Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

Primera División Betting Preview: Boca Juniors vs Racing Club

Boca Juniors host Racing Club in this Argentine Primera División match, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Saturday 9 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

At least one of Boca Juniors and Racing might draw a blank when it comes to this encounter, with the BTTS No odds looking generous at -133. Based on our research, this looks a value pick.

Boca Juniors were beaten last game and this was on the road. Huracán claimed a 1-0 victory. Miguel Russo's side had one shot on target and boasted 60% possession.

Racing Club have won three road games on the spin. Most recently, they were turned over 1-0 at home to Estudiantes de La Plata. La Academia boasted 60% possession and had five shots on goal.

On Sunday, Racing won 3-0 at home to Deportivo Riestra in the Copa Argentina.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Racing have claimed consecutive victories over Boca, winning by 2-0 and 2-1 scorelines when hosting. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Racing wins, four draws and two Boca successes.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Boca Juniors	12	5	5	2	14	7	7	14:7	20
12	Racing Club	12	5	3	4	15	11	4	15:11	18

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Boca have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 6.4 attempts. Los Xeneizes have averaged 55.1% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Kevin Zenon, Miguel Merentiel and Carlos Palacios are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Lautaro Blanco, Miguel Merentiel and Edinson Cavani are the leading assists makers with 2.

Racing have won 6 and lost 4, with an average of 10.9 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Gustavo Costas' team average 57.7% possession, 6.2 corners in their favour and 3.1 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

Adrian Martinez has landed 4 goals, Santiago Solari 2, with Duvan Vergara and two others scoring 1. Gaston Martirena has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Boca Juniors confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Agustin Marchesin (GK), Juan Barinaga, Rodrigo Andres Battaglia, Marco Pellegrino, Lautaro Blanco, Leandro Paredes, Brian Aguirre, Alan Velasco, Malcom Braida, Miguel Merentiel, Edinson Cavani.

Racing Club confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Facundo Cambeses (GK), Franco Pardo, Santiago Sosa, Agustin Basso, Facundo Mura, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Agustin Almendra, Ignacio Rodriguez, Tomas Conechny, Adrian Martinez, Duvan Vergara.

Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Boca Juniors vs Racing Club from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident that one of the teams will fail to get on the scoresheet in this Primera División clash. The odds of -133 when it comes to the BTTS No option are definitely worth taking based on the latest stats.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest Primera División team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Boca Juniors vs Racing Club league stats:

• 4 of the last 5 Boca matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 7 of the last 10 Boca home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 5 Racing matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 7 of the last 10 Racing matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 13 of the last 20 Racing matches have resulted in BTTS No

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

The Result & Both Teams to Score market offers bettors the chance to pair BTTS No with a specific team to win. This will create a bigger-priced selection in the process.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -133 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Boca 1 - 0 Racing

We’re predicting Boca to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +510. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Duván Vergara Under 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Duván Vergara (Racing) is available to finish without a shot on goal at -133. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Duván Vergara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-100

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Miguel Merentiel to Score +180

Miguel Merentiel (Boca) has managed four goals in his past ten Primera División home games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +180.

Latest Miguel Merentiel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+350

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+123

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Corners Prediction

Racing Over 3.5 Corners -150

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Racing in five consecutive matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Racing Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Boca

Total

8.00 5.00 3.00

Home

7.80 4.90 2.90

Away

8.70 4.50 4.20

Racing

Total

8.80 4.50 4.30

Home

8.90 5.10 3.80

Away

9.20 3.70 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-130

Boca Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Racing Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-119

X

+650

2

+132

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Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can secure betting odds of +140 when it comes to Boca Juniors claiming a Primera División win and the bookmakers have Racing Club on offer at +235. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +195.

Boca -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -105. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Racing. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -149 about Both Teams to Score No.

No matter what Primera División match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+195

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

-108

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-250

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-213

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+106

No

-149

Kevin Zenón is available at +145 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +1050 to find the net first.

Kevin Zenón (Boca)

First

+145

Anytime

+1050

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

First

+145

Anytime

+330

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

First

+170

Anytime

+350

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Elías Torres (Racing)

First

+370

Anytime

+700

Duván Vergara (Racing)

First

+380

Anytime

+700

Williams Alarcón (Boca)

First

+380

Anytime

+1700

Luciano Vietto (Racing)

First

+460

Anytime

+850

Tomás Belmonte (Boca)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Alan Velasco (Boca)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Adrián Balboa (Racing)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Carlos Palacios (Boca)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Malcom Braida (Boca)

First

+525

Anytime

+1000

Santiago Solari (Racing)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Exequiel Zeballos (Boca)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Leandro Paredes (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Luis Advíncula (Boca)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Marcos Rojo (Boca)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Agustín Martegani (Boca)

First

+1100

Anytime

+1700

Agustín Almendra (Racing)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Blondel (Boca)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Battaglia (Boca)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Martín Barrios (Racing)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Ander Herrera (Boca)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+123

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-110

Duván Vergara (Racing)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-100

Elías Torres (Racing)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-135

Adrián Balboa (Racing)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-192

Alan Velasco (Boca)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-208

Luciano Vietto (Racing)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-244

Exequiel Zeballos (Boca)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Carlos Palacios (Boca)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Malcom Braida (Boca)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Santiago Solari (Racing)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-286

Luis Advíncula (Boca)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-435

Leandro Paredes (Boca)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Rodrigo Battaglia (Boca)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-714

Agustín Almendra (Racing)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Ander Herrera (Boca)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Martín Barrios (Racing)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-769

Marcos Rojo (Boca)

Over 0.5

+430

Under 0.5

-909

Lucas Blondel (Boca)

Over 0.5

+460

Under 0.5

-1000

Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Boca vs Racing team news before wagering. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Primera División along with up-to-date injury news.

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