Racing Club host Independiente Petrolero on Thursday, May 28 at 12:00 AM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 5 points in the Group E, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Racing Club come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Independiente Petrolero travel struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Racing Club and Independiente Petrolero have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Independiente Petrolero won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Racing Club a slight edge, but Independiente Petrolero are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.