Racing Club vs Union de Santa Fe Prediction & Betting Tips (1 September)

Racing Club welcomes Unión de Santa Fe to Estadio Presidente Perón on August 31, 2025, in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture in the Torneo Betano. Racing, under the guidance of Gustavo Costas, has shown flashes of brilliance despite recent inconsistencies. Their attacking trio—Adrián Martínez, Luciano Vietto, and Adrián Balboa—has combined for 15 goals this season, with Martínez emerging as the talisman. Racing’s recent 3-0 win over Deportivo Riestra in the Copa Argentina injected much-needed confidence, though their 1-2 loss to Tigre earlier this month exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Unión will look to exploit.

Unión de Santa Fe, led by Leonardo Madelón, arrives with a more balanced form sheet. Their recent 1-1 draw against Argentinos Juniors and a 4-0 demolition of Instituto show a team capable of both resilience and ruthlessness. Lucas Gamba remains their most potent threat up front, while Mauro Pittón and Franco Fragapane anchor a midfield that has quietly outperformed expectations. Defensively, Unión has conceded just two goals in their last five matches, with goalkeeper Matías Tagliamonte and captain Claudio Corvalán forming a reliable spine. Their Copa Argentina clash against River Plate just days before this fixture could influence squad rotation and fatigue levels.

Historically, Racing has held the upper hand in head-to-head meetings, including a 1-0 away win in March and a 2-1 home victory last year. The Avellaneda side tends to dominate possession and create more chances, but Unión’s counter-attacking style has proven effective against teams that press high. With both teams hovering mid-table, this match carries extra weight in the race for continental qualification. Expect Racing to push early, leveraging their home advantage and crowd energy, while Unión will likely absorb pressure and strike late.

Given current form, squad depth, and tactical setups, a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Racing Club feels like the most plausible outcome. Martínez is tipped to find the net again, while Unión’s Gamba could capitalize on a defensive lapse to keep things tense. The match may hinge on midfield control, where Racing’s Santiago Sosa and Unión’s Pittón will battle for dominance. In a game of fine margins, Racing’s slight edge in firepower and home support should be enough to seal the win.