Caracas vs Racing Club prediction 29.04.2026 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana

Caracas have been hard to beat in recent months. Los Rojos del Ávila have lost just one of their last nine matches, although clean sheets have been rare.

That balance is interesting. They compete well, but defensively, there are still gaps that show up. Last weekend, Fernando Aristeguieta’s men picked up a 2-1 win at this ground. It was not perfect, but it showed they can grind out results when needed.

Home form has quietly improved. Four wins from the last five at the Estadio Olímpico de la UCV gives them something to build on. In the Sudamericana, Caracas have taken four points from two games. That is a solid start, though not quite decisive yet.

There are a couple of absences to consider. Frankarlos Benítez and Aytor Herrera are both out with injuries, while Francisco La Mantía is suspended.

Racing Club come into this with a slightly mixed run. La Academia are winless in four matches, which is not ideal heading into a trip like this.

Still, it is not all negative. Gustavo Costas’ side have scored seven goals in their last five games, so the attack is working to some extent. Away form has also been fairly reliable. One defeat in their last eight on the road suggests they are not easily beaten.

In the Sudamericana, Racing opened with a 3-1 win before losing 3-2 to Botafogo. That sums them up a bit, capable going forward, but not always secure at the back.

Discipline has been an issue as well. Three red cards in four domestic matches is not ideal, even if those suspensions do not carry over here.

Injuries add another layer of concern. Elías Torres, Valentín Carboni, Gabriel Rojas, Gastón Martirena, and Santiago Solari are all unavailable, which could stretch the squad.