceding 2.25 per game, Racing 2.88 — yet both have also misfired in attack. The Estadio El Sadar clash carries the hallmarks of a tight, competitive fixture between evenly matched opponents.
Team form
Osasuna
Osasuna's recent record reads poorly: one win in five, with four defeats including a 2-5 hammering at Real Betis last time out. They have shipped 17 goals across those five games while scoring just 5, a defensive frailty that extends their season-long problem. Their 4-4-2 shape offers some attacking intent, but the back line has been routinely exposed. Raúl García and Aitor Budimir combined for 2 goals in the Betis loss, yet the midfield — anchored by Lucas Torró and Moncayola — has struggled to shield the defence or control tempo.
Racing Santander
Racing Santander drew 2-2 at home to Valencia on their last outing, a result that masks deeper issues. They too have won just once in five, and their defensive record is worse than Osasuna's: 18 conceded across the same span. Iván Martín and M. Zabiri scored in that Valencia draw, but Racing's inability to keep clean sheets — they have conceded 7 in their last three games — is alarming. The 4-1-4-1 system under José Alberto López should provide defensive stability through M. Prati's holding role, yet execution has been poor. Iñigo Vicente's creativity offers hope in transition, but Racing have been undone repeatedly by poor shape.
Head-to-head
The sides have met five times in the data: Osasuna won 2-0 at home in July 2026, but Racing claimed an away victory the previous summer. Historically, Osasuna hold the edge — they won 4-2 away in 2012 and 3-1 at home in 2011 — though these fixtures are rarely decisive.
Key factors
Both defences are leaking goals at an alarming rate, making a high-scoring encounter plausible. Osasuna's recent form is marginally worse, yet they play at home where they have shown some resilience. Racing's midfield — particularly Iván Martín and Iñigo Vicente — has generated chances (11 shots on goal in their last match), but conversion remains a problem. The absence of a clear defensive structure in either team suggests both will create openings. Possession and territory favour neither: Osasuna held 48% last time, Racing 54%, indicating neither has dominated play. The key will be which side can impose discipline and limit the counter-attack.
Prediction
The data points to a tight contest with goals at both ends. Osasuna's home advantage and Racing's marginal inferiority in recent form give the hosts a slight edge, but the margin is narrow. Both teams have conceded heavily and neither has the defensive solidity to shut out an opponent. The bookmakers price over 2.5 goals at 1.67 and both teams to score at 1.56, reflecting the likelihood of an open game. A 2-1 home win sits as the most probable outcome, though draws and narrow away victories remain entirely plausible.
Osasuna are slight favourites to take this one, but only just. Expect a fairly open match with chances for both sides. The hosts' home record and Racing's recent defensive lapses give Osasuna the edge, yet Racing's midfield quality means they will trouble the Osasuna back line. A game that could easily go either way, with goals likely from both teams.
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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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