Bet on Racing Santander vs FC Barcelona on Football

Barcelona are heavily favored to win this Copa del Rey last-16 match with odds around -200 on the moneyline, reflecting their status as defending champions and current La Liga leaders with nine consecutive top-flight victories. Racing Santander, competing in Spain's second tier, face a significant challenge against a Barcelona side that won the domestic treble last season under Hansi Flick.

The match kicks off on January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM GMT (8:00 AM EST / 2:00 PM CET), taking place in the Copa del Rey last-16 round with Barcelona visiting the home side.

The match will be played at El Sardinero stadium in Santander, Spain, which hosted Racing Santander's recent Copa del Rey third-round match against Villarreal with an attendance of 20,768 spectators.

Barcelona are predicted to advance with moneyline odds of -200, as they are the tournament holders and significantly stronger opponents. Racing Santander, an Athletic Bilbao-affiliated second-tier side, will need to overcome a substantial quality gap, though cup competitions can produce surprises with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

This is the first competitive meeting between these teams in the 2025-26 season. Barcelona's recent form shows nine consecutive La Liga victories and a 2-0 win over Espanyol, while Racing Santander competed in the third round where they faced Villarreal, indicating their lower league status makes this a heavily one-sided Copa del Rey encounter.