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Corinthians vs. Racing Club: Copa Sudamericana Match Preview
Tips: BET: OVER 2.25 @ 1.97
Corinthians (Brazil) – Racing Club (Argentina)
SC Corinthians have had a comfortable journey to the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, having overpowered Fortaleza EC with a 3-0 victory at home, concluding their aggregate score at 5-0. Despite this success, the team is facing struggles in domestic league play, finding themselves in one of the relegation spots in the Brazilian league standings with 32 points after 30 rounds. Notably, Corinthians managed a significant 5-2 triumph against Athletico Paranaense last Thursday. However, their recent performance wasn’t enough to secure advancement in the Copa de Brasil, following a 0-0 draw at home against CR Flamengo. Under the leadership of Ramon Diaz, the team has only managed one win in their last five outings across all competitions, alongside two draws and two losses. Nevertheless, Corinthians remain unbeaten in their last seven matches at Arena Corinthians, boasting five wins and two draws.
Racing Club demonstrated splendid football to overturn their aggregate deficit against Athletico Paranaense, winning 4-1 at home after a 1-0 away loss in the quarter-finals. On Saturday, they secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Defensa y Justicia, propelling them to fifth in the Liga Profesional standings with 28 points from 18 matches, as they continue to contest for a Copa Libertadores berth through the aggregate table. Gustavo Costas’s squad have been in decent form, losing only one of their last four matches across all competitions, with two wins and a draw. However, Racing’s performances away from home remain concerning, evidenced by their current four-game losing streak as visitors.
The absence of Roger Martinez in attack did not impede Racing last weekend, as they netted four times against Defensa y Justicia. Nevertheless, their defensive frailties were evident, with three goals conceded, continuing a troubling trend of defensive lapses (conceding in 9 of their last 10 matches). Given that Corinthians have scored in each of their last eight matches, including a five-goal spectacle over the weekend, it seems likely we’ll witness an open contest between two sides currently displaying good attacking form.
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