Racing Club will host Boca Juniors in the next Primera Division round on Saturday, 14 August.
Will the hosts end Boca's unbeaten run in the league or will they fail to complete this task? Read our Racing Club vs Boca Juniors prediction to find out and remember to also look at our other Primera Division betting tips.
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Racing Club vs Boca Juniors prediction: A close game with goals on both sides
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in the last five games played by Boca Juniors in all competitions.
- Racing Club have only lost one of their six home games in the league, but Boca Juniors are undefeated in the last nine games in this competition.
- Two of the last four meetings between these teams have ended in draws.
Correct score prediction: Racing Club 1-1 Boca Juniors
While Boca Juniors have been in better form recently, at least in the league, Racing Club have done well this season in all competitions, especially at home. With that in mind, we can see this match ending in a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Racing Club the more likely winners
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
Looking at these Racing Club vs Boca Juniors odds, it's clear that the hosts are the expected winners, although not by a huge margin.
This makes sense given that this is a duel between two teams of similar quality and while Boca Juniors have been better lately in the league, these teams are actually tied in points.
Meanwhile, if you liked our predictions for this duel, take a peek at our latest betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Boca Juniors with a small advantage
In the last five meetings between these two teams, we saw Boca Juniors win twice, while Racing Club have one win, along with two games ending in draws. Boca Juniors also have the advantage when it comes to the overall H2H record: 37-19-23
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 11/03/24
Boca Juniors
Racing Club
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 24/10/23
Racing Club
Boca Juniors
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 22/10/23
Racing Club
Boca Juniors
Copa Libertadores 31/08/23
Racing Club
Boca Juniors
Copa Libertadores 24/08/23
Boca Juniors
Racing Club
Racing Club preview: Looking for a win after two game without it
After three wins in a row, two of which came against Huachipato in Copa Sudamericana knockout stages, Racing Club have failed to win in their last two games, both in the Argentinian Primera Division. Overall, Racing Club are eight in the league's standings, six points from the very top.
When it comes to team news, Agustin Garcia Basso and Gabriel Rojas are the only names on Racing Club's injury list.
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
Boca Juniors preview: Hoping for another good performance
While Boca Juniors have struggled a bit this season, which is why they're currently 8th in the standings of their domestic championship, they have done very well recently and have stayed unbeaten for 11 matches in a row. So, they enter the upcoming duel with Cruzeiro with a lot of confidence, especially since they have a one-goal surplus ahead of the second leg.
Meanwhile, Brian Aguirre is out with an injury, while Luis Advincula, Edinson Cavani, and Gary Medel are also listed, but with minor issues and are more likely to play than not.
Predicted lineup: Romero (GK), Advincula, Medel, Lema, Blanco, Saralegui, Medina, Fernandez, Zenon, Merentiel & Cavani
Argentina Liga Profesional 28/09/24
L
Belgrano
2
Boca Juniors
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 21/09/24
L
River Plate
1
Boca Juniors
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 14/09/24
L
Racing Club
2
Boca Juniors
1
Argentina Cup 07/09/24
W
CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba
1 (7)
Boca Juniors
1 (8)
Argentina Liga Profesional 01/09/24
W
Rosario Central
1
Boca Juniors
2
Player to watch: Roger Martinez
With four goals in the league this season, Martinez is the top scorer for Racing Club and he's our player to watch in the team's upcoming duel with Boca Juniors.
