Racing Avellaneda vs Independiente Petrolero prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 28, 2026
Copa Sudamericana
In the 6th round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage on May 28, 2026, Independiente Petrolero will face Racing Avellaneda. The visitors certainly do not want to leave the tournament without any points at all.
Racing Avellaneda vs Independiente Petrolero: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Bolivian team finished sixth in the last edition of the División Profesional. Now, they are trying to break into the top three, but not everything is going smoothly. The Argentinians finished fifth in the final Primera standings. However, in the current Apertura, they have been constantly balancing on the edge of the playoff zone.
The club from Sucre advanced in the playoff match against Guabirá – although regular time ended in a goalless draw. But in the main round, they have been losing to everyone. In the last round against Botafogo, they lost 0-3.
The guests from Argentina, after a 3-1 away win, generally disappointed. They lost both matches against Botafogo. Against Caracas, after a 1-1 draw away, they finished 2-2 at home, and now they are definitely out of the playoffs.
Previous matches: Racing Avellaneda vs Independiente Petrolero
The first head-to-head meeting was held at the beginning of April.
The hosts are expected to win easily, but they also have nothing to play for. We'll stick to "total under 4.0 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Racing Avellaneda vs Independiente Petrolero: Key Statistics and Trends
- Racing Avellaneda lost two of their last four Copa matches
- On average, Racing Avellaneda scores 1.06 goals and concedes 0.94 goals per match
- 50% of Racing Avellaneda's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.0
- Independiente Petrolero has lost five times in a row
- On average, Independiente Petrolero scores 1.57 goals and concedes 1.43 goals per match
- 71% of Independiente Petrolero's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Racing Avellaneda vs Independiente Petrolero: Probable Starting Lineups
Racing Avellaneda plays in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Cambeses – Rojas, Martirena, Garcia, Sosa, Di Cesare – Fernandez, Forneris, Rodriguez – Solari, Martinez
Independiente Petrolero plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Gutierrez – Montero, Palma, Rodriguez, Torres – Willy, Rojas, Cristaldo – Cardoso, Mercado, Cristaldo
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Copa Sudamericana group stage standings
