CA Independiente vs Racing Club, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
Overview
Match Preview
CA Independiente vs Racing Club — Superliga Argentina at Libertadores de America.
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- Racing Club 27 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Leandro Rey Hilfer
- Assistant 1 Juan Pablo Belatti
- Assistant 2 Juan Mamani (Argentina)
18 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 5.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Cordoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Córdoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Racing Club | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | CA Talleres | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Instituto AC Cordoba | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | CA Union | H | 4–4 | D |
| 28 Feb | CA Central Córdoba | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | CA Independiente | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Mar | CA Belgrano | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Mar | CA Tucuman | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | CS Independiente Rivadavia | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Independiente | Racing Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #3 |
| 40 | Points | 46 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 9 / 13 / 5 | W / D / L | 14 / 4 / 9 |
| 25 | Scored | 42 |
| 17 | Conceded | 30 |
| +8 | GD | +12 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.70 |
| 33% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
30%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Racing Club this season
Racing Club this season
CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). Racing Club are 3rd (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Independiente
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
5/5
61-75
–/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Racing Club
0-15
2/1
16-30
4/4
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
3/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 3 A |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 4 G | 4 A |
Racing Club
| Adrian Martinez | 5 G | |
| Tomas Conechny | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Racing Club kicks off things out of here…
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Independiente side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Libertadores de America. Racing Club seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Independiente and Racing Club are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 21' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Santiago Sosa.
- 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcos Rojo, as he is very good at scoring at Libertadores de America with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ezequiel Cannavo made 187 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' Controversy at the stadium! Sebastian Valdez argues furiously but the card stands.
- 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gustavo Quinteros will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Racing Club player sees a card in front of him.
- 50' With 1 assists to his name this season, Ignacio Malcorra is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Racing Club.
- 55' Agustin Garcia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' That is a card for CA Independiente. Santiago Gabriel Montiel will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' Mateo Perez Curci has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lautaro Millan on 58 minute.
- 63' CA Independiente are deployed in a 4-1-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against Racing Club's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 68' Lautaro Millan, a Argentina , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' Racing Club manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Duvan Vergara is hanging Tomas Conechny on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Maximiliano Gutierrez is replacing Facundo Valdez for the CA Independiente side.
- 81' Gabriel Avalos adds to his 4 season tally! CA Independiente lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 83' Bruno Zuculini is ready to make an impact after coming on for Baltasar Rodriguez at the 83 minute mark.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Juan Fedorco. He replaces Santiago Gabriel Montiel on 86 minute.
- 89' The crowd applauds Agustin Garcia as he leaves the pitch. Gaston Martirena steps in for Racing Club.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Matko Miljevic.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — CA Independiente 1-0 Racing Club.
Lineups
CA Independiente Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 4
- 33
- 9
- 23
- 26
- 40
- 7
- 36
- 22
- 8
- 43
Bench
- 11
- 6
- 3
- 29
- 1
- 5
-
28
Maximiliano Gutierrez ↑ 80'
-
13
Juan Fedorco ↑ 86'
-
16
Mateo Perez Curci ↑ 58'
- 10
- 20
- 34
Coach
Gustavo Quinteros
Racing Club Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
-
17
Tomas Conechny ↓ Duvan Vergara 73'
- 13
- 25
- 3
- 9
- 4
- 28
- 20
- 2
- 24
Bench
- 11
-
36
Bruno Zuculini ↑ 83'
- 18
-
10
Matko Miljevic ↑ 83'
-
7
Duvan Vergara ↑ 73'
- 23
- 30
- 19
- 14
-
15
Gaston Martirena ↑ 89'
- 8
- 44
Coach
Gustavo Costas
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matias Zaracho | 1 |
| Lisandro Lopez | 1 |
| Marcelo Diaz | 1 |
| Silvio Romero | 1 |
| Martin Cauteruccio | 1 |
| Matias Rojas | 1 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 1 |
| Guillermo Burdisso | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Independiente Form
2026-04-04
CA Independiente
1–0
Racing Club
W
2026-03-21
CA Independiente
1–2
CA Talleres
L
2026-03-17
Instituto AC Cordoba
2–1
CA Independiente
L
2026-03-10
CA Independiente
4–4
CA Union
D
2026-02-28
CA Independiente
2–0
CA Central Córdoba
W
2026-02-25
CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
1–1
CA Independiente
D
Racing Club Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.09
CA Independiente xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Racing Club xG
I would bet for:
CA Independiente or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Independiente win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
CA Independiente or Draw
73%
Draw or Racing Club
58%
CA Independiente or Racing Club
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — CA Independiente
| Handicap | CA Independiente covers | Push | Racing Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Racing Club keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.