Gimnasia La Plata vs Talleres Cordoba Prediction: Talleres Cordoba has not other chance then to win

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Gimnasia La Plata will face Talleres Cordoba at Stadium Juan Carmelo Zerillo in La Plata. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Boca Juniors. The visitors come into this game after a win (1-0) against Huracan.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Gimnasia La Plata (LWLWD)

In a game where the home team dominated, Boca Juniors won at Gimnasia La Plata 1-0. Boca Juniors opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a goal from Giménez before the visitors showed greater control in the first half. We had 57% possession, created 7 goal opportunities, of which 3 were on target. However, Gimnasia could not create any danger, with 2 attempts to goal and 2 shots on target. In the second half Boca continued to dominate possession (65%) and with 9 attempts on goal, couldn't add to their lead. Gimnasia blocked some plays to try to keep the away team behind but the visitors did not do enough to attack, just 1 of 2 shots on target. It was a physical game, both sides got fouls, but the level of intensity in the game is there. In general, Boca Juniors enjoyed the bulk of the play with 61% possession and 16 shot attempts while Gimnasia had but 4 attempts. Giménez's solitary goal was enough to give the three points to the home team, Gimnasia, who overall were more consistent and had more attacking volume. With this result, Central Cordoba is in 23th place in the table with 28 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 26 goals scored and 33 goals conceded.

Talleres Cordoba (WWWWL)

Talleres Córdoba beat Huracán 1-0 in a match that seemed unfairly tilted in favour of the home team, who enjoyed much more control in the second half but with time periods where the teams balanced each other out. Benavídez fed Navarro for his only goal, the 60th minute, with the Spaniard being the only goal of the match. Talleres Córdoba won the first half by far, with 77% of possession, creating 9 goal opportunities to only 1 for Huracán. However, their finishing wasn't anywhere near good enough having only managed 3 shots on target, while Huracán created no threat to the other end. The highlight saw Talleres prevent the opponent's initiatives, with the visitors going the first half without a shot on target. Both teams broke even for 50% possession in the second half. Navarro's goal in the 60th minute finally materialized Talleres Córdoba's superiority over the home side. Huracán, though, kept up the pressure on goal (6 in total in the second half) and failed to convert, again, as only 1 shot on target was produced. Talleres organized and focused, and they resisted the opponent's attacks. The game was overall one where Talleres Córdoba had more control over the game, with 63% possession and 20 attempts on goal, in comparison to 7 for Huracán. There was a big difference in attacking accuracy as Talleres had 8 shots on target to Huracán's 1. Huracán had their say in the final stretch, but Talleres' defence remained solid and picked up the three points. With this result, Talleres Cordoba is in 2nd place in the table with 45 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 4 wins and 1 loss, with a record of 32 goals scored and 24 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Gimnasia la Plata has won 2, Talleres Cordoba has won 2, and they drew another. Goals were scored in all of those games, with both teams scoring in 3 of the matches.

I think that Talleres Cordoba are favorites for the win, as otherwise they may lose the title race in this round.