Racing Santander vs Espanyol: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Racing Santander vs Espanyol: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Racing Santander vs Espanyol confirmed lineups, match prediction and bet builder ideas for LaLiga. See starting XIs, formations and odds before kick-off.

Racing Santander vs Espanyol Confirmed Lineups

Competition

LaLiga

Match Date

Saturday 24 October 2026

Kick-off Time

15:15 UK time

Venue

El Sardinero

The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Racing Santander and Espanyol have been confirmed.

Racing Santander Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Julen Agirrezabala (GK), Jorge Salinas, Pablo Ramón, Álvaro Mantilla, Jeanuël Belocian, Sergio Canales, Iván Martín, Iñigo Vicente, Andrés Martín, Matteo Prati, Yassir Zabiri

Substitutes: Laro Gómez, Pablo García, Iker Luque, Pedro Felipe, Maguette Gueye, Facu González, Juan Carlos Arana, Giorgi Guliashvili, Íñigo Sainz-Maza, André Almeida, Aarón Martín, Asier Villalibre

Espanyol Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI: Ángel Fortuño (GK), Leandro Cabrera, Vanja Drkusic, Quilindschy Hartman, Omar El Hilali, Pol Lozano, Edu Expósito, Cala, Bryan Zaragoza, Javi Hernández, Roberto Fernández

Substitutes: Roger Hinojo, Rafel Bauzà, Gabriel Moscardo, Marcos Fernández, Clemens Riedel, Urko González de Zárate, Javi Puado, Tyrhys Dolan, Unai Núñez, Andoni Gorosabel, Pere Milla, Marko Dmitrovic

Racing Santander vs Espanyol Immediate Reaction

Racing Santander

Racing Santander have named a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Yassir Zabiri leading the attack as the lone forward. Sergio Canales starts in the attacking midfield role, supported by Iñigo Vicente and Andrés Martín in wide positions. Iván Martín and Matteo Prati form the double pivot in front of the back four.

Espanyol

Espanyol line up in a 4-4-2 shape, with Roberto Fernández and Javi Hernández paired up front. Pol Lozano and Edu Expósito operate in central midfield, with Cala and Bryan Zaragoza providing width. Leandro Cabrera and Vanja Drkusic start in central defence behind Quilindschy Hartman and Omar El Hilali.

Racing Santander vs Espanyol Reactive Bet Builder

The bet builder for this fixture combines four selections: Roberto Fernández over 1.5 player shots, Yassir Zabiri to be shown a card, Yassir Zabiri to score anytime, and over 4.5 total cards in the match.

Racing Santander vs Espanyol Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Racing Santander are the favourites on the data available, with the home side given the stronger result call ahead of Espanyol after the confirmed lineups. Ahead of the match the home side have the edge in the result call.

Score Prediction: 2-1

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