Ferro vs Racing Cordoba Prediction & Betting Tips (2 September)

Ferro Carril Oeste welcome Racing de Córdoba to the Estadio Arquitecto Ricardo Etcheverri in what promises to be a tactically charged clash in Argentina’s Primera Nacional. With both teams hovering in mid-table obscurity, the stakes may not be promotion, but pride and momentum are very much on the line. Ferro, currently 15th with 30 points from 28 matches, have shown signs of revival under new manager Sergio Rondina, who took the reins on July 1. His flexible tactical approach—oscillating between a deep five-man defense and adventurous wing-back systems—has helped stabilize a side that had previously lost three of their last five. Rondina’s tweaks have yielded a win and a draw in their last two home outings, and the team’s defensive record at home remains one of the best in the division, with just five goals conceded in 14 matches.

Racing de Córdoba, sitting 11th with 34 points, are still adjusting to life under Hernán Medina, who stepped in as head coach on June 23. Medina’s philosophy is built on high pressing and vertical play, a style that has yet to fully click away from home. Racing have won just three of their 14 away fixtures this season and are currently on a four-game losing streak on the road. Their aggressive approach often leaves them vulnerable to counterattacks, something Ferro’s compact shape is well-suited to exploit. Pablo Chavarría remains Racing’s most potent weapon with eight goals in 24 appearances, but he’ll need support from midfield runners to break down Ferro’s disciplined backline.

In terms of player form, Ferro’s Franco García has emerged as a key figure, netting five goals in 22 league matches, including two of the team’s last three. His ability to find space between the lines and finish under pressure could be decisive against Racing’s high defensive line. Meanwhile, Racing’s midfield has seen recent additions like Maximiliano Gutiérrez and Santiago Churchi, who bring energy and ball progression but have yet to consistently impact the scoreline. Defensively, Racing have conceded in each of their last four away games, and their inability to keep clean sheets on the road is a glaring weakness that Ferro will look to exploit.

Given the tactical contrast and recent form, a 2-1 home win for Ferro Carril Oeste feels like a plausible outcome. Rondina’s side is defensively sound and increasingly confident at home, while Racing’s pressing game may leave them exposed to Ferro’s counterattacking threats. Expect Ferro to absorb pressure early, strike through García and possibly a set-piece opportunity, while Racing claw one back through Chavarría in the second half. It won’t be a walkover, but Ferro’s structure and home resilience should see them edge this one by the narrowest of margins.