Tomás Yelmini
Argentinian professional soccer league has a great match scheduled for matchday 2, as no less than Argentinos Juniors vs Racing, two historic teams of the country that still celebrates being crowned World Cup Champions, will face each other in La Paternal.
The home team has just unfairly lost its first match to Rosario Central, while the Academia drew 0-0 against Belgrano in Avellaneda. Here, at JefeBet, we tell you how both teams come into this clash scheduled for the second matchday of the Argentine Professional League. We invite you to read our preview, where you will have access to our predictions, the available betting odds and probable lineups for this clash between Argentinos Juniors vs Racing.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Argentinos Juniors vs Racing Argentine First Division Matchday 2 Game on February 4, 2023
- Where: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Saturday, February 4, 2023, 7.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Argentinos Juniors (+145) / Tie (+210) / Racing (+195)
- Asian Handicap: Argentinos Juniors (-0.5, +130) / Racing (+0.5, -200)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+125) / Under (-180)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-125)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Argentinos Juniors Preview
The local team has just lost in its debut in the Professional League, losing 1-0 to Rosario Central as a visitor. It was a tough match, but Argentinos knew how to make the Canalla goalkeeper, Gaspar Servio, work hard, and he successfully saved seven clear chances. For the Argentinos fans, his performance was frustrating.
Gabriel Milito’s team knows how to play good soccer, and at home on their small field, they will go out to propose their style and attack. Among the absentees is Leonardo Heredia, who received a red card against the Canalla. Except for that player, the coach has all the freedom he needs to line up his starting eleven.
Probable lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Federico Lanzillota, Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Torrén, Lucas Villalba, Luciano Sánchez, Franco Moyano, Federico Redondo, Alan Rodríguez, Gastón Verón, Thiago Nuss, Gabriel Ávalos.
Racing Preview
Racing played better than Belgrano in Avellaneda, but failed to score. This situation was a trademark throughout the 2022 season, so they will have to improve their effectiveness if they want to fight for the title. Although they have many new players in the midfield and up front, it is clear that the lack of efficiency is a karma that haunts coach Fernando Gago at Racing.
Undoubtedly, it is one of the teams that was best reinforced during the break, with Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero as the main figure. This week it was in the news again, as it closed the deal for Gabriel Rojas, a left back from Querétaro of Mexico.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Gabriel Arias, Iván Pillud, Leonardo Sigali, Emiliano Insua, Gonzalo Piovi, Juan Nardoni, Aníbal Moreno, Maximiliano Moralez, Matías Rojas, Johan Carbonero, Maximiliano Romero.
JefeBet Prediction
The history of Argentinos Juniors vs Racing indicates that they played 129 times in the professional era, with Racing winning on 60 occasions, and Argentinos with only 27 games in its favor. Both coaches are known for their offensive style of play, and there is no doubt that it will be a great game.
Taking into account their most recent games, at JefeBet we believe that Racing will take the three points from La Paternal.
Prediction: Racing wins 3-2.
