Sarmiento Junin vs Platense Prediction: Can Platense keep climbing on the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Sarmiento Junin will face Platense at Stadium Eva Peron in Junin. The home side head here after a loss (2-0) against Talleres Cordoba. The visitors come into this game after a win (1-0) against Godoy Cruz.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Sarmiento Junin enters this game after a 2-0 loss against Talleres Córdoba. There was an even battle in the first half with Sarmiento Junín a shade better in possession with 53 per cent to Talleres' 47 per cent. But neither side managed to turn that possession into clear-cut chances, with just one shot on target for each team. But Sarmiento had the better of the attacking play, with five attempts on goal to Talleres' three, and did not manage to score. Talleres Córdoba took the lead in the second half and made their chances count. Juan Rodríguez opened the scoring in the 73rd minute, benefitting from an assist from Portillo. Federico Girotti made it 2-0 in the 82nd minute, shortly afterwards, with a penalty. Despite seven shots on target, the visiting team tried to react but never could find the target in the second half. And Talleres, on the other hand, proved to be efficient, finishing on target three times and putting their advantage on safe ground. In terms of attacking attacks, overall, Talleres Córdoba were more effective than Sarmiento Junín with 22 attempts on goal, to the latter's 12. In addition, the home team had the upper hand in shots on target, with four and none for the opponent. Sarmiento were in front in possession (51 percent to 49 percent) but could not translate this into real dangers for the opponent. With this result, Sarmiento Junin is in 26th place in the table with 21 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 draws, and 3 losses, with a record of 15 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

Platense comes into this next match after a 1-0 win against Godoy Cruz. It was an even first half with both sides trying to play their way. Godoy Cruz was less active in attack, registering only 1 of 3 attempts, but Platense had 7 shots, 3 on target. However, possession was even, with 51% for Godoy Cruz, but because the visitor was unable to find the net, it was the difference. The best chance came in stoppage time when Pellegrino missed a penalty and the score remained 0-0 at half-time. Godoy Cruz upped the possession in the second half to 56 per cent but had little to show for it in the way of chances. They attempted only 3 shots and none of them were on target. Although they played deep, Platense were more objective, scoring 6 times and 2 of those saw the opposition defence work hard to prevent the score line widening. Rested in the final minutes, Schor scored the only goal of the match in the 90+1' minute, the persistence paid off, taking full advantage of a collective play to win for the hosts. Overall, the possession was in favour of Godoy Cruz, totalling 52% but they were unable to create anybody real danger. In the other semifinal, Platense was the more incisive with 5 shots on goal against one for their opponent. The numbers also showed the defensive intensity of both teams, as Godoy Cruz made 4 crucial saves and Platense kept their area protected with just one intervention. Platense's victory proves they are a solid team when you put it to use when it's few opportunities that you have, and Godoy Cruz were frustrated that they never capitalized on their possession of the game. With this result, Platense is in 10th place in the table with 33 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins and 3 draws, with a record of 18 goals scored and 16 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Platense has won 4, and they drew another. Goals were scored in 4 of those games, but with both teams scoring in none of the matches.

I think that Platense are favorites. They are in better momentum and haven’t lost any of their last 5 games.