Tomás Yelmini
The Argentine League is always changing, and even big teams like Racing can find themselves in a crisis. They were one of the favorites to win the league, but they’re now struggling to find its best form. In the meantime, Defensa y Justicia vs Racing is one of the most enticing fixtures of matchday 18, with the home team performing well and hoping to take advantage of Racing‘s bad form.
Today, JefeBet brings you the latest odds, predictions and previews for this exciting game between Defensa y Justicia and Racing, scheduled to be played on Sunday, May 28, at the Norberto Tomaghello stadium. We’ll also give you a rundown of each team’s highlights and key players to watch out for.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Defensa y Justicia vs Racing Argentine League Matchday 18 Game on May 28, 2023
- Where: Norberto Tomaghello Stadium – Florencio Varela, Argentina
- When: Sunday, May 28, 2023, 3.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Defensa y Justicia (+160) / Tie (+210) / Racing (+170)
- Over/Under (1.5): Over (-300) / Under (+200)
- Both teams score: Yes (-135) / No (-105)
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia is going through another remarkable campaign, despite last weekend’s loss to Rosario Central. The team from Florencio Varela -which is also battling in the Copa Sudamericana- registered a 6-match unbeaten streak that came to an end with their last defeat in Rosario. With a little-known coach like Ariel Vaccari, they have achieved, in addition to good performance, a defensive solidity that the numbers back up: they are one of the three teams that have conceded the fewest goals (11).
Its main offensive player is Nicolás Fernández, who has already eight goals to his name. It is important to highlight that they won the five games in which they went into the halftime ahead on the scoreboard. On the other hand, of the 9 games in which they went into halftime trailing, they were only able to turn around 3 (they lost 5 and tied the remaining one).
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Ezequiel Unsain; Agustín SantAnna, Julián Malatini, Santiago Ramos and Alexis Soto; Kevin Gutiérrez and Julián López; Santiago Solari, David Barbona and Gastón Togni; Nicolás Fernández.
Betting on Racing Club
Racing was the standout team in 2022, accumulating many points, and coming close to winning the title in a dramatic fashion. They started off 2023 on a high note, with a trophy win against Boca, but since then, Fernando Gago’s team has lost its momentum, raising questions about the coach’s future. The Copa Libertadoresis the club’s only hope, with the team doing surprisingly well and currently sitting atop their group.
The academy is undergoing a disappointing season, currently sitting in 22nd place, their lowest position in recent years. They have been hampered by injuries, and suffered a harsh 3-0 defeat to Platense in their last game. Racing hasn’t won in seven games, conceding a concerning 18 goals. Their away form isn’t great either, with only one win in eight games, losing five of them.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Gabriel Arias; Facundo Mura, Leonardo Sigali, Ezequiel Piovi and Gabriel Rojas; Juan Nardoni, Aníbal Moreno and Nicolás Oroz; Gabriel Hauche, Paolo Guerrero and Maximiliano Moralez.
JefeBet Prediction
This Defensa y Justicia vs Racing match is definitely one to watch, as two teams that always put on a good show go head-to-head. However, the home team is in much better shape, both mentally and on the pitch.
At JefeBet, we believe that Defensa y Justicia will take advantage of their current form and secure a victory. In DraftKings, the home team’s line of the win is at +160, which means that if you bet $100, your winnings would be $160.
Prediction: Defensa y Justicia Moneyline (DEF 2-1 RAC)
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