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Racing Santander v Elche Stats

Data last updated: Thu 27 Aug 2026, 08:15 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Racing Santander and Elche meet in a La Liga fixture where both teams have started the season with a single point each, reflecting early-season adjustments and cautious play. Racing Santander, ranked 13th, and Elche, sitting 18th, are both seeking to find attacking rhythm while managing defensive vulnerabilities. Recent matches show balanced goal involvement but defensive lapses, setting up a contest where both sides have the potential to score. Tactical setups suggest open play with midfielders and attackers actively seeking chances, making goal-scoring opportunities likely for both teams in this encounter.

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Both Teams to Score

  • Both teams have a 50% rate for matches with goals scored by both sides this season.
  • Average goals per game in their recent meetings is 2.67, indicating open contests.
  • Racing Santander averages 11.5 shots per game, showing offensive intent.
  • Elche's key attackers, F. Ponce, generate high shot volumes and shots on target.
  • Both teams concede goals regularly, with Elche allowing 3 goals per game on average.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 66.7% chance to both teams scoring, supported by balanced attacking and defensive stats from both sides. Racing Santander's average of 11.5 shots per game and Elche's active attackers like Buonanotte and Ponce, who produce significant shot volumes, underline offensive threats. Both teams have a 50% BTTS rate this season, and their recent head-to-head average of 2.67 goals suggests open games. The price at 1.62 offers a small positive , making this a sensible selection based on current form and player involvement.

BTTS Rate50% for both teams
Positive
Shots per GameRacing 11.5, Elche 9
Positive
Key Players' Shot VolumeBuonanotte 6.92 shots/90, Ponce 4.29 shots on target/90
Strong positive
Head-to-Head Goals2.67 average goals in last 6 matches
Positive
Defensive ConcessionElche concedes 3 goals per game
Neutral
Main risk

Clean-sheet strength on one side can quickly weaken the shared-scoring case.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · BTTS rationale

“The attacking profiles of Racing Santander and Elche, highlighted by high shot volumes and key players pushing forward, create a strong case for both teams finding the net in this fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Both teams have a 50% rate for matches with goals scored by both sides this season.

Average goals per game in their recent meetings is 2.67, indicating open contests.

Racing Santander averages 11.5 shots per game, showing offensive intent.

Elche's key attackers, F. Ponce, generate high shot volumes and shots on target.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the last six head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.67, indicating a trend toward open, goal-rich games.
  • Both teams' 50% over 2.5 goals rates this season further support the likelihood of multiple goals, driven by attacking tempo and defensive gaps, making an Over 2.5 goals trend relevant to this fixture.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Racing Santander6
Avg corners for
Elche4.5
Racing Santander15
Avg total corners
Elche6
Racing Santander2.5
Avg yellow cards
Elche1.5
Racing Santander11.5
Avg shots
Elche9
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 56% vs implied 60% · edge -4.1 pts
1.67
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Over 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price
2
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 62%
1.36
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Racing Santander averages 6 corners per game and 11.5 shots, indicating sustained pressure and attacking territory. Elche's 4.5 corners and 9 shots per game, including 4 shots on target from E. Ponce, show offensive intent despite defensive vulnerabilities. The moderate card averages suggest a competitive but not overly aggressive match, allowing attacking play to flourish.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Racing Santander1
Avg goals scored
Elche0.5
Racing Santander1.5
Avg goals conceded
Elche3
Racing Santander50%
BTTS rate
Elche50%
Racing Santander50%
Over 2.5 goals
Elche50%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5 pts
1.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 51%
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 71%
1.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.8
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 35%
3
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
2.2
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Both teams have a 50% BTTS rate this season, reflecting a balanced tendency to both score and concede. Their recent head-to-head matches average 2.67 goals, indicating open games with scoring from both sides. The attacking output, combined with defensive lapses, supports the likelihood of goals for both teams in this fixture.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5 pts
1.62
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Racing Santander Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.9
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Racing Santander to WinBetUK guide price · model 54%
2.1
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.8
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Elche to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.5
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 62%
1.36
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.5
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The Both Teams to Score market is priced at 1.62 with an implied chance of 61.7%, slightly below the model's 66.7% probability, indicating a small positive . This suggests the market recognizes the likelihood of goals at both ends but may underestimate the attacking threats posed by both sides, making this a price-sensitive but justifiable selection.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Racing Santander

LD
Last 50W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 1L
23 Aug 2026A Getafe0-1
16 Aug 2026H Villarreal2-2

Elche

LD
Last 50W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 1L
23 Aug 2026H Barcelona0-5
17 Aug 2026A Deportivo La Coruna1-1
Best odds for this sectionRacing Santander Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 64% vs implied 53% · edge +11 pts
1.9
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 81%
1.28
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Racing Santander to WinBetUK guide price · model 54%
2.1
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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 56%
1.7
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Elche to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.5
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Elche Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
1.9
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Both teams have started the season with a point each, scoring and conceding goals at similar rates. Racing Santander has scored 1 goal and conceded 1.5 per game, while Elche has scored 0.5 and conceded 3. Both maintain a 50% BTTS rate, indicating consistent involvement in matches with goals at both ends, supporting the expectation of mutual scoring in this fixture.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Racing Santander wins
1Draws
3Elche wins
02 Mar 2025Racing Santander v Elche2-0
19 Dec 2024Elche v Racing Santander3-0
04 May 2024Racing Santander v Elche3-1
02 Sep 2023Elche v Racing Santander1-1
04 Jul 2020Racing Santander v Elche1-2
01 Dec 2019Elche v Racing Santander2-0
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5 pts
1.62
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Racing Santander to WinBetUK guide price · model 54%
2.1
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.8
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Elche to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.5
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The six recent meetings between Racing Santander and Elche have averaged 2.67 goals per game, reflecting open contests with scoring from both sides. This historical data moderately supports the expectation of both teams scoring, though current form and player availability remain key factors influencing this fixture.
Season team stats

La Liga

Racing Santander2
Played
Elche2
Racing Santander1
Avg goals for
Elche0.5
Racing Santander1.5
Avg goals against
Elche3
Racing Santander0
Clean sheets
Elche0
Best odds for this sectionRacing Santander Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 64% vs implied 53% · edge +11 pts
1.9
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Racing Santander to WinBetUK guide price · model 54%
2.1
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Elche to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.5
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Elche Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
1.9
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Season-long data shows both teams have balanced attacking and defensive profiles with a 50% BTTS rate. Racing Santander's higher shot volume contrasts with Elche's defensive struggles, conceding an average of 3 goals per game. These stats suggest open matches with scoring opportunities for both sides, reinforcing the BTTS selection.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
13Racing Santander12011-1
18Elche12011-5
Racing Santander sits 13th and Elche 18th early in the La Liga season, both with 1 point. While standings are still fluid, the pressure to secure points may encourage attacking play. Neither team has established defensive solidity, which could lead to goals at both ends as they seek positive results.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

50%Racing Santander Over 2.5
50%Elche Over 2.5
2.67H2H avg goals
Over the last six head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.67, indicating a trend toward open, goal-rich games. Both teams' 50% over 2.5 goals rates this season further support the likelihood of multiple goals, driven by attacking tempo and defensive gaps, making an Over 2.5 goals trend relevant to this fixture.

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