Gimnasia La Plata vs Atl. Tucuman Prediction: Can Atl. Tucuman finally win an away game?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Gimnasia La Plata will face Atl. Tucuman at Stadium Juan Carmelo Zerillo in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Independiente. The visitors come into this game after a win (4-2) against Huracan.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Indepediente beat Gimnasia la plata 1-0 in a balanced match that had few clear cut chances. Laso had to take advantage of a cross from Montiel in the 42nd minute to score the only goal. Independiente were more incisive in the first half and had more shots and more dangerous finishes than in the second, but both teams had moments of intensity. Both sides had possession at about 50%. Gimnasia managed to stay organised defensively, but did little to threaten, having just one shot on target in the first 45 minutes. Indipendiente's goal was decisive in the shape of the game until half time. Gimnasia increased possession to 52% in the second half, took more of the ball, even had three shots on target, but Independiente's defence was solid. The home side had a stronger sense of defensive responsibility than their opponents, and managed to smother their attacks, doing little more than one shot on target in the second half, playing a more cautious game of holding on to their lead than adding to it. Independiente had more goal attempts as a whole, with 21 to Gimnasia’s four, but were unable to score more than once. Independiente excelled defensively, limiting their opponents' attacking moves: they finished the match with 51% possession while Gimnasia's defence was solid, blocking five shots. With this result, Gimnasia La Plata is in 15th place in the table with 29 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 20 goals scored and 20 goals conceded.

Atlético Tucumán comes into this game after beating Huracán 4-2. In a blistering start to the first half, the home side went ahead in the 13th minute when Estigarribia took full advantage of a good assist. Huracán could have entered a difficult situation after Tesuri's goal in the 21st minute put the visitors 2-0 up. But Huracán scored quickly back in the 33nd minute with Cabral, making the most of a cross from Mazzantti and closing the first half at 2-1. Tucumán pressed again in the second half and equalized for Huracán in the 73rd minute when Alarcón Cepeda's goal put the side back ahead, but the score stayed the same until the end. In the final minutes of the game, Tucumán answered. Castro's 89th minute goal made it 3-2 and Rodríguez followed up with one in the 90+3 minute to seal the win and also the home team's superiority in front of goal. Overall, Huracán held 58% of the ball against Tucumán who had 42%. But it was the home team that showed in terms of the finishing, with 13 attempts on goal and 8 shots on goal, while Huracán only had 8 shots, three of which on target. But Tucumán were more aggressive in attack, despite less possession, capitalising on their opponent's defensive errors to create the victory. In general, Atlético Tucumán were more efficient in attack and took better advantage of the chances which were created on their behalf, while Huracán lacked finishing and defense at key moments, allowing the home team to bank an important win in a six goal encounter. With this result, Atlético Tucumán is in 7th place in the table with 36 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with a record of 25 goals scored and 24 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Gimnasia has won 1, and Atl. Tucuman has won 4. Goals were scored in all of those games, with both teams scoring in the last 3 of the matches.

Tucuman are in a better momentum, and despite not winning any of their last 5 matches away I think they will not lose this one.