Racing Club vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Sep 2025

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Racing Club vs Vélez Sarsfield

Argentine Primera División sides Racing Club and Vélez Sarsfield meet in the second leg of this Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Tuesday 23 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Vélez Sarsfield look a nice wager to topple Racing and we can take them at -123 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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Racing Club triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Huracán were beaten 2-0 in the Primera División. The Avellaneda side had 45% possession and totalled seven shots on target, while Duvan Vergara and Matias Zaracho scored one goal each.

Last time out, Vélez Sarsfield triumphed 2–1 on the road against San Martín de San Juan in the Primera División. Guillermo Barros Schelotto's men recorded 45% possession and had five shots on goal, with Manuel Lanzini and Dilan Godoy finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Racing earned a 1–0 away win over Vélez in the first leg. The hosts had 52% possession, but Racing led shots on target 3–2. Adrián Martínez netted the 53rd-minute winner, with Vélez down to ten men after Lisandro Magallán’s 43rd-minute red card.

We’ve seen the previous 6 H2H matches involve three Racing victories. There have also been two draws and Vélez triumphing once.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Racing Club	6	4	1	1	14	3	11	14:3	13
1	Vélez Sarsfield	6	3	2	1	11	4	7	11:4	11

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Racing have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. Gustavo Costas' team have averaged 55.5% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Duvan Vergara and Santiago Solari lead the way with 2 goals, while Matias Zaracho has scored 1. The leading assistors are Agustin Basso and Gabriel Rojas with 2.

Vélez have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 7.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. El Fortín average 50.5% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Maher Carrizo has top scored with 3, while Dilan Godoy, Braian Romero and Tomas Galvan are next on 2. Braian Romero has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Racing Club confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Facundo Cambeses (GK), Facundo Mura, Franco Pardo, Nazareno Colombo, Gabriel Rojas, Santiago Sosa, Santiago Solari, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Agustin Almendra, Tomas Conechny, Adrian Martinez.

Vélez Sarsfield confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tomas Marchiori (GK), Agustin Lagos, Emanuel Mammana, Aaron Quiros, Elias Gomez, Rodrigo Aliendro, Agustin Bouzat, Maher Carrizo, Tomas Galvan, Imanol Machuca, Michael Santos.

Racing Club vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction & Betting Tips

This Racing Club vs Vélez Sarsfield betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Vélez Sarsfield kick off this Copa Libertadores match, we will wager them at -123 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Copa Libertadores data is helpful.

Key Racing Club vs Vélez Sarsfield Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vélez in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vélez in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vélez in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Racing in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Racing in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 55.2% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Vélez Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -123 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Racing 0 - 1 Vélez

Vélez are available at +700 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Duván Vergara Under 0.5 Shots On Target -139

Duván Vergara (Racing) is available at -139 to not have a shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Duván Vergara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-132

Shots

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

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Maher Carrizo to Score +360

Maher Carrizo (Vélez) has racked up two goals in his past four games. It’s worth a gamble on the +360 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Maher Carrizo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-125

Shots

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

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Racing Club vs Vélez Sarsfield Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the bookmakers affording them a 45% chance of winning, Racing Club might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +123 when it comes to this Copa Libertadores encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Vélez Sarsfield have been priced up at +255.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Racing available at -185 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Vélez at +135.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -132.

There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Copa Libertadores match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+210

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+107

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-278

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-132

You will find favourite Adrián Martínez at +260 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +107 that he finds the net any time.

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

First

+107

Anytime

+260

Braian Romero (Vélez)

First

+270

Anytime

+525

Elías Torres (Racing)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Maher Carrizo (Vélez)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Duván Vergara (Racing)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Luciano Vietto (Racing)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Adrián Balboa (Racing)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Florian Monzón (Vélez)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Santiago Solari (Racing)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Tomás Conechny (Racing)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Imanol Machuca (Vélez)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Tomás Galván (Vélez)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Francisco Pizzini (Vélez)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Agustín Almendra (Racing)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez)

First

+1000

Anytime

+1900

Richard Sanchez (Racing)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Martín Barrios (Racing)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Gastón Martirena (Racing)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Ignacio Rodríguez (Racing)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Braian Romero (Vélez)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+135

Elías Torres (Racing)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-103

Maher Carrizo (Vélez)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-125

Duván Vergara (Racing)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-132

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-152

Florian Monzón (Vélez)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-139

Luciano Vietto (Racing)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Adrián Balboa (Racing)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-189

Santiago Solari (Racing)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-213

Imanol Machuca (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Tomás Conechny (Racing)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Francisco Pizzini (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Tomás Galván (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-500

Agustín Almendra (Racing)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Gastón Martirena (Racing)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Over 3.5

+116

Under 3.5

-

Braian Romero (Vélez)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Elías Torres (Racing)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Maher Carrizo (Vélez)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Gastón Martirena (Racing)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Francisco Pizzini (Vélez)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Imanol Machuca (Vélez)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Conechny (Racing)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Solari (Racing)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Florian Monzón (Vélez)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Adrián Balboa (Racing)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Luciano Vietto (Racing)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Duván Vergara (Racing)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Galván (Vélez)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Almendra (Racing)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Racing Club Stats

Vélez Sarsfield Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 corners awarded and 6.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Racing Club vs Vélez Sarsfield Lineups & Team News

Always review the Racing vs Vélez team news before locking in your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Copa Libertadores lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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