Tomás Yelmini
The schedule for the most important club competition in South America, the Copa Libertadores, offers many captivating games in the second Matchday of the group stage this week, including the interesting duel between Racing vs Aucas from Group A.
Both teams lead the group with three points each from their respective victories in the first matchday. Racing won convincingly in Chile, while Aucas caused a major upset by defeating the reigning champions, Flamengo in Ecuador.
Here at JefeBet, we’ll keep you updated on how both teams are preparing for this highly anticipated encounter in the second matchday of the Copa Libertadores 2023. We’ll bring our predictions, the best odds, and the probable lineups for Racing vs Aucas.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Racing vs Aucas Copa Libertadores Group Stage Game on April 20, 2023
- Where: Presidente Perón Stadium, Avellaneda, Argentina.
- When: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 5.00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Racing (-286) / Tie (+380) / Aucas (+760).
- Asian Handicap: Racing (AH -1.25, -118) / Aucas (AH +1.25, +100).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-143) / Under (+116)
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-124)
All odds are provided by Unibet
Betting on Racing Club
Racing won in its official debut against Nublense playing as visitors. It was a 2-0 win with goals scored by Matías Rojas and Paolo Guerrero. In an interesting match, the Argentine team registered 50% possesion of the ball and attempted 16 shots on goal, with four of them being on target. It is worth mentioning that the Chilean team achieved the same number, albeit after 22 attempts. They committed 11 fouls and conceded 14, in addition to four corners won and the same number conceded.
His last game prior to this match against Aucas was for the Argentine League, and against his greatest rival, Independiente. In a hard fought game, the two teams of Avellaneda drew 1-1 in a duel plagued by controversy. Racing equalized with a penalty kick that will continue to be debated in the bars of Buenos Aires for a long time to come.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Gabriel Arias; Iván Pillud, Leonardo Sigali, Emiliano Insúa, Gabriel Rojas; Tomás Avilés, Aníbal Moreno, Nicolás Oroz; Matías Rojas, Paolo Guerrero, Gabriel Hauche.
Betting on Aucas
Aucas was the big surprise in the first matchday of the Copa Libertadores, defeating the reigning champions Flamengo by a score of 2-1. The goals on that historic night in Quito were scored by Erick Castillo and Roberto Ordoñes, who came off the bench to give the Ecuadorian side their first three points.
It is important to highlight that Aucas had only 38% of ball possession, attempted 12 shots, with seven of them being on target. Meanwhile, Flamengo attempted 13 shots on goal, with only five of them being of danger. The Ecuadorian team committed fewer infractions (12 vs. 18), while winning five corner kicks and conceding six.
They are doing well at the moment, as after that triumph they also won two consecutive games in the local league, 1-0 against Técnico Universitario and 2-1 against Emelec, respectively. All by the narrowest of margins, but it was enough for them to accumulate six matches without defeat in all competitions.
Probable lineup (4-3-1-2): Hernán Galíndez; Pedro Perlaza, Luis Cangá, Aubrey David, Carlos Cuero; Jhony Quiñonez, Édison Vega, Edison Caicedo, Rómulo Otero; Erick Castillo, Jhon Cifuentes.
JefeBet Prediction
This match promises to be a heated encounter. Despite recently winning trophies, the Racing fans are starting to become impatient with their coach Fernando Gago and won’t accept any other result than a victory. Thus, at JefeBet we believe that the local team will win convincingly to silence any doubt that may arise from the stands.
Prediction: Racing Moneyline (RAC 2-0 AUC).
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