Independiente vs Racing Club Prediction: Who will win the derby of Avellaneda?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Independiente will face Racing Club at Estadio Libertadores de América in Avellaneda. The home side head here after a loss (0-0) away against Rosario. The visitors also come from a loss (0-1) against Newell’s Old Boys.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Independiente comes to this game after suffering an away defeat (1-0) against Rosario). The Independiente team started the game badly, suffering in the 23rd minute and having a first half to forget. In the 2nd half, the team improved a lot and was superior, both in terms of ball possession and opportunities. However, I would not be able to finish them and the result would end up not changing. With this defeat, Independiente dropped to a dangerous 25th place, with just 2 more points than the last ranked team. The only victory of the team was in the 1st round, having since then added 6 draws and 4 defeats. The team is not one of the worst defenses, however, it has the 3rd worst attack of the competition, which justifies the high number of draws.

Racing Club comes to this game after a disappointing defeat against Newell's Old Boys at home (0-1). The Racing team was superior but failed to finalize the opportunities created. The result turns out to be unfair, but it still means a defeat. This is the 2nd consecutive defeat for Racing, who were doing very well in the championship. With this defeat, Racing's team dropped to 10th place, with 17 points. Racing needs to quickly return to winning ways to stay in the top places, but it is in away games that the team tends to show more difficulties. In away games, the team only managed to add 6 points out of their 17 points. Furthermore, 3 of their 4 league defeats have come in away games. Racing's team plays good offensive football but needs to show defensive improvements, especially in away games, to win again

In the last 5 games between these two teams, Racing Club has 4 victories, and Independiente has 1 victory. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, but in only 1 game both teams scored.

Racing is a favorite to win, due to the quality of their team. Yet, it is not expected to be an easy match for them. Also, not many goals are to be expected.