Central Cordoba vs Racing Club Prediction: Racing needs to win to still be in the title race

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Platens♕e will face Union Santa Fe at Staꦐdium Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero. The home side head here after a loss (2-0) against Independiente. The visitors come into this game after a loss (4-5) against Estudiantes.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Central Cordoba (LLWDD)

Independiente beat Central Córdoba 2-0 at home but dominated the attacking play from the first minutes. The opener in the 4th came from Ávalos after a pinpoint assist from Hidalgo, who opened the scoring for Independiente. After a play set up by Marcone, Hidalgo added a second before the end of the first half, meaning the home side went in two goals ahead at half time. They had 51 per cent possession in the first half and were sharper in attack, having 9 attempts on goal, of which 6 were on target. But, despite having less offensive volume, Central Córdoba attempted to resist defensively, and, to this end, recorded only 3 shots, one of them on target. Nine infractions by the visiting team were repeated, and six by Independienꦫte, the intensity of the game being shown by fouls. After the break it was more even with possession coming at 45% for Central Córdoba. But the visitors had few chances to score, managing just two shots on target. On the other hand, Independiente were in control of the game and missed a penalty with Ávalos in the 51st minute, before missing the chance to increase their lead. Independiente were more organized and more efficient, finishing the game with 53% of possession and 8 shot on target to Central Córdoba's 3. With this result, Central Cordoba is in 23th place in the table with 28 points. In the l𒁃ast 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 26 goals scored and 33 goals conceded.

Racing Club (LWWWW)

Racing Club and Estudiantes match ended with 4-5 in Estudiantes favor, a match full of twists and turns and chances. Less than 3 minutes had passed when Estudiantes took the lead: Boselli converted Sosa's assist. Salas equalized the game in the 22nd minute with a penalty for Racing, who responded. But it took a 37th minute goal from Solari after a pass from Martirena Torres for the turnaround. But Colombo's own goal, in the 52nd minute, leveled things up again for Estudiantes at the start of the second half. The second half continued as it had started with intensity. Palacios equalled Estudiantes in the 59th minute and Carrillo added a third for the hosts in the 68th after Manyoma had assisted. Racing was 2-4 down but they did not give up. In the 75th and 78th minutes Vietto scored twice to tie the match at 4-4. But Cetre🀅's goal for the 85th minute overshadowed Racing💛's comeback. In the end, Racing had the better of possession, 65 percent to 35 percent, produced 30 chances to Estudiantes' 12. As costly as it was, the home team also had the shots on target in their favor, 13 to 5, but their defense was very efficient and the goaltender very inspired. Racing had superiority in terms of possession (62%), but the shots on target (5 to 1), were Estudiantes' undoing. And the second half saw the balance become more evident with Estudiantes taking the better of the chances to really seal the deal in a thrilling match. With this result, Racing Club is in 3rd place in the table with 43 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 4 wins and 1 loss, with a record of 40 goals scored and 27 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Racing Club has won 3, and they dr▨ew another 2. Goals were scored in 4 of those games, with both teams scoring in all 4 of the matches.

I think that Racin🍌g Club are favorites for the win, ꦫdespite playing away.