Racing Avellaneda vs Sportivo Luqueño prediction and betting tips - May 29, 2024

In the 6th round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage on May 29, 2024, Racing Club de Avellaneda will face Sportivo Luqueño. The group leader will host the hopeless underdog at home.

Key statistics and trends:

• Racing Avellaneda has won four times in this Copa Sudamericana.
• Sportivo Luqueño last won in the qualification round.
• Racing scored 27% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• The Argentinians have not conceded a single goal at home in this tournament.
• Racing has scored at least once in their last 14 matches.
• Racing Club wins the first half in 42% of their matches, while Sportivo Luqueño does so in 17%.

Racing Avellaneda - Form Analysis: Aiming to Finish as Group Leaders

"The Academy" has been performing quite well in domestic competitions - narrowly missing out on the playoffs of the Diego Maradona Trophy and starting strong in the Primera Division. In the Copa Sudamericana, the only blemish on their record is a 1-2 loss to Red Bull Bragantino away. However, they had previously crushed the Brazilian team 3-0 at home and left no chances for the group's underdogs.

Sportivo Luqueño - Form Analysis: Struggling in the Group Stage

The "Pigs" reached the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana as recently as 2015 but are generally considered a mid-table team even in Paraguay. They won a spot in this tournament by defeating Guaraní but have only managed a goalless draw with Coquimbo at home, losing all other matches.

Racing Avellaneda: Team News

The Argentinians boast a clean bill of health with no injuries.

Sportivo Luqueño: Team News

The visitors will arrive with an optimal squad, pending the coach's decisions.

Racing Avellaneda - Sportivo Luqueño: Possible Starting Lineups:

Racing Avellaneda (possible lineup): Arias - Rojas, Garcia, Di Cesare, Mura - Rodriguez, Nardoni, Sosa - Salas, Martinez, Solari

Sportivo Luqueño (possible lineup): Falcón - Vera, Leguizamón, Ledesma, Otálvaro - Alegre, Ríos, Benítez, Fretes - Ferreira, Fernandez

Previous Matches

In early April, the Argentinians played against this Paraguayan team for the first time.

Free Prediction for Racing Avellaneda - Sportivo Luqueño on May 29:

It is hard to see how the visitors could challenge their opponents. Betting on "The Academy" with a -1.5 goal handicap seems a safe option (odds - 1.67).