Copa Libertadores 2021 will bring us another thrilling match today in which Sao Paulo and Racing Club will face off at the Morumbi Stadium with the first spot in GroupE on the line. These two want to chase the title, and this duel is a good test for their aspirations. Take a look at thematch information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game in the US.
The Brazilian giantsare living a great moment under Hernán Crespo. They reached the Campeonato Paulista final after putting four pastMirassol and are ready for a big matchup against Palmeiras. However, they have to take care of business in the continental tournament first.
Meanwhile, the Argentine side heads to this clash aftersealing a place in the Argentine Copa de la Liga semifinals last weekend. Coach Juan Antonio Pizzi is working under better circumstances, and his team will want to keep like this and have a strong finish to theLibertadores group stage.
Sao Paulo vs Racing Club: Match Information
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Morumbi, Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo vs Racing Club: Time by State in the US
ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM
Sao Paulo vs Racing Club: Storylines
Sao Paulo have been doing great ever since former world-class striker Hernán Crespo took the helma few months ago. Theywill fight for silverware in the Campeonato Paulista and find themselves a step close to the Libertadores round of 16. Still, the upcoming game means an interesting challenge for their title aspirations.
Racing Club went through stressful months until everything changed with a string of good results. Juan Antonio Pizzi was rumored to be on the verge of the sack until his side got into the League Cup knockout stage andkept unbeaten in South America’s greatest prize.
Last week, the Brazilian team claimed only one point in their visit to Rentistas in Uruguay, while La Academia earned a huge triumph against Sporting Cristal in Peru.
Sao Paulo vs Racing Club: Copa Libertadores 2021 Standings
These two are currently tiedin Group E with eight points each, but Sao Paulo leads the group due to goal difference, while Racing Club sit second.
How to watch or live stream Sao Paulo vs Racing Club in the US
The game to be played between Sao Paulo and Racing Club for Matchday 5 of the Copa Libertadores 2021 Group E will be broadcast in the US by Fanatiz,beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Sao Paulo vs Racing Club: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers in the US haven’t revealed their bets yet. However, Caliente sees the hosts as favorites, as it gave Sao Paulo odds of +100, while Racing have+300, and a tie would result in a +225 payout.
| Caliente | |
| Sao Paulo | +100 |
| Tie | +225 |
| Racing Club | +300 |
* Odds via Caliente.