The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Rampla Juniors are in the 10th position while the guests worry at 14th.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Rampla Juniors form and stats
The story so far for Rampla Juniors at their home stadium is 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here.The fans are hoping that Rampla Juniors will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Primera Division game against Wanderers. Ahead of that match, Rampla Juniors won a home game hosting Liverpool (2-0).
A decent goal production from Rampla Juniors in their home games so far, with 7 goals from 4 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 7 goals have been conceded.
Racing form and stats
The season is young and Racing have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 3 away games done and still no victory. 1 draw and 2 defeats so far.The supporters enjoyed Racing's previous game versus Defensor Sporting, a Primera Division 4-2 win played at home. Before that, Racing travelled to Peñarol and returned home with a draw after the game finished 2-2.
Racing have scored 3 goals on their travels this season, 3 away games. The opposition has been scoring high and low on Racing's goalkeeper in away games this season, as they have let in 8 goals in 3 travels.
Head 2 Head
As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 4 Rampla Juniors victories, 2 draws and 4 Racing wins.Top Goalscorers
  D. Martiñones 11 goals |   M. Cabrera 5 goals |
Rampla Juniors missing players
Racing missing players
| Rampla Juniors | Racing | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 7 | 4 | Played | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 7 | Scored | 3 | 12 |
| 14 | 7 | Conceded | 8 | 14 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 43% | 50% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 71% |
| 29% | 25% | Over 3.5 | 67% | 57% |
| 29% | 25% | Over 4.5 | 33% | 29% |
| 43% | 50% | Both teams to score | 67% | 71% |
| 14% | 25% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 14% |
| 43% | 25% | Failed To Score | 33% | 14% |
- Neither of the teams have played a single 0-0 game.
- Rampla Juniors is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Racing has failed to keep a clean sheet in 3 away matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Fénix | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Peñarol | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
| 3 | Cerro Largo | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | Progreso | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | Danubio | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 10 |
| 6 | Wanderers | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | Boston River | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 | River Plate | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | Juventud | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 10 | Rampla Juniors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 7 |
| 11 | Nacional | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 | Liverpool | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Plaza Colonia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 5 |
| 14 | Racing | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 5 |
| 15 | Cerro | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Defensor Sporting | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
