Racing vs Plaza Colonia match preview

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Racing and Plaza Colonia.

Racing form and stats

When playing at home in the Primera Division, Racing, who have the most conceded goals (24) in Primera Division, have managed 2 wins, 2 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 6 games. With three straight defeats the pressure is piling up on Racing to get some points in this home game. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Racing, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.

The fans are hoping that Racing will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 2-3 away loss in the Primera Division game against Danubio (placed 11th). Ahead of that match, Racing lost 0-1 at home to Boston River.

Racing have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Estadio Osvaldo Roberto with 11 goals in 6 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Racing defense is not exactly impregnable. 9 goals conceded from 6 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Plaza Colonia form and stats

Plaza Colonia's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Plaza Colonia, who have the most clean sheets (9) away in Primera Division, collect 13 points from their 6 away matches in the Primera Division. 4 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 1 defeat). It could be a hat trick of victories away for Plaza Colonia, as they have won on their previous two travels.

The Plaza Colonia goalkeeper is collecting clean sheets like a laundry worker. It's been 386 league minutes without conceding a goal, and counting.

Plaza Colonia's last game was the home draw against Wanderers (0-0). Prior to that result Plaza Colonia won their away game at Liverpool. The scoreline was 1-0.

Plaza Colonia have scored 6 goals on their travels this season, from 6 away games in the league. Plaza Colonia's manager M. Rosa has created a great defensive setup working very nicely in away games with only 2 conceded goals. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

Racing and Plaza Colonia have met before this season: Racing - Plaza Colonia 0-2. Numbers for the last eight meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for Racing, 4 draws and 3 wins for Plaza Colonia. Over 2,5 goals: 4 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.

Top Goalscorers

N. Sosa 16 goals

C. Waterman 15 goals

M. Araújo 6 goals

Racing missing players

Plaza Colonia missing players

Tweet

		Total						Home						Away
#	Team	MP	W	D	L	F	A	MP	W	D	L	F	A	MP	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	P
1	Peñarol	14	9	4	1	19	9	6	6	0	0	8	2	8	3	4	1	11	7	10	31
2	Plaza Colonia	14	9	2	3	14	6	8	5	1	2	8	4	6	4	1	1	6	2	8	29
3	Nacional	13	9	1	3	20	7	7	5	1	1	12	2	6	4	0	2	8	5	13	28
4	Progreso	14	8	4	2	18	12	8	3	3	2	9	8	6	5	1	0	9	4	6	28
5	Cerro Largo	14	8	2	4	21	15	7	4	1	2	12	9	7	4	1	2	9	6	6	26
6	Liverpool	14	5	6	3	14	12	6	2	3	1	5	4	8	3	3	2	9	8	2	21
7	Defensor Sporting	13	6	2	5	21	15	6	3	2	1	9	4	7	3	0	4	12	11	6	20
8	Wanderers	14	5	4	5	19	16	6	3	0	3	7	5	8	2	4	2	12	11	3	19
9	River Plate	14	5	4	5	19	19	8	5	1	2	13	10	6	0	3	3	6	9	0	19
10	Boston River	14	5	3	6	15	18	6	1	2	3	7	13	8	4	1	3	8	5	-3	18
11	Danubio	14	3	4	7	13	18	8	1	3	4	8	12	6	2	1	3	5	6	-5	13
12	Racing	14	3	3	8	17	24	6	2	2	2	11	9	8	1	1	6	6	15	-7	12
13	Cerro	14	3	3	8	12	22	8	3	0	5	6	11	6	0	3	3	6	11	-10	12
14	Juventud	14	2	5	7	13	20	7	1	4	2	7	8	7	1	1	5	6	12	-7	11
15	Fenix	13	1	5	7	13	23	7	1	3	3	9	12	6	0	2	4	4	11	-10	8
16	Rampla Juniors	13	1	4	8	11	23	6	0	2	4	5	10	7	1	2	4	6	13	-12	7