Huachipato will play host to Racing at Estadio Sausalito in the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday. The two sides are set to face off for the very first time.
Huachipato vs Racing Preview
Huachipato began their 2024 continental campaign in the Copa Libertadores but failed to make progress after finishing as a third-placed team in the group stage. The Chilean side were subsequently transferred to the Copa Sudamericana knockout round play-offs, where they defeated Uruguayan side Racing on penalties.
Los Acereros are set to meet another Racing Club in the round of 16, this time from Argentina. The hosts last participated in the Copa Sudamericana three years ago (2021) when they crashed out in the group stage. Huachipato have managed one win in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
Racing Club topped Group H in the Copa Sudamericana group stage with 15 points to progress to the round of 16. They almost achieved a flawless run, winning five of the six games and losing one. The visitors last appeared in this competition in 2022, when they failed to progress beyond the group stage.
La Academia lost 1-0 at home against Gimnasia La Plata in their last league match. They sit in sixth place with 17 points in the Argentine Primera División table, trailing the top spot by just three points. Racing are winless in their last two matches, drawing one and losing the other. They are also winless in their last three away matches.
Huachipato vs Racing Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Huachipato have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Huachipato have scored five goals and conceded six in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Huachipato have appeared five times in the Copa Sudamericana while Racing Club have been to the competition seven times.
- Racing have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five away matches in all competitions.
- Huachipato have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Racing have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Huachipato – D-L-W-D-L, Racing – L-D-W-L-W.
Huachipato vs Racing Prediction
Huachipato are, without doubt, struggling for form, even at home, but will be motivated by the prospect of reaching the quarterfinals.
Racing will be looking to snatch a good outcome on the road ahead of the return leg when they will play as hosts.
Huachipato are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Huachipato 2-1 Racing
Huachipato vs Racing Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Huachipato to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Huachipato to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Racing to score - Yes