Racing Club will host Huachipato in the Copa Sudamericana knockout stages on Tuesday, 20 August.
Will the hosts defend the advantage from Chile or can Huachipato cause a huge surprise and turn things around? Find out from our Racing Club vs Huachipato prediction and preview below.
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Racing Club vs Huachipato prediction: Another win for Racing Club
Key Stats
- Huachipato have gone under 2.5 total goals in four of their last five games in all competitions.
- Racing Club have won two games in a row, one of which was the first-leg victory over Huachipato in Chile.
- Huachipato have just one win in their last four games.
Correct score prediction: Racing Club 2-0 Huachipato
After 2-0 for Racing in the first leg in Chile, we can see the second leg following the same path and we wouldn't be surprised to see the exact same outcome as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing Racing Club
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.80%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.80%
- AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Racing Club vs Huachipato odds that the hosts are the expected winners and it is by a wide margin, which is understandable after the result in the first leg.
On top of that, Racing Club are in better form at the moment and they'll now also have the home-court advantage too, so we can see why the bookies expect them to win this match.
Anyhow, if you've enjoyed our predictions for this duel, remember to check out our top betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Second time to meet on Wednesday
These two teams will meet for the second time, with their first meeting being the first leg from a week ago, which Racing Club have won 2-0.
Meanwhile, Racing Club have a great record against Chilean teams since they've recorded eight wins and one draw in nine matches so far. Meanwhile, Huachipato have a 2-2-3 record against teams from Argentina.
Copa Sudamericana 13/08/24
Huachipato
Racing Club
Racing Club preview: Can they win three in a row
After their win in the first leg with Huachipato, Racing Club also beat Newell's Old Boys in Primera Division, after which they're now fourth in the standings with just three points fewer than league leaders Huracan. Of course, Racing Club are also very close to clinching a win over Huachipato in their tie and securing a spot in Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.
When it comes to team news, Agustin Garcia Basso and Juan Ignacio Nardoni are out with injuries for Racing Club.
Predicted lineup: Arias (GK), Di Cesare, Sosa, Quiros, Martirena, Zuculini, Barrios, Elordi, Solari, R. Martinez & A. Martinez
Argentina Liga Profesional 01/10/24
D
Platense
1
Racing Club
1
Copa Sudamericana 27/09/24
W
Athletico Paranaense
1
Racing Club
4
Argentina Liga Profesional 22/09/24
L
CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba
2
Racing Club
0
Copa Sudamericana 20/09/24
L
Athletico Paranaense
1
Racing Club
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 14/09/24
W
Boca Juniors
1
Racing Club
2
Huachipato preview: Hoping for a miracle in Argentina
While Huachipato are a solid team and not far off Racing Club in terms of quality, if they can turn things around in this tie after losing 2-0 at home, it can be seen as a small miracle. To their credit, Huachipato followed that loss with a win over Copiapo in their domestic championship, so at least they can enter the second leg with a boost in confidence.
Meanwhile, Huachipato currently have a clean bill of health.
Predicted lineup: Cerda (GK), Malanca, Gazzolo, Gonzalez, Castillo, Montes, Silva, Palmezano, Villanueva, Briceno & C. Martinez
Chile Primera Division 30/09/24
W
Coquimbo Unido
2
Huachipato
3
Chile Primera Division 24/09/24
L
Universidad de Chile
2
Huachipato
1
Chile Primera Division 15/09/24
L
Deportes Iquique
3
Huachipato
1
Chile Cup 08/09/24
D
CD Imperial Unido
0
Huachipato
0
Chile Primera Division 08/09/24
W
O'Higgins
0
Huachipato
1
Player to watch: Adrian Martinez
With seven goals in Copa Sudamericana this term, Martinez is not only Racing Club's top scorer, but rather the top scorer of the entire competition, so he's our player to watch in this match.
Martinez to score the first goal?
Seven goals that Martinez has scored in Copa Sudamericana came in six games and in four of those six games he was the first goalscorer, including the first leg with Huachipato.
