Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -6 goal difference
BetGenius backs Racing Santander or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Racing Santander host Elche at the Campos de Sport de El Sardinero in round three of La Liga, with both sides seeking their first victory of the league campaign. Racing Santander sit 13th in the table with one point from two matches, having opened their home season with an eventful 2-2 draw against Villarreal before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat away at Getafe.
Elche occupy 18th place in the early standings, also sitting on one point after drawing 1-1 away at Deportivo La Coruna on matchday one and enduring a heavy 5-0 home loss to Barcelona last time out. Operating in a 5-4-1 formation, the visitors will aim to maintain defensive discipline and bounce back from that setback.
Recent head-to-head history at El Sardinero favours the hosts, with Racing Santander securing victories in each of their last two home league meetings against Elche, including a 2-0 win in March 2025 and a 3-1 triumph in May 2024. With home advantage and proven attacking threat on their own pitch, Racing Santander enter the contest with the upper hand.
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Athletic Club | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 11 | Levante | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Espanyol | 4 | +1 | 4 |
| 13 | Racing Santander | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Getafe | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 17 | Villarreal | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 18 | MalagaRelegation | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| 19 | ElcheRelegation | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| 20 | ValenciaRelegation | 4 | -8 | 1 |
Elche have won 3 of the last 6 meetings, averaging 2.7 goals a game.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Racing Santander have demonstrated competitive home form, scoring twice in their 2-2 draw against Villarreal and winning their previous two home head-to-head encounters with Elche. Elche employ a cautious 5-4-1 setup and have scored just once in two league matches, while conceding six goals overall. Backing Racing Santander or Draw provides solid coverage given the hosts' strong record in this fixture.
Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
