Preview: Regatas Corrientes at Racing de Chiv

CHIVILCOY, Argentina (Interstat) — A surging Regatas Corrientes squad will look to continue its push up the Liga A standings when it visits a struggling Racing de Chiv team on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The matchup presents a stark contrast in season trajectories. The visiting Regatas Corrientes (19-13 across all competitions) enters on a four-game winning streak, having most recently dominated Olimpico 99-75 on April 10. The home side, Racing de Chiv (12-20), sits near the bottom of the table but is coming off an 80-66 victory over San Lorenzo on April 12, one of two wins in its last three outings.

A key player to watch for the visitors is center Juan Palacios. He is coming off a dominant performance in the win over Olimpico, posting 17 points and nine rebounds in just 21 minutes. Over his last four games, Palacios has averaged 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, providing consistent interior production for a team that has found its rhythm.

For Racing de Chiv, forward Emilo Stucky has been a bright spot. He recorded a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Quimsa on March 23 and nearly had another with 12 points and eight rebounds against San Lorenzo. His versatility will be crucial as Racing attempts to counter Regatas’ frontcourt strength.

The teams’ most recent meeting was a one-sided affair, with Regatas Corrientes routing Racing de Chiv 94-57 on Jan. 9. The lopsided result underscores the challenge facing the home team, which has struggled with consistency all season despite its recent modest improvement.

Regatas Corrientes’ current win streak includes tight victories, such as a 79-77 win over Obras Sanitarias, demonstrating an ability to close games. Racing de Chiv, meanwhile, has suffered several narrow defeats, including a 90-89 overtime loss at Platense on March 31.

The game tips off Friday night at Racing’s home arena. Following this contest, Regatas Corrientes will travel to face Argentino de Junin on Sunday, April 19. Racing de Chiv will look to build momentum and pull off an upset against a team that handled them easily just over three months ago.