The home team reached this critical phase of the Primera Division (Intermediate Round) after finishing in 8th place in the previous round, having accumulated 0 points. Interestingly, Racing has recorded better results away from home rather than at the Estadio, with a recent tally of 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses as the visiting side, scoring 15 and conceding 18 goals. At home, their record shows 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with 11 goals scored and 15 conceded. Recently, in their last 7 home games in the league, Racing has managed only 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, gathering 9 points from a possible 21.
In this competition, they remain unbeaten in their last 4 home matches. Notably, many of their home games see a common score of 0-0 at half-time (5 out of 7 games) and 1-1 at the end (3 out of 7). Their attack has been consistent, scoring in 7 of their last 10 matches. Nonetheless, home games have generally seen few goals, with 18 out of their last 24 matches concluding with less than 2.5 goals. In 15 games in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 5 times without managing to come from behind.
Racing enters the intermediate round aware of the pressing need to elevate their performance. Having not won for a considerable length of time, they understand that continued mistakes cannot be allowed. Significant improvement throughout the match will be essential for them to have a chance against Boston River.