Independiente vs Atl. Tucuman Prediction: Independiente to maintain their winning momentum at home?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Independiente will face Atl. Tucuman at Stadium Libertadores de América in Avellaneda. The home side head here after a win (2-0) against Central Cordoba. The visitors come into this game after a draw (0-0) against Newell’s Old Boys.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Independiente beat Central Córdoba 2-0 at home. The opener in the 4th came from Ávalos after a pinpoint assist from Hidalgo, who opened the scoring for Independiente. After a play set up by Marcone, Hidalgo added a second before the end of the first half, meaning the home side went in two goals ahead at half time. They had 51 per cent possession in the first half and were sharper in attack, having 9 attempts on goal, of which 6 were on target. But, despite having less offensive volume, Central Córdoba attempted to resist defensively, and, to this end, recorded only 3 shots, one of them on target. Nine infractions by the visiting team were repeated, and six by Independiente, the intensity of the game being shown by fouls. After the break it was more even with possession coming at 45% for Central Córdoba. But the visitors had few chances to score, managing just two shots on target. On the other hand, Independiente were in control of the game and missed a penalty with Ávalos in the 51st minute, before missing the chance to increase their lead. Independiente were more organized and more efficient, finishing the game with 53% of possession and 8 shot on target to Central Córdoba's 3. With this result, Independiente is in 8th place in the table with 36 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 3 wins and 2 losses, with a record of 23 goals scored and 16 goals conceded.

Atlético Tucumán and Newell's Old Boys played a 0-0 goalless draw. The match lacked goals but was a collection of intensity and tactical disputes in both halves. In the first half Atlético Tucumán had more possession, 57 percent, and more offensive initiatives, 5 goal attempts to Newell's 2. Neither team could find the target with only one shot on target from each. There were some infractions early in the first half, 15 in all, and few truly dangerous plays in a more truncated game. The second half was much more even, Tucumán having the better of possession (53%). The home side upped the ante in front of goal, with 11 attempts, but failed to make the most of any of them, recording zero shots on target. But Newell's Old Boys failed to respond with 6 goal attempts and just 1 shot on target. The same with the offensive volume of both teams, but the lack of accuracy of their attackers and the defense didn’t allow the score to change. In general, Atlético Tucumán were more present in the attacking field, with 55 percent of the ball, 16 shots and just 1 shot on target. Newell’s had fewer possession of the ball (45%) but balanced defensively and had 3 shots on target of 11 attempts. Newell's, despite Tucumán being more dominant and more intense, were able to see off the away side and secure the draw. With this result, Atlético Tucumán is in 7th place in the table with 37 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and23 losses, with a record of 25 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Independiente has won 2, Atl. Tucuman has won 2, and they drew another. Goals were scored in all of those games, with both teams scoring in 2 of the matches.

I think that Independiente are favorites for the win as they play at home.