Tomás Yelmini
Argentine soccer reaches its final matchday, with Boca Juniors leading the Professional League and Racing Club one point behind of them. By chance of fate, in the decisive chapter the Avellaneda team will face Boca Juniors’ biggest rival in this Racing vs River Plate, a match that promises action and emotions. The last matchday of the league will undoubtedly be like something out of a movie.
It is curious, but Racing’s challenge to Boca ends up unintentionally involving River Plate, which somehow ends up being the judge of this definition and may even “favor” its biggest rival in the case of picking up points this Sunday. It’s difficult to predict what will happen in this match, and it would be interesting to be in the mind of head coach Marcelo Gallardo, who is preparing his last official match at the Núñez institution against Racing.
At JefeBet we tell you the probable line-ups, how both teams come into this match, and our predictions and odds for this Racing vs River Plate.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting preview for the Racing vs River Plate Argentine First Division Matchday 27 Game on October 23, 2022
- Where: Juan Domingo Perón Stadium, Avellaneda, Argentina
- When: Sunday, October 23, 2022, 04.00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Racing (-145) / Tie (+275) / River Plate (+390)
- Asian Handicap: Racing (-0.5, -155), River Plate (+0.5, +110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-115) / Under (-120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (-110).
All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings
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Racing preview
Racing is in an unbeatable moment for the definition of the championship, as a result of three consecutive victories that place it only one point behind Boca Juniors.
However, their coach, Fernando Gago, will not be able to count with many players, including Emiliano Vecchio, who suffered a cruciate ligament fracture against Colon.
As for the starting lineup, Gago will define whether he will keep Carlos Alcaraz as playmaker or give Jonathan Gómez the chance to play. The rest of the team would be the same that won 1-0 against Lanús.
Probable formation: Gabriel Arias, Iván Pillud, Leonardo Sigali, Gonzalo Piovi, Eugenio Mena, Leonel Miranda, Aníbal Moreno, Carlos Alcaraz or Jonathan Gómez, Matías Rojas, Enzo Copetti, Johan Carbonero.
River Plate Preview
River has already qualified for the Copa Libertadores 2023, but is not fighting for the league championship. For the clash with Racing, Gallardo will bring back Milton Casco and Miguel Borja, who have already served their suspensions against Rosario Central.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Mammana and Santiago Simón, both with ankle sprains, and Paulo Díaz have recovered. It is already known that Juan Fernando Quintero, who was sent off in the loss to Rosario Central at home, will not play and has been suspended for 3 matchdays.
Probable lineup: Franco Armani Andrés Herrera, Leandro González Pirez, David Martínez, Milton Casco, Agustín Palavecino, Enzo Pérez, José Paradela, Esequiel Barco, Lucas Beltrán and Miguel Borja.
JefeBet Prediction
Racing vs River Plate is one of the most unequal derbies between the most important teams in Argentina. In the professional era, River won 92 games and Racing only 41, leaving River with an advantage of 51 games in a domain that exceeds all limits.
Now, it depends on River to help Boca Juniors or not. How will this influence the team? River is already in bad shape and Racing is doing very well, so in a normal situation, the home team would be the favorite. This is not the case, but at JefeBet we believe Racing will win.
Prediction: Racing wins by a score of 2-0
