Independiente vs Racing: Another 1:0 in the Opponents Battle

One of the central matches of the Copa de la Liga Profesional will be the duel between Independiente and Racing. At least in terms of status, this match is truly a top match. As for the line, the bookmakers did not reveal the favorite, considering that the opponents have approximately equal chances of success.

After the loss to Estudiantes on February 13, Independiente has a home win over Arsenal de Sarandí and four draws. The results are mediocre, not surprising that the Red Devils are only in the middle of Group B, 6 points behind group leader Estudiantes. The major task of the hosts is getting into the top-4. Tigre is located just in fourth place, ahead of Independiente by two points. In six games, Independiente has scored and conceded eight times, with an average index of 2.67. Independiente's home field performance index is lower than 2.33. At the same time, Independiente has not yet lost at home: the victory over Arsenal draws with Boca and Central Córdoba.

Racings got off to a dashing start in the Professional League. In six games played, the Highlanders won and drew three times, 12 points, so they make it in the playoff zone, in fourth place. Group B leader River Plate is only one point behind Racing. So they still have a chance of even winning the group tournament. In March, Racings defeated Atlético Tucumán and beat Talleres Cordoba. The Green and White did not concede in those two matches. Racing has the third away statistic after Defensa and Rivera, with 5 points in three games and a goal difference of 8:4. Racing strengthened the squad, adding holding midfielder Anibal Moreno, left-winger Tomas Chancalay, right-back Facundo Mura, strikers Copetti and Correa.

It is striking that lately, Independiente and Racing have been reaching TU (1.5). Racing has not conceded a goal in four matches. The League Cup has just started, but it is already clear that Independiente needs to improve their results if the Red Devils want to fight for the title. They have to stabilize their defense. We do not expect from the upcoming meeting many goals.

As for the outcome, the field factor in the confrontation is of great importance. The last three head-to-head encounters between the Red Devils and the Highlanders ended with the hosts winning 1:0. 

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