Banfield vs Belgrano Prediction: Belgrano really needs to return to winning ways

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Benfield will face Belgrano at Stadium Florencio Sola in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (3-1) against River Plate. The visitors come into this game after a loss (1-2) against Defensa y Justicia.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Banfield come into this game after a loss against River Plate. River Plate were more aggressive in their finishing and more dominant with possession in the first half, controlling 72 per cent of the time. Solari scored the first goal in the 44th minute after an assist from Simón. But both teams had very few clear cut chances prior to that, with Banfield managing just three attempts on goal to River's eleven. River’s lack of finishing, however, meant they had just three shots on target with this offensive volume. River Plate went 2-0 up inside 10 minutes in the second half courtesy of a Solari goal after 46 minutes, following a pass from Echeverri. In the 83rd minute, Garate converted a penalty to pull Banfield back to 2-1, and the hosts attempted to reply but could not. But River continued to press, and Miguel Borja scored the third goal in injury time (90+7'), taking the final score to 3-1. River Plate were overall in control, with 60% possession and 21 attempts, of which 8 were on target, while more withdrawn Banfield had 9 attempts, and 2 on target. Fouls had their course as well, with River's 15 and Banfield's 12 hours between them, evidencing the toughness of both teams in the playing field. The victory strengthens River Plate, who knew how to take advantage of the chances offered to build a comfortable score despite the late response of Banfield. With this result, Banfield is in 25th place in the table with 21 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 19 goals scored and 26 goals conceded.

Belgrano and Defensa y Justicia played out an even match that saw few clear cut goal scoring opportunities before Defensa y Justicia won 2-1. The game remained goalless for the first 45 minutes with neither side really creating many chances. Defensa y Justicia had the edge in possession (52%), but couldn’t make it count as neither side had any shots on target. Defensa y Justicia did not take long to open the scoring in the 50th minute when Osorio pounced on a loose ball to put them ahead. Jara levelled for Belgrano in the 65th minute after they responded quickly. The game thereafter intensified as Defensa y Justicia reclaimed the lead once more in the 87th minute from Molinas whose goal sealed the final. In this stage Defensa y Justicia were more prolific, with two shots on target in two attempts at goal to Belgrano's one attempt on target. Statistically, Defensa y Justicia overall had slightly more attempts at goal (2 vs 1) and overall possession of 53%. A win for them means they earn three crucial points, a game they knew how to make the most of in the second half of the game. With this result, Belgrano are in 15th place in the table with 26 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with a record of 23 goals scored and 23 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Banfield has won 2, Belgrano has won 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in 4 games, and with both teams scoring in 3 of those matches.

It’s hard to predict a winner in this match as both are facing a bad momentum. Still, goals are to be expected.