Get the official Racing Santander vs Elche confirmed lineups, team news, starting XIs, and match prediction with the latest odds and bet builder tips.
Racing Santander vs Elche Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 28 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 18:00 UK time |
Venue | El Sardinero |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Racing Santander and Elche have been confirmed ahead of kick-off at El Sardinero.
Racing Santander Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Julen Agirrezabala, Álvaro Mantilla, Manu Hernando, Facu González, Jorge Salinas, Iván Martín, Gustavo Puerta, Andrés Martín, Sergio Canales, Iñigo Vicente, Yassir Zabiri
Substitutes: Simon Eriksson, Pablo Ramón, Íñigo Sainz-Maza, Giorgi Guliashvili, Juan Carlos Arana, Asier Villalibre, Maguette Gueye, Matteo Prati, Carlos Sánchez, Diego Díaz, Sergio Martínez, Hugo Pérez
Elche Starting XI
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI: Matías Dituro, Buba Sangaré, Pedro Bigas, Víctor Chust, David Affengruber, Germán Valera, Marc Aguado, Ali Houary, Facundo Buonanotte, Gonzalo Villar, Fer Niño
Substitutes: Martim Neto, Tete Morente, Alejandro Iturbe, Federico Redondo, Josan, Lucas Cepeda, Abiel Osorio, Matia Barzic, Grady Diangana, Ezequiel Ponce, Javier Morcillo, Álvaro Padilla
Racing Santander vs Elche Immediate Reaction
Racing Santander
Racing Santander line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Yassir Zabiri spearheading the attack as the central forward. The offensive unit is supported by Andrés Martín, Sergio Canales, and Iñigo Vicente, while Iván Martín and Gustavo Puerta protect the backline in central midfield.
Elche
Elche have set up in a defensive 5-4-1 system featuring a five-man defensive unit of Buba Sangaré, Pedro Bigas, Víctor Chust, David Affengruber, and Germán Valera. Fer Niño starts as the lone striker up front, with Facundo Buonanotte, Marc Aguado, Gonzalo Villar, and Ali Houary providing midfield support.
Racing Santander vs Elche Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this match combines four key selections. We are backing Racing Santander to win along with both teams to score. Additionally, the leg includes substitute Asier Villalibre to score anytime and Federico Redondo to be shown a card.
Racing Santander vs Elche Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the announcement of the official team sheets, Racing Santander carry plenty of attacking quality into this contest at home. While Elche's five-man defensive block presents a sturdy barrier, the hosts look well positioned to create chances and claim all three points.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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