Platense vs Racing
Platense are struggling to earn points at the moment. Last time out, the team showed slight improvements but still succumbed to a 3-1 away defeat at Newell’s Old Boys in an intense game. That result represented their fifth consecutive loss in the Copa Liga Profesional: with only seven points in eight games, El Calamar are edging closer the relegation places in the respective table (occupying now the 20th spot). As a result of this terrible streak, coach Claudio Sponton resigned right after the game.
Racing Club remain as group A leaders on 18 points thanks to their 4-1 home success over Sarmiento last weekend even though they conceded first in the game. In fact, Fernando Gago’s men have been unbeaten in their last nine league matches, having claimed six victories and three draws in that time. On away turf, La Academia managed eight points from 12 on offer in the Copa Liga Profesional following two wins and two stalemates.
Platense has conceded 9 goals in the last 3 games, Racing has the 2nd best attack in the league, so I have to expect goals here.