Preview: Olimpico at Racing de Chiv

CHIVILCOY, Argentina (Interstat) — Two teams seeking to reverse disappointing starts to the season will meet Friday when Olimpico visits Racing de Chiv in Argentinian Liga A basketball action.

The matchup at Racing’s home court features clubs with a combined 11-26 record across all competitions. Olimpico (7-11) enters with marginally better form, having won three of its last five games. Racing de Chiv (4-15) has lost six of its last seven, including a 75-65 defeat at Obras Sanitarias on Monday.

Olimpico is coming off a 77-64 victory over San Martin on Jan. 18, powered by a standout performance from guard Franco Vieta. The player to watch scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds in that win. Over his last three games, Vieta is averaging 15.0 points and 7.3 rebounds, providing critical production for his squad.

Racing de Chiv will counter with guard Joaquin Valinotti, who leads his team in minutes and has been a consistent contributor during a difficult stretch. Valinotti is coming off a 13-point, 4-rebound, 4-assist effort in the loss to Obras. His playmaking will be key for a Racing offense that has struggled to find consistency.

The most recent head-to-head meeting favors the hosts. Racing de Chiv secured an 86-82 victory at Olimpico on Oct. 23, 2025, in the earlier stage of this season’s Liga A.

For Olimpico, this game begins a critical stretch where they will play seven of their next nine on the road. Racing de Chiv, meanwhile, looks to capitalize on a brief homestand before embarking on a string of away games later in February.

Tip-off is scheduled for Friday night. The game will be a test of Olimpico’s ability to build momentum on the road and Racing de Chiv’s capacity to halt a prolonged slide in front of its home supporters.