Best Odds: 3/5
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Two sides who are seeking some Primera Division stability, Racing Club will welcome Rosario to the Estadio Presidente Peron on Saturday night.
Racing Club
Starting with the hosts, while Racing Club might have been last seen settling for a 0-0 stalemate away at Estudiantes, the Academy should still find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Although Fernando Gago’s men might have come under real scrutiny when opening the 2023 campaign, the Buenos Aires-based outfit are unbeaten in each of their last seven appearances across all competitions. Likewise, enjoying what has been a major Copa Libertadores flurry this season and breezing their way to the knockout stage, the former Aldosivi boss will be calling on his side to make a statement this weekend. In fact, along with opening July with a stellar 4-0 romp away at Colon, Racing Club have suffered just a single loss from any of their previous 11 straight matchups a run that stems all the way back to May 14th.
Team News
All still dealing with extended injury issues, Racing Club will once again be unable to call upon the trio of Johan Carbonero, Leonel Miranda and Emiliano Vecchio on Saturday night. Impressing since breaking into Gago’s first-team plans, 20-year-old Santiago Quiros should once again start at the heart of the Academy’s defence here.
With attacking talisman Gabriel Hauche still serving a suspension after being shown a straight red against San Lorenzo earlier in the month, 21-year-old Emiliano Saliadarre will likely be handed the chance to spearhead Gago’s charge this weekend.
Rosario
As for the visitors, managing to make a crucial return to winning ways earlier in the week as they claimed a 2-0 victory against Central Cordoba, the Rabble will be desperate to make another statement here. Drawing a line under their four-match winless run, it is no secret that Miguel Angel Russo’s men are trying to find some Primera Division stability. However, still sat in pole position to claim a stellar top-nine finish, the former Boca Juniors boss has seen his squad gain a reputation for their rugged defensive displays. Nevertheless, facing what could be another stern challenge here, Rosario have shown some extended issues on the road. Last seen away from the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito suffering a 1-0 loss against San Lorenzo, Saturday’s guests have picked up just one away victory over the past nine months.
Team News
Still dealing with a long-term injury issue and not making a single appearance since the start of May, Rosario will once again be without 29-year-old Walter Montoya when they travel to the Estadio Presidente Peron on Saturday night. Likewise, Russo’s side are still sweating over the fitness of Marcelo Benitez this weekend.
Claiming that 2-0 victory against Central Cordoba earlier in the week, Russo could be tempted to name the same starting XI here. While 19-year-old Alejo Veliz might have drawn a blank in each of his last three domestic appearances, Rosario’s homegrown starlet should spearhead Rosario’s attack.
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