Preview: Central Cordoba vs. Racing Club - prediction, team news, lineups

In contrast to their hosts, Racing Club have the opportunity to extend their unbeaten run to six matches on Saturday.

Match preview

Central Cordoba have struggled in the early stages of the Argentina Primera Division, with their opening eight matches yielding just two victories.

The latest of those victories took place against Talleres Cordoba on June 25, but their last four matches have resulted in one draw and three defeats.

After losing their last two matches - including a 2-0 defeat to Platense in midweek - Central Cordoba will be desperate to avoid a third consecutive defeat as they bid to climb up the league table.

Having conceded at least two goals in each of their last four matches, Saturday's hosts will be aware that improving defensively will be key if they are to end their winless run.

Although confidence may be low in the Central Cordoba squad, they can draw inspiration from the fact they won 1-0 in their most recent home meeting against Racing Club.

While Saturday's hosts have struggled in the opening nine matches of the Primera season, Racing Club have started the campaign in fine form.

They are currently sat in seventh place with four points separating them from top spot after avoiding defeat in seven of their nine league games.

The visitors will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to six matches on Saturday, with their previous five contests yielding two wins and three draws.

One of those draws took place in midweek when Arsenal Sarandi's Facundo Kruspzky scored to cancel out Gonzalo Piovi's opener, ensuring Racing Club had to settle for consecutive draws.

Despite performing well this term, Racing Club will be looking for an improvement on their travels after failing to win any of their four away league games this term.

Central Cordoba Argentine Primera Division form:

Racing Club Argentine Primera Division form:

Team News

Central Cordoba have a number of injury concerns to contend with, including Matias Laba, Andres Mehring and Abel Bustos.

The hosts are also without the services of Deian Veron, who is suspended for Saturday's contest after being sent off in midweek.

Veron could be replaced in midfield by Nicolas Linares, who was an unused substitute for the 2-0 defeat to Platense.

As for the visitors, they are unable to call upon Gabriel Arias who has endured a prolonged spell on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.

Emiliano Vecchio is also expected to miss out on Saturday, with a calf problem preventing the 33-year-old from featuring in the last two matches.

After appearing as a half time substitute against Arsenal Sarandi, Carlos Alcaraz could be presented with a starting place.

Central Cordoba possible starting lineup:

Toselli; Gomez, Pereyra, Sbuttoni, Bay; Besozzi, Ramirez, Linares, Soraire, Martinez; Gonzalez

Racing Club possible starting lineup:

Gomez; Mura, Galvan, Insua, Piovi, Moreno, Alcaraz; Hauche, Oroz, Gomez; Copetti

We say: Central Cordoba 1-1 Racing Club

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