Belgrano vs Racing Club Prediction 20 July 2025
🔊 In the second round of the Argentine Clausura, an intriguing clash awaits as Belgrano take on Racing, promising potential surprises for both fans and bettors. The match is set in Cordoba, where the "Pirates" traditionally feel more confident, especially with the robust support of their home crowd. Belgrano kicked off the second half of the season with a win and aims to leverage their home advantage to secure points against the nominal favorites. Racing, on the other hand, suffered a loss in their opening match but boast a deeper squad and experience that could tip the scales in their favor. Considering their form at the start of the Clausura, this showdown deserves close attention both from a football and analytical perspective. In this piece, we analyze the form of the opponents, key statistical factors, and offer a well-founded prediction for the match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 30 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4-0. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (home team - Racing Club):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Belgrano and Racing:
- 20 matches played;
- home victories - 4, away victories - 9, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 22 for Belgrano, 35 for Racing;
- average goals in the first half - 1.45, in the second half - 1.4;
- average total goals per match - 2.85.
Head-to-head statistics Belgrano - Racing Club

Belgrano Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the first round of the Argentine Clausura (home team - Huracán, away team - Belgrano). The match concluded with a score of 0-3.
Here are the game statistics (Belgrano vs Huracán):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 9;
- fouls: 25 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
🔵 The "Pirates" kicked off the new stage of the championship with a commanding and convincing 3-0 away victory against last Apertura's finalist, Huracán. The team from Córdoba displayed a mature and composed performance, dominating both in attack organization and defensive phases. Such a start sends a strong signal to the fans. A significant away win with a clean sheet not only boosts morale but also reflects solid pre-season preparation. Judging by the game's dynamics, Belgrano are ready for a serious challenge in the Clausura and could realistically contend for a top-six finish.
Match Results: Belgrano

Racing Club Avellaneda Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the opening round of the Argentine Clausura, where Racing Club hosted Barracas Central. The match ended with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Racing Club vs Barracas Central):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
⚪ Racing kicked off their Clausura campaign at home but suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Barracas Central. The hosts dominated the flow of the game but couldn't break through Barracas' defense. This loss is a blow to their confidence at the start of the tournament. Despite being favorites and boasting a high-energy squad, Racing failed to secure their first points. Now, the team must respond quickly to avoid slipping into a series of setbacks with a negative mindset.
Match Results: Racing Club Avellaneda
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Home wins - 4, Away wins - 9, Draws - 7.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team averages - 1.1 goals, away team - 1.75;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.85;
- Both teams scored: overall - 8 times; at the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Belgrano vs Racing Club
- Average tournament total: 2.29 vs 2.44;
- Average goals scored: 0.94 vs 1.44;
- First-half average total: 0.47 vs 0.56;
- Second-half average total: 0.47 vs 0.89;
- Belgrano: average home total in the tournament - 1.13;
- Racing Club: average away total in the tournament - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.67) vs 1.7 (away - 2.33).
- Belgrano scores less than 1.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches (Primera Division).
Corners Prediction
Belgrano: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.53; at home - 5.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 5.
Racing Club: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.72, away - 4.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; away - 2.67.
- Racing Club takes more than 3.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with this team.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.1 (2.05 for the home team and 2.05 for the guests);
- Average yellow cards at the home field - 3.89 (1.89 for the home team and 2 for the guests).
Belgrano: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.65; at home - 3.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.5.
Racing Club: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3, away - 3.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; away - 3.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Both teams scored overall - 8 times;
- At the home team's ground - 4 times.
- Belgrano scores and concedes at home in six consecutive matches.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The upcoming match could very well set the early tone for the season for both teams. Belgrano enter the second round in excellent form, following a convincing away victory that showcased not just results but also mature play. The team appears cohesive, aggressive, and well-balanced across the board. Racing, on the other hand, started with disappointment-a home defeat that was a wake-up call. It is crucial for the club to avoid a second consecutive slip-up. The home advantage and their strong start certainly tip the scales in favor of Belgrano. However, it's important to remember that Racing have higher personnel potential, and such teams rarely falter twice in a row. Our prediction: Belgrano will not lose.