Rosario vs Racing Club Prediction: Racing needs to win to still fight for the 1st place

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Rosario will face Racing Club at Stadium Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario. The home side head here after a win (0-1) against Central Cordoba. The visitors come into this game also after a win (1-2) against San Lorenzo.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Rosario (WDLDL)

Rosario beat Central Córdoba 1-0 in the match. The first 45 minutes was level, Rosario having 60 percent possession but neither side could carve out clear cut chances. Neither team could change the scoreline with one goal apiece in the first half, when Rosario had one shot on target to Central Córdoba's four. Rosario had the lion’s share of possession (54%) in the second half and, although not as much as in the first, showed more organisation in attack. But few clear cut chances were afforded to either team and the match remained tight. Rosario secured the victory with the decisive goal in the 90th minute, when Dupuy finished effectively following a well worked team move. Overall, Rosario were the most efficient, having only three attempts on target from nine, while Central Córdoba had ten attempts on the whole and five on target yet couldn't crack the solid opposition defence. Their better game management and being able to capitalise on a crucial moment in the last few minutes of the match saw Rosario claim three precious points on the road. With this result, Rosario is in 18th place in the table with 29 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 25 goals scored and 23 goals conceded.

Racing Club (WWWWW)

Racing Club comes into this game after a 1-2 win against San Lorenzo. San Lorenzo kicked off well in the first half and duly opened the scoring in the 30th minute with Cuello, whose goal was assisted by Bustos. Although racing club had more possession of ball (61%) than San Lorenzo (39%) and had more shots on target (2) than San Lorenzo (1), the home team was a lot more effective in the little chances it created, and racing still never converted its chances. Racing Club fought back in the second half and equalised in the 66th minute through Mura, assisted by Rojas. Visitors dominated, more of the ball (57%) and more attacking pressure, 7 attempts on goal. In the 90+1 minute Mura scored his second goal, also in injury time, to turn the game around for his team and win it. On the whole, Racing Club were on top, controlling the game with 59 per cent possession, 15 goal attempts to San Lorenzo’s 14. They also had a more organised defensive line while the visiting team also blocked 5 shots. But despite opening the scoring, San Lorenzo couldn't hold on as their opponent's greater intensity and efficiency in the second half of the match finally got the better of them. With this result, San Lorenzo is in 4th place in the table with 30 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 4 wins, and 1 loss, with a record of 34 goals scored and 22 goals conceded.