Racing vs San Martin prediction, H2H and probable lineups - July 3, 2025
One of the 1/16 finals of the Argentine Cup between Racing and San Martin from San Juan will take place on Wednesday, July 3, at the Juan Gilberto Funes Stadium in San Luis, Argentina. Here’s a prediction focused on goals for this clash, with promising odds for success.
Match preview
Racing steps into this encounter in fine form: a recent 4-1 friendly win over Olimpia only underlined the attacking prowess of Gustavo Costas’ side. “La Academia” cruised through the Copa Libertadores group stage, claimed the Recopa, and, despite a setback in the Apertura playoffs, maintain lofty ambitions.
In the first round of the Cup, Racing confidently dispatched Santamarina (2-0), showing their class against lower-tier opponents. There’s a historic motivation at play: the club hasn’t lifted this trophy since its relaunch in the 2010s, and the current squad is one of the most cohesive in recent years — especially considering the midfield depth and defensive stability.
San Martin, on the other hand, is enduring a tough adaptation to top-flight football. The team has lost 11 of their 16 Apertura matches and sits at the bottom of Group B in terms of points. Their defense is regularly breached, and the attack lacks creativity and cohesion.
Still, in the Cup, San Martin managed to edge past Gimnasia Jujuy on penalties after holding out for a 0-0 draw in regular time. Despite their struggles, Juan Manuel Azconzábal’s men know how to dig in and endure — though up against Racing’s attacking firepower, that might not be enough.
Probable lineups
- Racing: Arias, Di Cesare, Sosa, Garcia Basso, Martirena, Nardoni, Almendra, Rojas, Fernandez, De Gregorio, Martinez
- San Martin: Borgogno, Molina, Burgos, Lecanda, Alvarez, Watson, Portillo, Jaurena, Jacobellis, Tolosa, Gonzalez
Match facts and head-to-head
- Racing have scored over 1.5 goals in 4 of their last 7 matches.
- San Martin have conceded 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 6 official fixtures.
- Racing defeated San Martin in the Argentine Cup in both 2014 and 2021.
Prediction
Racing approach this fixture more motivated and in better physical and psychological shape than their opponents. “La Academia” consistently create and convert chances — unlike San Martin, who play defensively but often struggle. We expect Costas’ side to score at least twice. Our pick: “Racing total over 1.5 goals” at odds of 1.75.
