Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Peñarol vs Racing Club

Uruguayan Primera División side Peñarol host Argentine Primera División outfit Racing Club in the first leg of this Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie at Estadio Campeón del Siglo, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Wednesday 13 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Peñarol Look a Solid Bet

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Peñarol at 0.0 against Racing. The odds of 1.78 can be taken, knowing that there will be money back if the contest ends all square.

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Peñarol Won Big Last Time Out

Peñarol cruised to a 3-0 victory over Nacional in their last game. Maximiliano Silvera opened the scoring in the Uruguayan Primera División clash, with Emanuel Gularte and Matias Arezo adding further goals in a dominant display on home soil.

Racing Club drew away from home in their previous game. A 1-1 Argentine Primera División scoreline was played out against Boca Juniors. La Academia were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded five shots on goal, while Santiago Solari found the net.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Racing Club	6	4	1	1	14	3	11	14:3	13
2	Peñarol	6	3	2	1	9	4	5	9:4	11

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Confirmed Lineups

Peñarol confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brayan Cortes (GK), Emanuel Gularte, Javier Mendez, Nahuel Herrera, Maximiliano Olivera, Javier Cabrera, Eric Remedi, Ignacio Sosa, Jesus Trindade, Leonardo Fernandez, Maximiliano Silvera.

Racing Club confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gabriel Arias (GK), Marco Di Cesare, Santiago Sosa, Nazareno Colombo, Gaston Martirena, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Agustin Almendra, Gabriel Rojas, Santiago Solari, Duvan Vergara, Adrian Martinez.

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Peñarol vs Racing Club Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Peñarol vs Racing Club preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap selection of Peñarol 0.0 sticks out on the betting coupon and they could have the edge. We can get odds of 1.78 that the home team manage to win this Copa Libertadores match.

We use the latest Copa Libertadores injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Peñarol vs Racing Club Copa Libertadores & league stats:

The -0.25 line has been covered by Peñarol in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
The -0.25 line has been covered by Peñarol in 4 of their last 5 games.
The -0.25 line has been covered by Peñarol in 2 consecutive games.

Peñarol 0.0 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

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An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Peñarol at odds of 6.50. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luciano Vietto Under 0.5 Shots On Target

Luciano Vietto (Racing) is available to finish without a shot on goal at 1.70. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

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Maximiliano Silvera To Score

Maximiliano Silvera (Peñarol) is available at 4.00 to find the net. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Peñarol 0.0

Both Team To Score No

Shots On Target Luciano Vietto Under 0.5

A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Peñarol with the 0.0 Asian Handicap, No on the BTTS market together with Luciano Vietto (Racing) to finish without a shot on target.

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Peñarol vs Racing Club Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close Encounter

The bookmakers have betting odds of 2.70 for Peñarol to triumph in this Copa Libertadores clash, with Racing Club trading at a price of 2.95 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at 2.95.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Peñarol are 3.40 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Racing are 3.55 and the draw is priced at 2.00.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is 1.72.

You’ll love the hundreds of markets if you want to wager on the Copa Libertadores coupon and we advise heading to the leading sports betting sites to get the football wager that you think is value.

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Half-Time Result

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Adrián Martínez Favourite to Find the Net First

Adrián Martínez is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 5.10 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is 3.10.

Player Goals

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Leonardo Fernandez (Peñarol)

Elías Torres (Racing)

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Player Shots On Target

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Elías Torres (Racing)

Duván Vergara (Racing)

Maximiliano Silvera (Peñarol)

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Player Shots

Leonardo Fernandez (Peñarol)

Adrián Martínez (Racing)

Elías Torres (Racing)

Maximiliano Silvera (Peñarol)

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Team Stats

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

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Full-Time Result

8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 home matches.

Full-Time Result

6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Peñarol vs Racing Club Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Peñarol vs Racing team news beforehand. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Copa Libertadores lineups and injury news right here.