Racing Club vs Union Santa Fe Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 1, 2025 | Estádio Presidente Juan Domingo Péron | Liga Profesional Clausura | 01:15 BST

Both sides have had different experiences in each stage of the Argentine domestic league campaign in 2025, with Racing Club performing well in the first half, while Union finished last. It is now the opposite, and it is Union who come into the fixture in better form despite Racing being favourites on paper.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 2.35 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Racing vs Union Predicted Lineups

Racing Predicted XI: Arias; Garcia, Sosa, Di Cesare; Mura, Zuculini, Nardoni, Martirena; Balboa, Martinez, Conechny.

Union Predicted XI: Tagliamonte; Blanco, Fascendini, Rodriguez, Vargas; Fragapane, Martinez, M. Pittón, Palacios; Tarragona, Estigarribia.

Racing are expected to make a couple of changes from their last outing. Tomas Conechny comes in to replace the injured Santiago Solari, while Agustin Garcia will replace Agustin Basso in the back line. Meanwhile, Union are expected to field the same lineup that faced River Plate mid week.

Alongside Solari, Gabriel Rojas and Federico Zaracho will also be sidelined for the hosts, while Bruno Pitton will miss the trip for Union through a long-term injury.

Racing vs Union Current League Standings

The Argentina domestic league is split into two halves, and they start from zero points at the beginning of each half. The league is currently entering the midway point of the closing stage, where Union Santa Fe sit in sixth, having lost just once, winning two and drawing three. In comparison, Racing have picked up just four points, winning one and drawing one, while losing the other four.

Racing vs Union Head-to-Head Timeline

This fixture always offers close encounters. Just two of the past 14 meetings have seen either side win by two goals or more. In the past 20 head-to-head meetings, it is Racing who come out on top, winning 10 to Union’s five, however, in the last five meetings Union have picked up just one win, with Racing winning three.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• March 9, 2025: Union 0-1 Racing (Liga Profesional Apertura)
• December 5, 2024: Racing 2-1 Union (Liga Profesional)
• December 31, 2023: Racing 0-1 Union (Copa de La Liga Profesional)
• August 26, 2023: Union 1-1 Racing (Copa de La Liga Profesional)
• April 15, 2023: Union 1-3 Racing (Liga Profesional)

Their most recent meeting came back in March, where Martinez scored on the hour mark to give 10-man Racing Club an important away victory.

Racing and Union Recent Matches Analysis

Racing Last 5 Matches:

• Racing 1-4 Argentinos Juniors (A) – Liga Profesional
• Racing 3-1 Peñarol (H) – Copa Libertadores
• Racing 1-2 Tigre (H) – Liga Profesional
• Racing 0-1 Peñarol (A) – Copa Libertadores
• Racing 1-1 Boca Juniors (A) – Liga Profesional

Racing have fallen victim of the classic league form dip and continental form rise. It has been four games winless in the league for them, however, a magnificent comeback in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores tie against Uruguayan outfit Peñarol saw them seal a spot in the top eight where they will play Velez Sarsfield later this month.

Union Last 5 Matches:

• Union 0-0p River Plate (H) – Copa Argentina
• Union 1-1 Huracan (H) – Liga Profesional
• Union 4-0 Instituto (A) – Liga Profesional
• Union 0-1 Argentinos Juniors (A) – Liga Profesional
• Union 0-0 Tigre (H) – Liga Profesional

Despite their midweek exit in the Copa Argentina to giants River Plate, Union do had into this match in good form. They have lost just twice in their past nine.

Racing vs Union Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an over 2.5 goals victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Racing vs Union Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.35 - Recent form suggests confidence in a high scoring match. Racing will be desperate to get some points on the board, and being at home to a side currently overachieving suggests that there is a possibility in Racing taking advantage of this. Our expert algorithm suspects that there is a 50% chance in three or more goals being scored in this fixture.

Key Players to Watch: Racing vs Union

Adrian Martinez (Racing): He will be the lead to this tip coming true. His nine goals have been importan so far this year and his brace in the second leg against Peñarol proved this.

Lautaro Vargas (Union): Vargas is a crucial figure in this Union lineup. His chance creation ability is some of the best in his position in the country. When compared to his fellow full backs, he produces more passes at a better accuracy, successful crosses and dribbles, duels won and interceptions suggesting his importance at each end of the pitch.

Racing vs Union Match Facts

Referee: Nazareno Arasa (ARG). The experience Argentine official has overlooked 271 matches, and hands out an average of 4.4 yellow cards per match, a number which reduced significantly, however, in recent times.

Stadium Information: Located in Avellaneda, in the Buenos Aires Province, the Estádio Presidente Juan Domingo Péron will hold 55,000 spectators on Monday in what is expected to bring a very passionate and exciting atmosphere.

Racing vs Union: Final Prediction

Racing Club 2-1 Union Santa Fe