Penarol vs Racing Prediction: We should see goals from both teams

Penarol vs Racing: Prediction and odds on the Match on 13 August 2025

The Copa Libertadores 2025 Round of 16 gets underway with a thrilling first-leg clash as Peñarol welcome Racing to the Estadio Campeón del Siglo. Both sides impressed in the group stage; Peñarol finished second in Group H, level on points with the group leaders, while Racing topped Group E with flair and authority.

What makes this matchup even more intriguing is that it’s their first-ever competitive meeting, adding an extra layer of unpredictability. Peñarol comes into the tie in hot form, and with their home crowd behind them. Racing, however, have shown they can handle pressure on the big stage, and we are more than excited for what's to come. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Penarol: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: WWWWW

Penarol is in really good form if we take a look at their last 21 games across all competitions, as they’ve only lost one game. They’ve consistently won their last five games across competitions. They finished second place in Group H Copa Libertadores, level on points (11) with Group leaders Velez Sarsfield with three wins, 2 draws, and a loss. 

In the Liga AUF Clausura, Penarol leads the division with 2 wins from the two games they’ve played so far in the division. Their last league game ended in a 3-0 victory over Nacional, and they also defeated Progreso by a 2-1 scoreline before that. Penarol is in really good shape, and they’ll carry this momentum with them to the game against Racing. 

Penarol: Lineup

Penarol: Lineup

Diego Aguirre employs a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-4-2, focusing on wing play and creativity in the midfield through Leonardo Fernandez. Fernandez will be available for Wednesday’s encounter, and we are ready for all they have to offer. 

 � Penarol starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brayan Cortes – Olivera, Herrera, Javier Mendez, Gularte– Sosa, Trindade, – Cabrera, Fernandez, Diego Garcia– Silvera

� Head coach: Diego Aguirre

Racing: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: DWLWL

Racing Club has 10 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, with 32 points in their domestic league. They are onto something big with 2 victories, a draw, and 2 losses in their last five games across all competitions. Their last league game was in the Liga Profesional Clausura, and it ended in a 1-1 defeat to Boca Juniors. 

Racing finished top of Group E with 4 wins, a draw, and a loss from the six games played, with 14 goals scored and just 3 goals conceded. They continue their campaign in the Copa Libertadores against Penarol.  

Racing: Probable Lineup

Adrian Martínez remains the sole attacker in this 3-4-2-1 formation, and Fernandez is the creator behind their threat. With Nardoni and Rojas providing the anchor in the midfield, the aim is to control the pace and distribute the ball effectively. Colombo, leading the defensive line, is looking to stay strong. Santiago Solari came off the bench in the 64th minute and scored the only goal of the game in their 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors. 

� Racing Club starting lineup (3-4-2-1)

Cambeses– Colombo, Sosa, Di Cesare – Mura, Nardoni, Zaracho, Rojas – Fernandez, Luciano Vietto – Martínez

� Head coach: Gustavo Costas

Penarol vs Racing: head to head statistics

This is the first-ever meeting between the teams, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.

Penarol vs Racing: Betting Tips & Odds

• Five consecutive wins for Penarol in their last five games, and the option for Penarol to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.76;
• There have been fewer than 10.5 corners in 6 of Racing’s last 7 games, and this option is available on the Betway bookmaker website at 1.34 odds;
• Some experts believe that Racing will win, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 2.84 odds;

Penarol vs Racing match prediction 13 August 2025

Penarol is in very good form with five victories in their last five games. Racing is also in good shape with two wins in their last five games. Penarol has the home advantage here, but Racing has a more solid history in the Libertadores, and their history in this competition might align with them on Wednesday. I believe Racing will not lose, and the prediction here is a win or draw for Racing and a total of under 3.5 goals. 

Our match prediction is a win or draw for Racing and a total of under 3.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.74 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is for the second half to be the most scoring half, for a coefficient of 2.14 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, A total of over 8.5 corners for 1.69 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.