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 Should Compete Favourably

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 Edge Vélez in First-Leg Clash

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 Club – Last 10 League & Copa Libertadores Games

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 Sarsfield – Last 10 League & Copa Libertadores Games

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.

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.

Vélez +0.25 Probability

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

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Correct Score Prediction

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Vélez are available at +650 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.

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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.

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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.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Vélez +0.25 -123

Total Goals Under 2.5 -164

Shots On Target Duván Vergara Under 0.5 -139

Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Vélez on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, no more than two goals in total and no shots on target from Duván Vergara (Racing).

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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.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Bookies

This Copa Libertadores encounter sees Racing Club available at +135 and Vélez Sarsfield priced at +215 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +225 about the draw.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Racing available at -159 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Vélez at +115.

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.

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Both Teams to Score

Adrián Martínez Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Adrián Martínez at +320 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +155 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Braian Romero (Vélez)

Elías Torres (Racing)

Maher Carrizo (Vélez)

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Player Shots On Target

Braian Romero (Vélez)

Elías Torres (Racing)

Maher Carrizo (Vélez)

Florian Monzón (Vélez)

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Team Stats

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

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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

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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.