Laura Rozo
Defensa y Justicia vs Racing will be one of the big clashes this Wednesday in the Argentine First Division. The locals are in mid-table and hope to continue adding to the good run they have been on. The visitors, meanwhile, are in third place in the Argentine First Division and hope to move closer to the top of the table.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions, and other information on the match between these two Argentinean clubs that are looking to steal the glory in this tournament, Defensa y Justicia vs Racing.
We invite you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Defensa y Justicia vs Racing Argentine First Division Matchday 23 Game on October 5, 2022
- Where: Norberto “Tito” Tomaghello Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 17:00 (GMT-5)
- BetMGM Moneyline: Defensa y Justicia (+210) / Tie (+220) / Racing (+125)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Defensa y Justicia (AH +0.25, -114) / Racing (AH -0.25, -106)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+110), Under (-160)
- BetMGM Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-125)
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Defensa y Justicia Preview
Defensa y Justicia has been improving little by little in this 2022 season. The team coached by Julio Vaccari is currently unbeaten in four games and is in 16th place in the Argentine tournament. A cumulative record of 7 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses has brought Defensa y Justicia this far. For this match Defensa y Justicia vs Racing, the local fans are dreaming of repeating their recent good performances and getting the three points at home.
In the last league match against Platense, Defensa drew goalless as visitors, thus achieving a golden point that allows them to project themselves for the remainder of the championship. Players such as Nicolás Fernández and Gastón Togni occupy a very important place in Vaccari’s squad.
Possible lineup Defensa y Justicia: Ezequiel Unsain; Nicolás Tripichio, Adonis Frías, Nazareno Colombo, Alexis Soto, Julián López, Kevin Gutiérrez, Gabriel Alanís, Tomás Galván, Gastón Togni, Nicolás Fernández.
Racing Preview
La Academia is undoubtedly one of the favorite clubs to win the title this season. The team coached by the legendary Fernando Gago is currently in third place in the tournament with 11 wins, 7 ties and 4 defeats, accumulating a total of 40 points and a goal difference of +13. In the last four matchdays the blue and white team has won, a streak that they hope to extend in this Defensa y Justicia vs Racing match.
Their most recent match against Rosario Central was a goal fest that ended 4-3 in Racing’s favor. Luck and defensive errors opened the scoring, however, effectiveness, resilience, and the work of the week were reflected in the goals (mostly headers) of the team from Avellaneda.
Possible Racing lineup: Gabriel Arias; Facundo Mura, Jonathan Galván, Emiliano Insúa, Gonzalo Piovi; Emiliano Vecchio, Aníbal Moreno, Jonathan Gómez; Matías Rojas, Enzo Copetti, Gabriel Hauche.
JefeBet Prediction
For this Defensa y Justicia vs Racing clash, which will undoubtedly be full of emotions, we believe that the victory will go to the visitors.
Their good results and what they have shown throughout this season, means that the Avellaneda team will arrive with hierarchy to the match. The presence of decisive players such as Emiliano Vecchio will also make the difference for La Academia, which will be looking to win three points and move closer to the top of the league.
Prediction: Racing wins 2-1.
