Published on: May 18, 2021 9:00 pm IST|Updated on: May 19, 2021 10:54 am IST
Sao Paolo will be squaring off to Racing Club at the Cicero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium for their Copa Libertadores group stage game. Sao Paulo are going through an impressive run of form, and are on the back two consecutive wins over Paulista A1. As for Racing, they secured a win on penalties versus Velez Sarsfield in the Argentina Primera Division fixture, but will be looking to be more dynamic with their approach up front. The two teams did take on one another earlier this month at the Estadio Presidente Peron, as the match ended as a goalless draw. William da Silva’s sending off was one of the talking points of the game on that day. Nevertheless, we can expect the fixture to be yet another tactical affair. With that being said, here is the SAPL vs RAC Dream 11 Prediction for the upcoming contest.
Date: May 19, Wednesday Kick Off: 6:00 am IST Venue: Cicero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium Watch SAPL vs RAC South American Champions League Live: No Coverage in India
Recent Form: Sao Paulo: DDDWW
Racing Club: LDWWW
Head to Head Their recent meeting this month, was the first one ever, and it ended as a goalless draw.
SAPL vs RAC Today Match Prediction Details
Sao Paulo News Injury Report and Unavailability: Walace is on the sidelines due to an injury as a result of a ligament rupture.
Expected Changes and Strategy: Tiago Volpi should be starting in at goal, while, Bruno Alves, Miranda, and Roberto Arboledo could start as the back three in defence. Reinaldo, Lizeiro, Luan and Igor Vinicius could feature in the midfield region. Pablo, Martin Benitez and Luciano are in contention to lead the attack up front.
Sao Paulo Starting XI: Likely Tiago Volpi; Bruno Alves, Miranda, Robert Arboleda; Reinaldo, Lizeiro, Luan, Igor Vinícius; Pablo, Martin Benitez, Luciano
Racing Club News Injury Report and Unavailability: Fabian Sanchez suffered an ACL tear earlier this year, while, Benjamin Garre has a knee injury and misses out as well.
Expected Changes and Strategy: Gabriel Ariaz should be starting in at goal, while, Lucas Orban, Nery Dominguez and Juan Caceres could line up as the back three in defence. Julian Lopez is expected to anchor the central midfield region. Eguenio Mena, Ignacio Piatti, Leonel Miranda and Fabricio Dominguez should be starting higher up the pitch. Maximiliano Lovera and Enzo Copetti are in contention to lead the attack up top.
Racing Club Starting XI : Likely Gabriel Arias; Lucas Orbán, Nery Dominguez, Juan Caceres; Julian Lopez; Eugenio Mena, Ignacio Piatti, Leonel Miranda, Fabricio Domínguez; Maximiliano Lovera, Enzo Copetti
Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options Pabla can play a pivotal role in the forward line for Sao Paulo. Gabriel has bagged five goals from 14 appearances this season.
Tomas Chancalay can pack a punch for Racing Club from the flanks. Chancalay has registered seven goals from 16 appearances this season.
Differential Picks Luciano has netted three goals from 12 appearances for Sao Paulo, and is expected to be starting in the advanced region here.
Enzo Copetti is expected to start up top, as he has netted three goals from 16 appearances in the season so far.
Goalkeeper: T Volpi Defenders: Mirandi, B Alves, N Dominguez, J J Caceres Midfielders: T Chancalay, G Sara, L Miranda Forwards: P F Teixeira, L Neves, E Copetti
Likely Winner:
Sao Paulo have been going through a good run of form in their respective league as well as the South American Champions League. Meanwhile, Racing too, have done well defensively by maintain four clean sheets. Both sides have their strengths and it could turn out to be a cagey affair, That being said, the SAPL vs RAC Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of a draw here.