Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(27) 13 Goals 10 (15)
26.4 Average Age 23.6
177.6 Average Height (cm) 182.2
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Profesional.

Missing Players

Racing Club
Independiente
Player Reason Status
Agustín García Basso Out
No missing players.

Team News

Racing Club
Independiente
  • Adrian Martinez will return from suspension here having served his domestic ban in the win over Newell's Old Boys.
  • Juan Nardoni returned from injury in midweek, but Agustin Garcia Basso remains a longer term absentee.
  • Federico Mancuello will be vying for a spot in the starting line-up ahead of Ruben Martinez but Martinez will likely remain for now.
  • Given the recent upturn in form, Independiente will likely be unchanged here.

Prediction

  • Racing Club were back to their ruthless best in an 8-1 aggregate victory over Huachipato in the Copa Sudamericana and will hope that revives their form domestically.
  • Roger Martinez's four goals have been important to Racing's domestic success but it is Adrian Martinez who is tasked with leading the line of late.
  • Independiente have finally found momentum at a key time with three games unbeaten and back-to-back wins reinvigorating on the field matters.
  • Just seven league goals scored so far this campaign speaks to the struggles Independiente have faced in front of goal.
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