Racing Santander vs Villarreal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 December

Betiball's prediction for Racing Santander vs Villarreal on 17 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Racing Santander vs Villarreal preview before placing your bet.

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Racing Santander vs Villarreal: Starting Lineups Time : 17/12/2025 11:00

Racing Santander
2 - 1
Finished
Villarreal
90+6' event Aritz Aldasoro
85' event Maguette Gueye / Sergio Martínez
73' event Andres Martin Garcia / Suleiman Camara
72' event Gustavo Puerta
61' event Asier Villalibre / Juan Carlos Arana
61' event Javier Castro Urdin / Marco Sangalli Fuentes
46' event Gustavo Puerta / Inigo Sainz-Maza
28' event Juan Carlos Arana
20' event Suleiman Camara
6' event Juan Carlos Arana
event 86' Ayoze Perez
event 83' Manor Solomon / Georges Mikautadze
event 78' Tajon Buchanan
event 75' Rafa Marin
event 70' Alberto Moleiro
event 56' Tani Oluwaseyi / Carlos Macià
event 56' Alfonso Pedraza Sag / Sergi Cardona Bermudez
event 56' Renato De Palma Veiga / Juan Marcos Foyth
event 46' Juan Marcos Foyth
event 46' Tajon Buchanan / Adria Altimira
90+6' event Aritz Aldasoro
event 86' Ayoze Perez
85' event Maguette Gueye / Sergio Martínez
event 83' Manor Solomon / Georges Mikautadze
73' event Andres Martin Garcia / Suleiman Camara
event 78' Tajon Buchanan
72' event Gustavo Puerta
event 75' Rafa Marin
61' event Asier Villalibre / Juan Carlos Arana
event 70' Alberto Moleiro
61' event Javier Castro Urdin / Marco Sangalli Fuentes
event 56' Tani Oluwaseyi / Carlos Macià
46' event Gustavo Puerta / Inigo Sainz-Maza
event 56' Alfonso Pedraza Sag / Sergi Cardona Bermudez
28' event Juan Carlos Arana
event 56' Renato De Palma Veiga / Juan Marcos Foyth
20' event Suleiman Camara
event 46' Juan Marcos Foyth
6' event Juan Carlos Arana
event 46' Tajon Buchanan / Adria Altimira
Racing Santander Racing Santander
Substitutions
#19 Gustavo Puerta
#5 Javier Castro Urdin
#12 Asier Villalibre
#11 Andres Martin Garcia
#14 Maguette Gueye
#35 Laro Gómez
#32 Jorge Salinas
#21 Pablo Ramon Parra
#10 Inigo Vicente
#42 Izan Yurrieta
#44 Diego Fuentes
Racing Santander Racing Santander Villarreal Villarreal
10Shots22
5Shots on Goal5
9Fouls11
1Corner Kick11
11Free kick9
0Offside5
3Yellow card4
5Save3
20Successful Tackles16
12Interceptions7
21Long pass36
1Assist0
0Successful center6
3Shots off goal11
2Blocked6
16Tackle11
6Dribbles13
10Throw-in37
262Passes498
69Attacks100
33Dangerous attacks124
0Corner Kicks(HT)5
2BigChances6
0BigChancesMissed5
8ShotsInsideBox14
2ShotsOutsideBox8
46DuelsWon44
0.75ExpectedGoals1.65
0.75xGOpenPlay1.43
0.75xGNonPenalty1.65
1.68xGOT0.91
13Touches In Opposition Box56
1AccurateCrosses41
37GroundDuelsWon37
9AerialDuelsWon7
54Clearances10
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#17 Tajon Buchanan
#24 Alfonso Pedraza Sag
#12 Renato De Palma Veiga
#21 Tani Oluwaseyi
#6 Manor Solomon
#1 Luiz Júnior
#26 Pau Navarro Badenes
#27 Jean Valou
#10 Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
#38 Alassane Diatta
Commentary
90+6' Aritz Aldasoro - Racing Santander receive a yellow card
86' Goal! Ayoze Perez - Villarreal
85' Racing Santander — substitution: Maguette Gueye / Sergio Martínez
83' Villarreal — substitution: Manor Solomon / Georges Mikautadze
78' Tajon Buchanan - Villarreal receive a yellow card
75' Rafa Marin - Villarreal receive a yellow card
73' Racing Santander — substitution: Andres Martin Garcia / Suleiman Camara
72' Gustavo Puerta - Racing Santander receive a yellow card
70' Alberto Moleiro - Villarreal receive a yellow card
61' Racing Santander — substitution: Asier Villalibre / Juan Carlos Arana
61' Racing Santander — substitution: Javier Castro Urdin / Marco Sangalli Fuentes
56' Villarreal — substitution: Tani Oluwaseyi / Carlos Macià
56' Villarreal — substitution: Alfonso Pedraza Sag / Sergi Cardona Bermudez
56' Villarreal — substitution: Renato De Palma Veiga / Juan Marcos Foyth
46' Racing Santander — substitution: Gustavo Puerta / Inigo Sainz-Maza
46' Juan Marcos Foyth - Villarreal receive a yellow card
46' Villarreal — substitution: Tajon Buchanan / Adria Altimira
28' Goal! Juan Carlos Arana - Racing Santander
20' Suleiman Camara - Racing Santander receive a yellow card
6' Goal! Juan Carlos Arana - Racing Santander

How We Build the Racing Santander vs Villarreal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Racing Santander vs Villarreal on 17 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Racing Santander vs Villarreal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Racing Santander's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Villarreal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Racing Santander and Villarreal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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