Godoy Cruz vs Banfield Prediction: Battle for the last place

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Godoy Cruz will face Banfield at Stadium Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. The home side head here after a loss (2-1) against Defensa y Justicia. The visitors come into this game also after a loss (0-1) against Lanus.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Godoy Cruz lost 2-1 against Defensa y Justicia. Miritello J. B. scored twice for the home team in the first half, while Altamira F. got the visitors' only goal. Altamira pounced on a chance set up by Perez J to give Godoy Cruz the lead in the 19th minute of an eventful first half. It seemed a fairly even contest with the visitors getting at the ball (53% possession) and looking to set a tempo. But Defensa y Justicia reacted with determination, and although Gutierrez K. was sent off in the 29th minute, the visitors managed to equalize in the 38th minute with Miritello J. B. before the latter added his second in the 41st minute to hand the home team the lead. In the second half the situation was reversed with Godoy Cruz controlling possession (77%) and creating three clear chances but was unsuccessful on the finish. On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia chose to play more defensively, without really creating many offensive chances. The visitors dominated territory but the home team's defence was solid enough to hold on to the result. Godoy Cruz had 61% possession throughout, attempted more shots (7 vs 4), but were generally lacking accuracy, managing 4 shots on target. Defensa y Justicia, however, were far more effective, with 3 shots on target and 2 goals, while it was just 2 for Lanus. Other than fouls (4 each for the sides) and cards there was balance in the other aspects as the teams showed, but the sending off at the first half altered the Defensa y Justicia strategy. Defensa y Justicia showed efficiency, at home, with the result and Godoy Cruz regrets lack of accuracy in crucial moments. With this result, Godoy Cruz is in 21th place in the table with 29 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 draw and 4 losses, with a record of 24 goals scored and 27 goals conceded.

Banfield goes into the next match after a 0-1 loss against Lanus. Marcelino Moreno netted the only goal of the game in the 82nd minute, when the visitors were at their most offensive efficient. In the first half it was a tale of two halves as both teams struggled to turn their chances into dangerous situations. Banfield had 46% possession and made 7 shots of which one was on target. Lanús had 54% possession but only tried 2 goals, which they missed. This time Banfield made better use of set pieces, winning 5 corners but it didn’t change the score. In the second half, it was Lanús that looked more efficient offensively and Banfield that kept going but with less of a finish. The 8 shots Banfield took, however, of which none found their way past the opposing goal, gave them 48% possession. Lanús in this case, were more accurate and had 3 shots on target, one of which, in the 82nd minute was converted by Argentine Marcelino Moreno who scored the winner. Banfield tried to compensate for their less shots, but their inefficiency eventually hurt the final score. Basically, Lanús had 53% possession and were better, having 4 shots on target versus Banfield‘s 1 from 15 attempts. It was very competitive with 28 fouls and a lot of free kicks overall. In decisive moments, Lanús were more consistent and that was the difference in the three points. With this result, Banfield is in 27th place in the table with 23 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 draws and 3 losses, with a record of 21 goals scored and 31 goals conceded.

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

It’s a hard match to predict as none of the teams is facing a great momentum. I think that not many goals are to be expected.