Racing Club vs Independiente Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2026

Racing Club vs Independiente Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -154

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We can make an argument for betting Under 2.5 when it comes to Total Goals. The stats imply that Racing and Independiente could fall short of this total and the price of -154 looks a value one.

This Racing vs Independiente betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Racing Club vs Independiente Preview

Racing Club square off against Independiente, with kick-off set for 13:45 on Sunday 18 October.

Racing Club were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Belgrano by a 2-0 scoreline. La Academia enjoyed 62% possession and managed four shots on target.

Independiente drew away from home in their previous game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Talleres. Jadson Viera's side were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded two shots on goal.

H2H: 1-0 Victory for Independiente in Pair’s Previous Head-to-Head

Independiente have avoided defeat against Racing in the past five meetings. In the last encounter, Independiente bagged a 1-0 win as the home side. The previous 9 H2H games have featured four draws, three victories for Racing and two wins for Independiente.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Independiente	12	5	3	4	11	12	-1	11:12	18
25	Racing Club	12	3	2	7	13	19	-6	13:19	11

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2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 14.0 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Racing have had 59.9% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 13.8 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Adrian Martinez has found the net 2 times, with Tomas Conechny, Gonzalo Escudero, Ignacio Rodriguez and Ulises Ortegoza scoring 1 each. Ulises Ortegoza is the leading assists maker with 3.

Independiente have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 13.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.1% possession, 5.7 corners in their favour and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 15.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Maximiliano Meza and Lautaro Millan have top scored with 2, while Santiago Gabriel Montiel is next on 1. Santiago Gabriel Montiel has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Racing Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Facundo Cambeses (GK), Ezequiel Cannavo, Mateo Martinez, Gonzalo Escudero, Ignacio Rodríguez, Leonel Perez, Ulises Ortegoza, Tomás Conechny, Gastón Lódico, Lautaro Diaz, Adrian Martinez.

Independiente predicted lineup (4-3-3): Rodrigo Rey (GK), Santiago Arias, Sebastián Valdéz, Juan Miguel Arrayago, Nahuel Banegas, Mateo Pérez Curci, Ivan Marcone, Luciano Cabral, Santiago Montiel, Ezequiel Ávila, Matías Abaldo.

Main Match Prediction

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to this Primera División game. The two teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash and we’re happy to take the odds of -154.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Racing games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Racing games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 19 Independiente games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Independiente games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 games between these teams.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Primera División form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 60.6% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Racing 1 - 1 Independiente

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +440. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chimy Ávila Over 0.5 Shots On Target +115

Chimy Ávila (Independiente) is available to have one or more shots on goal at +115. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Chimy Ávila Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

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Santiago Montiel to Score +370

Santiago Montiel (Independiente) has registered two goals in his past nine Primera División matches away from home. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +370.

Latest Santiago Montiel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -128

We’ve seen an average 11.10 corners in the past ten Independiente matches, while the last five Racing games have averaged 9.20. There are odds of -128 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Racing

Total

8.40 5.00 3.40

Home

6.80 4.90 1.90

Away

8.60 3.80 4.80

Independiente

Total

11.10 5.70 5.40

Home

11.40 7.40 4.00

Away

8.60 3.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-114

Racing Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-147

Independiente Corners

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-167

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+650

2

+235

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Racing Club vs Independiente 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.

The favourites are 48% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Racing Club being priced at +108 to come away with a victory in this Primera División encounter. The market implies that Independiente are the most unlikely to win at +255.

For those wanting some insurance backing Racing, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -133 that they manage to beat Independiente on this market.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -127.

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Full-Time Result

1

+108

X

+225

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

-100

2

+295

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-313

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+145

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-133

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-127

Adrián Martínez is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +170.

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

First

+400

Anytime

+170

Lautaro Díaz (Racing)

First

+600

Anytime

+260

Elías Torres (Racing)

First

+700

Anytime

+300

Matko Miljevic (Racing)

First

+800

Anytime

+310

Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

First

+900

Anytime

+370

Matías Abaldo (Independiente)

First

+950

Anytime

+400

Adrián Fernández (Racing)

First

+950

Anytime

+400

Tomás Conechny (Racing)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Gastón Lodico (Racing)

First

+1000

Anytime

+420

Iván Morales (Independiente)

First

+1050

Anytime

+440

Duván Vergara (Racing)

First

+1150

Anytime

+475

Chimy Ávila (Independiente)

First

+1100

Anytime

+475

Alfonso Espino (Racing)

First

+1300

Anytime

+575

Ulises Ortegoza (Racing)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Luciano Cabral (Independiente)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Matias Kranevitter (Racing)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Juan Barinaga (Racing)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Ezequiel Cannavo (Racing)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Ignacio Rodríguez (Racing)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Lautaro Millán (Independiente)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Leonel Perez (Racing)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Marco Di Cesare (Racing)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Lautaro Díaz (Racing)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Elías Torres (Racing)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Matko Miljevic (Racing)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Iván Morales (Independiente)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Matías Abaldo (Independiente)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Adrián Fernández (Racing)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Tomás Conechny (Racing)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Duván Vergara (Racing)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Chimy Ávila (Independiente)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Gastón Lodico (Racing)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Alfonso Espino (Racing)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Ulises Ortegoza (Racing)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Cabral (Independiente)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Lautaro Millán (Independiente)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Racing Club vs Independiente Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Racing vs Independiente without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups plus current injury reports.

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