Osasuna vs Racing Santander Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Osasuna host Racing Santander at El Sadar in a LaLiga matchup between two clubs level on points, and our Osasuna vs Racing Santander prediction leans toward the home side grinding it out.

Osasuna sit 16th and arrive banged up, with Aimar Oroz, Jorge Herrando and Romain Del Castillo all sidelined. Even so, the moneyline makes them +105 (Polymarket) favorites at home.

Newly promoted Racing Santander sit a place higher in 15th, with Simon Eriksson their lone fitness doubt. They are +275 (Polymarket) to win at El Sadar.

Racing hold the edge in previous meetings with four wins. Osasuna have won the other two, and none of those games ended in a tie.

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Recent Results

Osasuna are in a genuine slump, winless in their last five LaLiga games. The latest outing was a mess, a 5-2 beating at Real Betis. The plan does not change much, though. This is a direct team that lives on long balls and crosses, and Ante Budimir is the man those deliveries are aimed at.

Racing Santander drew 2-2 at home with Valencia last time out, but wins have been scarce. A Racing victory has landed just 2 times in their last 8 games against all opponents. They prefer short passes and through balls, with Yassir Zabiri leading the line and Pablo García offering a threat from the right.

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Osasuna: Aimar Oroz (Injured/out), Jorge Herrando (Injured/out), Romain Del Castillo (Injured/out), Kike Barja (Injured/doubtful), Raul Moro (Injured/doubtful)

Racing Santander: Simon Eriksson (Injured/doubtful)

Osasuna

Aimar Oroz is out with a hamstring injury and isn't expected back until mid-November. Jorge Herrando (adductor) is also out until November, while Romain Del Castillo is sidelined with an adductor problem until the end of October. Kike Barja is a doubt with a muscular issue, and Raul Moro is also a doubt as he nears a return from a hamstring injury. That thins the squad and leaves even more on Ante Budimir.

Racing Santander

Racing Santander have only one fitness concern for the trip to Pamplona. Simon Eriksson is a doubt with a shoulder tendinopathy, so the Osasuna vs Racing Santander lineups picture is largely settled on the visiting side.

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Predicted Lineup

Osasuna

Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable: A. Fernández, A. Bretones, E. Boyomo, A. Catena, I. Arguibide, L. Torró, M. Gómez, I. Muñoz, J. Moncayola, R. García, A. Budimir

Racing Santander

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable: J. Agirrezabala, J. Salinas, J. Belocian, P. Ramón, Á. Mantilla, M. Prati, I. Martín, I. Vicente, S. Canales, P. García, Y. Zabiri

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Key Stats & Game Facts

• Osasuna have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 6 games vs Racing Santander (LaLiga).
• There have been 12+ shots on target in 6 of Racing Santander's last 6 games (LaLiga).
• Yassir Zabiri has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances (LaLiga).
• Osasuna have had 7+ corners in 3 of their last 3 games vs Racing Santander (LaLiga).
• Racing Santander have failed to win 26 of their last 28 games in LaLiga.

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is an Osasuna win at El Sadar. The slump is real, but the projections still make the hosts the favorite with a 44.7% win probability, and Racing trail well behind. The Osasuna vs Racing Santander betting odds agree, pricing the hosts at +105 (Polymarket) on the moneyline. The difference is game management. Osasuna are rated strong at protecting a lead, while Racing are rated poor at it, so we see a narrow home win rather than a shootout.

Best Picks

Under 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Osasuna are favored at home, and their last four home games against Racing Santander all finished under 2.5 goals. The first of our Osasuna vs Racing Santander best picks sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total hovers right on the line, and the Under carries a 53.66% AI probability while also flagging as a positive expected value play. With Osasuna favored and built to sit on a lead, a low-scoring home win is the read here.

Both Teams To Score: No. Osasuna are the projected favorites at home, and one clean sheet would be enough to land it. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. The projections put both teams scoring at about 50.7%, so No is close to a coin flip at plus money, and it also flagged as positive expected value. If Osasuna protect a lead the way they like to, a single clean sheet does the job.

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Same Game Parlay

Our Osasuna vs Racing Santander Same Game Parlay picks combine Ante Budimir to score, Yassir Zabiri to be carded, over 1.5 Racing cards and Pablo García to land a shot on target.

Ante Budimir in the Anytime Goalscorer market. The striker has found the net in five of his past seven LaLiga outings and is the clear focal point of this Osasuna attack.

Yassir Zabiri in the To Be Shown A Card market. He has picked up a card in four of his previous five league appearances and plays on the edge in an aggressive Racing side.

Over 1.5 in the Total Away Team Cards market. Racing Santander have picked up multiple cards in all eight of their LaLiga games this season, and opponents play aggressively against them.

Pablo García over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. The winger has hit the target in each of his last four league outings, and Osasuna struggle defending attacks down the wings.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Talking Points

The big tactical question is whether Racing can cope with Osasuna in the air. The hosts play with width, cross often and win aerial duels, while Racing are weak defending set pieces, and that mismatch is where this game gets decided. At the other end, Racing like through balls and attacking down the left, which tests an Osasuna back line that struggles against through-ball attacks. Keep an eye on Asier Villalibre if he gets minutes, since he has a goal or an assist in three of his past four appearances against Osasuna in LaLiga. Expect it to get messy and physical, too.

Osasuna vs Racing Santander Predictions FAQs

When is the Osasuna vs Racing Santander game?

Kickoff is at 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Where is Osasuna vs Racing Santander being played?

The game is being played at El Sadar.

Where can I watch Osasuna vs Racing Santander?

The game is listed on M+ LaLiga TV.

Who is expected to start for Osasuna against Racing Santander?

Osasuna's probable lineup is A. Fernández, A. Bretones, E. Boyomo, A. Catena, I. Arguibide, L. Torró, M. Gómez, I. Muñoz, J. Moncayola, R. García and A. Budimir.

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