Argentinos Jrs vs Racing Club: Prediction for the Match on August 24 2025
One of the most expected games of the 6th round, Argentinos Juniors are going to play with Racing Club in Buenos Aires. Both teams have not achieved satisfactory performance in the last game and will be eager to get all three points.Argentinos are hoping to get back to winning ways in their own back yard, whilst Racing are hoping to recover after two consecutive losses in the league and cup.
Argentinos Jrs: Form and Statistics
The Bichos Colorados are having their previous game being a 1-0 loss against Huracan, where they had most of the possession but could not get past their defense. But they are a good team at home with 4 victories in their last 5 at the Diego Maradona with 3 clean sheets in their last 3. They have one of the best defensive teams in the Clausura having allowed only 6 goals in 13 games and 62 percent clean sheets at home. At home, Argentinos averages 1.62 goals per game and have a high possession rate of 66% and high shot creation. In statistics, they have a first goal in 52 percent of the matches and concede an average of 0.8 goals.Nevertheless, their xG data indicate that they have been defensively above par in some cases.
Argentinos Jrs: Lineup
Coach Nicolas Diez is most likely to play his 4-2-3-1 with Molina up front and Viveros and Porcel up on the wings. Oroz and Alan Cardozo must continue playing in midfield as a control and recovery, with Nardoni out.
� Argentinos Jrs starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Rodriguez – Lozano, Palacio, Godoy, Prieto – Oroz, Cardozo – Porcel, Lescano, Viveros – Molina
⛔️ Out: Sanchez (injured), Fattori, Alvarez (red card)
� Head coach: Nicolas Diez
Racing Club: Form and Statistics
Racing is passing through a rocky period. They had lost 1-2 to Tigre at home and then were also knocked out of the Copa by Pe in midweek. They have now not won three games in a row and that includes a 1-1 draw with Boca Juniors in Round 4. They are not so good defensively, having allowed a goal 73% of the time away, as well as having only 27% clean sheets. They perform poorly at the beginning of the games with a low percentage of winning the first halves (27%), and overall they score 1.36 goals per game. The attack has been good but the sharpness of the finishing has not been sharp (conversion rate of 13%).
Racing Club: Lineup
Coach Gustavo Costas will tend to make a slight change up after the Copa match. The most likely formation will be a 3-4-3 with Torres, Conechny and Balboa as the starting trident and Zuculini and Sanchez as the centre-pieces in the midfield transitions.
� Racing Club starting lineup (3-4-3)
Arias – Di Cesare, Rojo, Garcia – Rodriguez, Zuculini, Sanchez, Mura – Torres, Balboa, Conechny
⛔️ Out: Zaracho, Martirena, Nardoni, Sosa (injured), Torres (red card)
� Head coach: Gustavo Costas
Argentinos Jrs vs Racing Club Head-to-Head Statistics
The recent history of these 2 clubs is fairly even: 2 wins each by Argentinos and Racing, and 1 draw. Their last meeting was in February, and was a 3-2 win by Argentinos, in an exciting match at the Cilindro. All of the past 3 matches between the two teams had both sides scoring.
Argentinos Jrs vs Racing Club Betting Trends
- Argentinos Juniors to win – Argentinos have a good home record, a good defence and Racing have a poor away record, so the odds are on Argentinos to win. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 2.14;
- Both Teams to Score – No – As stated above, Argentina team Argentinos are well-disciplined in defense at home (62 % clean sheets), whereas Racing are inconsistent. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.62;
- Under 2 Goals- 4 of the last 5 H2H matches had under 2.5 goals and both teams cannot convert their chances regularly. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.79;
Argentinos Jrs vs Racing Club Match Prediction 24 August 2025
This game is a conflict between the defensive stability and the attacking variability. Argentinos are practiced at home and have demonstrated their ability in coping with pressure and tempo. Racing arrive in this match under pressure and they might not be able to penetrate a solid defensive line.
Our match prediction: Argentinos Juniors to win for a coefficient of 2.14 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score - No for a coefficient of 1.62 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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