Racing Club vs Botafogo: Predictions, Team Updates, Lineups Preview
The Copa Sudamericana returns to the Estadio Presidente Perón on Wednesday. Racing Club host Botafogo in the second group-stage round.
Match context
Racing will play without home fans. CONMEBOL sanctioned the club after a 2025 Libertadores semi-final firework incident against Flamengo.
The teams met twice in the 2025 Recopa Sudamericana. Racing won both encounters and can claim a third straight win on Wednesday.
Recent form
Racing Club
Gustavo Costas leads Racing during an uneven domestic campaign. The side sits ninth in the Argentine Primera División table.
Racing lost 2-0 to River Plate on Sunday. Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi scored for the visitors.
On continental duty, Racing opened with a 3-1 away win over Independiente Petrolero. Gonzalo Sosa, Gastón Martirena and Adrián Fernández scored.
Botafogo
Botafogo are rebuilding under new coach Franclim Carvalho. The team has gone three matches unbeaten under his guidance.
They drew consecutive matches after a 2-1 win over Vasco da Gama on April 5. In the Brasileirão, Botafogo have defensive concerns.
The Brazilian side conceded 21 goals in 10 league matches and scored 18. Their Sudamericana opener ended in a 1-1 draw with Caracas.
Only group winners go straight to the round of 16. Second place must play an elimination playoff to progress.
Team Updates
Racing hope to have veteran centre-back Marcos Rojo available. He missed the opener with a muscle issue.
Gustavo Costas may alter his starting XI after the loss to River Plate. Matías Zaracho and Duván Vergara are pushing for starts.
Botafogo face multiple absences along the spine. Joaquín Correa, Alex Telles, Marçal and Kaio Pantaleão are injured.
Jhoan Hernández is doubtful. Arthur Cabral is expected to lead the attack. Danilo could start from the bench.
Lineups Preview
| Racing Club (possible) | Botafogo (possible) |
|---|---|
| Cambeses | Raul |
| Cannavo | Vitinho |
| Marco Di Cesare | Bastos |
| Marcos Rojo | Barboza |
| Basso | Roque |
| Zuculini | Allan |
| Sosa | Danilo |
| Zaracho | Barrera |
| Martirena | Medina |
| Adrián Martínez | Martins |
| Duván Vergara | Arthur Cabral |
This table reflects the probable starters listed in recent previews. Final selections may change before kickoff.
Racing Club vs Botafogo: Predictions
Racing enter the match as a continental force despite recent domestic struggles. Botafogo possess attacking quality but defensive lapses raise concerns.
We predict a narrow home win. Final score: Racing Club 2-1 Botafogo.
The game carries high stakes for both sides. Early group points will boost hopes of advancing. Filmogaz.com will follow developments and updates after the match.
