The second leg of the 2025 Copa Libertadores quarter-final between Racing Club (Argentina) and Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) will take place on September 24 at the President Juan Domingo Peron Stadium in Avellaneda. The first match ended 1-0 in favor of Racing. Racing vs. Velez Sarsfield: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Racing
In the first encounter, Gustavo Costas' side secured a 1-0 away victory, marking their fifth win in the last six Copa Libertadores matches. Additionally, Racing kept a clean sheet in four of those games. To advance to the next playoff round, the team needs to avoid defeat in 90 minutes. It's worth noting that in the 21st century, the club has never progressed beyond the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, with their last attempt in the 2022/23 season ending in a loss to Boca Juniors on penalties after two goalless draws.
- The team has won 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Copa Libertadores.
- The club has kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home games in this tournament.
- Racing has scored in the second half in 10 of their last 11 home Copa Libertadores matches.
Predicted lineup for Racing (4-3-3)
Facundo Cambeses – Franco Prado, Gabriel Rojas, Nazareno Colombo, Facundo Mura – Agustin Almendra, Santiago Sosa, Juan Nardoni – Santiago Solari Ferreira, Adrian Martinez, Gaston Martirena.
Velez Sarsfield
Guillermo Barros Schelotto's team lost the first match, conceding the only goal in the second half while playing with a man down. Consequently, Velez Sarsfield failed to win for the third time in their last four Copa Libertadores matches (2 draws, 1 loss). To progress to the next playoff round, the team needs to win by at least two goals in 90 minutes, while a one-goal victory would lead to extra time. Notably, the club has only reached the Copa Libertadores semi-finals twice this century.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 9 away matches in the Copa Libertadores (3 wins, 4 draws).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 5 of their last 7 away games in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Velez Sarsfield's last 6 Copa Libertadores matches.
Predicted lineup for Velez Sarsfield (4-5-1)
Tomas Marchiori – Emanuel Mammana, Jano Gordon, Lisandro Magallan, Elias Gomez – Tomas Galvan, Agustin Bouzat, Rodrigo Aliendro, Imanol Machuca, Maer Carriso – Michael Santos.
Defenders Joaquin Garcia and Isaias Andrada, as well as forward Brian Romero, will miss the game due to injuries. Defender Lisandro Magallan is suspended.
Racing vs. Velez Sarsfield: Match Prediction
Gustavo Costas' side managed to secure an away victory in the first leg and will likely adopt a cautious approach at home to maintain their advantage. Racing is known for their solid defense, having conceded more than one goal only once in their last seven home Copa Libertadores matches, and keeping clean sheets in five of those encounters.
Velez Sarsfield couldn't break through Racing's defense even at home, and it will be even more challenging on the road. The team has generally struggled offensively in away matches, scoring more than one goal only once in their last seven away Copa Libertadores games. Furthermore, in three of those matches, Velez Sarsfield failed to score at all.
I expect a strong defensive performance from the hosts, so my prediction: Velez Individual Total Under 1
* The starting lineup for each team reflects their last match in this tournament.
