Mark your calendar for 01.06.2026 when Racing Club and Defensa Y Justicia battle it out in the Copa Argentina. With a slim advantage, Racing Club is poised for a challenging game. Our in-depth preview explores everything from player fitness to tactical matchups. Check our prediction for insights that could impact your betting approach.
Key Player Statistics: Racing Club vs Defensa Y Justicia
Racing Club vs Defensa Y Justicia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Defensa Y Justicia | 08.11.2025 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Racing Club | 29.04.2025 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Defensa Y Justicia | 19.10.2024 | 4-3 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Racing Club | Defensa Y Justicia | 16.03.2024 | 1-1 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Defensa Y Justicia | Racing Club | 02.11.2023 | 2-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Racing Club | 28.05.2023 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Racing Club | 06.10.2022 | 3-3 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Racing Club | 18.02.2022 | 2-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Defensa Y Justicia | 30.10.2021 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Defensa Y Justicia | 30.11.2019 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Racing Club | Independiente Petrolero | 28.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Racing Club | Caracas FC | 22.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Rosario Central | Racing Club | 14.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Racing Club | 10.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Botafogo | Racing Club | 07.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Huracan | 03.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Caracas FC | Racing Club | 30.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Barracas Central | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Aldosivi | Racing Club | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Racing Club | Botafogo | 16.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Defensa Y Justicia | 04.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Boca Juniors | 24.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independiente | Defensa Y Justicia | 19.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Talleres Cordoba | 13.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Defensa Y Justicia | 07.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Chaco For Ever | 02.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Union Santa Fe | 21.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Defensa Y Justicia | 16.03.2026 | 2-5 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 12.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Lanus | 02.03.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Racing Club VS Defensa Y Justicia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Racing Club vs Defensa Y Justicia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Racing Club vs Defensa Y Justicia
The Copa Argentina has a habit of throwing up surprises, and when Racing Club meet Defensa Y Justicia, you never quite know what you're going to get. These two sides have a history of producing drama, and everything about this fixture suggests more of the same.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record between these clubs is genuinely fascinating. Seven of their last fourteen meetings have ended in draws. Goals flow freely too — their October 2024 encounter finished 4-3, while a 3-3 thriller arrived in 2022. When these teams meet, goals tend to follow.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Racing are simply the stronger side and should cruise through. Yes, the odds back them at 1.90, but their recent form tells a more complicated story. They've drawn five of their last ten Liga Profesional games and lost to both River Plate and Independiente in recent weeks. They're inconsistent. That creates genuine value.
Defensa arrive at 4.00, which looks generous to me. Their 5-2 demolition of San Lorenzo is the kind of result that gets ignored, but it shouldn't be. That win showed real attacking punch. They've also won their Copa Argentina opener, beating Chaco For Ever 2-1.
The surprising statistical insight here? Racing have failed to score in three of their last seven home league games. For a side with Ábel Martínez leading the line — 16 goals in 38 matches — that bluntness at home is a real concern entering a cup knockout context.
Martínez is the player who decides Racing's fate in big moments. His 12 yellow cards also make him a disciplinary risk in a tense cup tie. Watch for him to pick up a booking before the hour mark — that's a market worth considering.
My prediction? Both teams to score looks almost certain given the history, and I'd back Defensa Y Justicia to make this extremely uncomfortable for Racing. I'll take Racing to edge it 2-1, but the real value is on Defensa covering the handicap and the over 2.5 goals market, which feels almost inevitable here.
Strap in. This one won't be boring.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Zaracho | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 171 | 67 |
| M. Tagliamonte | Argentina | 28 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 88 |
| B. Zuculini | Argentina | 33 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| F. Cambeses | Argentina | 29 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 78 |
| D. Vergara | Colombia | 29 | Attacker | 173 | 72 |
| F. Pardo | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| T. Conechny | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| A. García | Argentina | 34 | Defender | 178 | 78 |
| A. Martínez | Argentina | 33 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Colombo | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| A. Fernández | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| S. Solari | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| G. Martirena | Uruguay | 26 | Attacker | 173 | 64 |
| E. Cannavo | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 181 | 69 |
| I. Rodríguez | Argentina | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Pizarro | Chile | 21 | Attacker | 187 | 85 |
| T. Rubio | Argentina | 21 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| B. Gallego | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 63 |
| G. Sosa | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| A. Forneris | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| É. Banega | Argentina | 37 | Midfielder | 176 | 78 |
| J. López | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 75 |
| D. Martínez | Paraguay | 28 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| D. Barbona | Argentina | 31 | Attacker | 174 | 78 |
| E. Pereyra | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| R. Botta | Argentina | 36 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| J. Gutiérrez | Uruguay | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 68 |
| C. Fiermarín | Uruguay | 28 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 72 |
| D. Fernández | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 178 | 75 |
| L. Souto | Argentina | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Miritello | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 183 | 78 |
| A. Hausch | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 177 | 69 |
| L. Amade | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| Lenny Lobato | Brazil | 25 | Attacker | 174 | 70 |
| A. Portillo | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| A. Osorio | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Lucero | Argentina | 20 | Defender | 179 | 77 |
| S. Sosa | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| Mateo Aguiar | Argentina | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Roselli | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Racing Club vs Defensa Y Justicia match odds
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