Racing Club de Avellanaeda vs San Martin de San Juan Prediction:

The Copa Argentina round of 32 is well underway, and this top-tier clash sees Racing host San Martin at the Estadio Provincial Juan Gilberto Funes. Kick off is 10:45 pm (BST) on Wednesday, 2nd July. The winner will play Deportivo Riestra in the round of 16.

Key Stats:

• San Martin have won three matches in all competitions this season.
• San Martin have scored five goals in 17 games this season.
• Racing have scored 18 goals in 17 games this season.
• San Martin have not won against Racing in 12 games.

Racing Club de Avellanaeda vs San Martin de San Juan Previews, Form and Players to Watch:

Racing Club de Avellanaeda Preview:

Racing are a huge club in Argentina, and their 2025 form proves it. They breezed past third division side, Santamarina, in the round of 64, winning 2-0. Their form in all competitions is four wins and one loss in their last five games.

Predicted Line Up: Arias, Di Cesare, Sosa, Basso, Martirena, Rojas, Nardoni, Almendra, Degregorio, A. Fernandez, A. Martinez

Striker Adrian Martinez has three goals in his last two games, and 14 goals in total this season, a real dangerman up top for Racing. Martinez notably has scored 62 goals in the last two and a half seasons.

San Martin de San Juan Preview:

San Martin were promoted back to the top flight in 2024, but have struggled so far, leaving them bottom of the league table. However, they advanced to the second round of the Copa Argentina by defeating Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy on penalties. Their form in the last five games is four losses and one win.

Predicted Line Up: Borgogno, Molina, Burgos, Lecanda, L. Alvarez, Watson, Gonzalez, Portillo, Iacobellis, Jaurena, Toloza

San Martin are not brilliant goal scorers; they have one goal in their last five games. Scored by Franco Toloza, their main forward. If they are to get a result in this match, they will have to look to him again.

Head-to-Head Stats - Racing Club de Avellanaeda vs San Martin de San Juan

These two teams have played each other just once in the last seven years due to San Martin’s absence from the top flight. In their last 14 fixtures dating back to 2007, Racing have won eight meetings, San Martin have won one, and there have been five draws. Their last five fixtures are as follows:

• San Martin 2-2 Racing, April 2021
• Racing 1-0 San Martin, December 2018
• Racing 0-0 San Martin, September 2017
• San Martin 0-2 Racing, September 2016
• Racing 2-2 San Martin, February 2016

Betting Tips for Racing Club de Avellanaeda vs San Martin de San Juan

Racing are the top scorers in the Argentinian top flight, San Martin have a weak defence and are the lowest scoring side in the division. For this reason, our betting experts say Racing Club to Win to Nil is the best value tip for this game. With odds at 2.05, a bet of £10 could see a potential return of up to £20.50.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction:

Racing Club de Avellanaeda 2-0 San Martin de San Juan

A comfortable cup match at home for Racing.