CONMEBOL Sudamericana, Group E · Round 2
Racing Club
Botafogo
Racing Club seeks to consolidate leadership while Botafogo tries to escape the danger zone in the Sudamericana
Wednesday's match has the Argentine side at the top of the table and the Rio de Janeiro club needing points to climb the standings
This Wednesday, at 10 p.m., Racing Club hosts Botafogo in a second‑round clash of Group E of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana. With the Argentine side on 3 points and the Brazilian still on 0, the game decides who takes the early lead in the group.
O que está em jogo
Group E is still being defined, with eight teams tied on 3 points after the first round. A win would put the victor on 6 points, practically guaranteeing the lead and allowing them to control the tempo of the upcoming fixtures. For Botafogo, the match is an opportunity to get out of the zero‑point zone and avoid a poor start to the campaign.
Win Probability
47.8%Racing Club21.2%BotafogoComo os times chegam
Racing comes into the game buoyed by four wins in their last five matches, including comfortable victories over Club Independiente (3‑1) and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto (2‑0). Their only setback was a goalless draw against CA Independiente. Botafogo presents a more uneven picture: two recent wins (against Vasco da Gama and Mirassol) but three draws and a heavy defeat (1‑4) at the hands of Athletico, signalling defensive frailties that could be decisive.
Recent Form
Racing Club
Botafogo
Análise tática
Technically, Racing has shown defensive solidity and offensive efficiency, scoring in four of their last five games. This consistency is reflected in the odds, which favor the home side with almost a 48% chance of victory. Botafogo, on the other hand, has found the net but concedes in the matches where they let in goals, which explains the projection of only a 21% chance of winning. A draw, with a 31% probability, could be a plausible outcome if the visitors manage to curb the Argentine momentum.
Season Averages
Match overview
Shots
Standings
| Pos | Team | J | V | E | D | GP | GC | SG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Olimpia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Carabobo FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Deportivo Cuenca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Racing Club | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | América de Cali | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | Montevideo City Torque | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | O'Higgins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | San Lorenzo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Cienciano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | River Plate | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | São Paulo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Barracas Central | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Caracas F.C. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Tigre | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Deportivo Riestra | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Botafogo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Boston River | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 3 | Recoleta FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Juventud de Las Piedras | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Palestino | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Blooming | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Alianza Atlético de Sullana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Santos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Atlético Mineiro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Grêmio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Millonarios | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Macará | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Club Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Red Bull Bragantino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Audax Italiano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Goals by Minute Range
O cenário da partida
With the stadium still undecided, the game will be decided more by performance on the pitch than by atmosphere. If Racing maintains the discipline shown in recent matches, they should impose their rhythm and seek control of the game. For Botafogo, the key will be to balance the attacking flair that has earned recent victories with a defensive organization capable of reducing risks. The final result could determine not only the group position but also the teams' confidence for the next challenges of the competition.
Top Scorers
Racing Club
Botafogo