Athletico Paranaense vs. Racing Club: Preview, Team News, Lineups

Preview

Athletico Paranaense will host Racing Club in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final on Tuesday, August 30. The first leg finished 1-0 to Racing Club, so Athletico Paranaense will need to score at least twice to progress to the final.

Athletico Paranaense have been in excellent form in the Copa Libertadores this season, winning all six of their group matches and then beating Libertad and Estudiantes in the knockout rounds.

Racing Club, meanwhile, have also been impressive in the Copa Libertadores this season, winning five of their six group matches and then beating Flamengo and Boca Juniors in the knockout rounds.

Team News

Athletico Paranaense will be without the suspended Pedro Henrique for the second leg, while Racing Club will be without the injured Leonardo Sigali.

Other than that, both teams are expected to be at full strength for the second leg.

Lineups

Athletico Paranaense (4-2-3-1): Bento; Khellven, Pedro Henrique, Thiago Heleno, Abner; Fernandinho, Alex Santana; Canobbio, Terans, Vitinho; Pablo

Racing Club (4-4-2): Arias; Pillud, Galvan, Insua, Mena; Moreno, Miranda, Alcaraz, Rojas; Copetti, Hauche

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but Athletico Paranaense will be confident of overturning the first-leg deficit at home.

Racing Club are a dangerous team, but Athletico Paranaense have the quality to win this match.

I predict that Athletico Paranaense will win the match 2-0 and progress to the final of the Copa Libertadores.