Boca Juniors vs Racing Club: Prediction for the Match on December 8, 2025

Boca Juniors vs Racing Club: Prediction for the Match on December 8 2025

These two teams, Boca Juniors and Racing Club, have a heavyweight semifinal in the Torneo Betano Clausura, a match-up between two of the most tactically sophisticated teams in the contest. It is another clean sheet win in the quarter-finals, with Boca, and Racing with a strong 1-0 win over Tigre. Both teams have been statistically one of the strongest defensive entities of the tournament, implying that it is going to be a close, detail-oriented knockout match.

Boca Juniors: Form and Statistics

Boca got into semifinals after a 1-0 victory over Argentinos Juniors, which saw them generating 1.74 xG and three big chances and nearly nothing on defense. The performance was again characterized by their small size and effectiveness. Their shape is superb: five victories in the past six games, all of them without conceding goals. Boca have been conceding 24 goals in 35 league games and their clean sheet rate stands at 49 as they have scored 54 times. They score 1.71 goals and allow a very low 0.86 goals in their home matches. Their defensive xG figures are at the highest among the rest of the teams and this indicates a stable record of minimizing quality opportunities. Boca also dominate the transitions, generating more than 12 shots per game and also being highly effective in pressing, particularly during the first 25 minutes at La Bombonera.

Boca Juniors: Lineup

Boca should use the same XI that they used in the quarter-final win. It is still 4-4-2 that is energetic in the dynamics of wings and vertical flow. Marchesin will begin with Barinaga, Di Lollo, Costa and Blanco acting as a back four. This line offers ball winning powers, aerial control and strong full back cover, where necessary. Delgado and Paredes play in the middle of the field, forming the partnership in the role of defensive coverage and controlled build up. Belmonte and Zeballos play diagonally in the wings and press with intensity. Merentiel and Gimenez plays as the forwards, playing one as a hold-up player and the other as a box player.

Boca Juniors starting lineup (4-4-2)

Marchesin – Barinaga, Di Lollo, Costa, Blanco – Belmonte, Delgado, Paredes, Zeballos – Merentiel, Gimenez

Out: Carlos Palacios ( injured)

Head coach: Claudio Ubeda

Racing Club: Form and Statistics

Racing gained a good 1-0 victory over Tigre where they had the 66.0 per cent of the possession, generated 1.30 xG, generated the most dominant chances and restricted Tigre to 0.37 xG. Their counter discipline, and systematic build-up was again in evidence. Racing are also one of the most even-handed teams of the league: 42 goals were scored and 30 were conceded and the clean-sheet rate is amazing 53%. Their away statistics are also strong enough as they concede an average of 1.06 and they have one of the strongest defensive XG overperformance trends in the league. On the offensive side, they generate 1.30 to 1.50 xG every match and depend on the build-up instead of brilliance. There is good consistency in their last five matches with four victories and one draw. The greatest problem in racing is the ability to transform dominance into goals whereby they only score once even after taking over the territory.

Racing Club: Lineup

Racing are again expected to keep the XI as in the quarter-final. It is a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 based on the stage of play. Cambeses begins with goal keeping and Martirena Torres, Colombo, Garcia and Rojas has a well-knitted defense line that can circulate possession in case of pressure. Sosa is the deepest midfielder, and Zuculini and Forneris are interiors that can bring development and creativity across fields. Almendra and Vergara will be playing at the wings, spreading the defensive block of the Boca side with the width and Martinez plays the offensive with the ability of movement and power in duels.

Racing Club starting lineup (4-3-3)

Cambeses – Martirena Torres, Colombo, Garcia, Rojas – Sosa, Zuculini – Almendra, Forneris, Vergara – Martinez

Out: Solari (injured)

Head coach: Gustavo Costas

Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Head-to-Head Statistics

Racing and Boca have one of the most intense rivals in Argentina. Boca have taken a narrow lead in their 15 matches played against Racing 6-5 with the remaining 4 matches being draws. In favour of Boca is the goal difference, absolutely narrow: 17-15. Recent games are usually tight, low scoring and rough. Their past three matches had a result of 1-0, 0-0 and 2-1 where neither side had scored more than two times in the last 10 games in their confrontation. The final win of racing at La Bombonera was in the year 2022 and Boca won the last two home matches.

Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Betting Trends

• Boca Juniors To Win - They have a slight advantage in a close semifinal due to their home advantage, their good xG production in the La Bombonera and their last momentum. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.87;
• Under 2.5 Goals - Both teams are one of the best defensive teams of the Clausura, and H2H always end up with low scores. This season has a 50+ clean sheet between Racing and Boca. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.61;
• Both Teams to Score - No - Boca have half a dozen straight clean sheets - Racing often through defensive play are winning or drawing instead of scoring. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.70;

Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Match Prediction 8 December 2025

The semi final will be a tactical duel. The recent shape of Boca, home advantage and defensive strength provides them a slender lead but the organisation and movements of balls that Racing manufactures will make this a tough match. Anticipate a close, no-likelihood sort of game which is determined by one moment.

Our match prediction: Boca Juniors to Win for a coefficient of 1.87 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score - No for a coefficient of 1.70 in the 1xbet bookmaker.