Independiente vs Central Cordoba Prediction: Will Independiente return to victories now they play at home?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Independiente will face Central Cordoba at Stadium Libertadores de América in Avellaneda. The home side head here after a loss (2-1) against Newell’s Old Boys. The visitors come into this game also after a loss (0-1) against Rosario.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Independiente lost 2-1 to Newell's Old Boys. The home side were the more efficient at creating chances in the first half and they took the lead after only 5 minutes, Banega converting a penalty. Newell's, who had less possession (35%), were incisive, registering three shots on target. However, Independiente, who had 65% possession and made 10 attempts on goal, were unable to turn their superiority into any real chances, with a final third lack of effectiveness. Newell's led 1-0 at the break thanks to the result. Newell's took advantage of a well crafted move to stretch their lead in the 49th minute with a García goal and held on in the second half. Independiente tried to react, continuing to push but cancelo levelled a few minutes later in the 90+4th minute. Newell's solid defensive performance also played a crucial part in holding on to the result, with goalkeeper making six saves, as the away team maintained 63 percent possession and increased the number of shots on target. Independiente had better possession (64%) and shots (16 attempts to Newell's 11) but home side were more effective with finishing, scoring two of their seven shots on target. While they were outshot and outplayed, Newell's Old Boys' victory was built on an effective, well organised approach that saw them deny the opposition pressure when in the wrong of possession and in possession and volume. With this result, Independiente is in 9th place in the table with 33 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with a record of 21 goals scored and 16 goals conceded.

Central Córdoba were beaten 0-1 by Rosario. The first 45 minutes was level, Rosario having 60 percent possession but neither side could carve out clear cut chances. Neither team could change the scoreline with one goal apiece in the first half, when Rosario had one shot on target to Central Córdoba's four. Rosario had the lion’s share of possession (54%) in the second half and, although not as much as in the first, showed more organisation in attack. But few clear cut chances were afforded to either team and the match remained tight. Rosario secured the victory with the decisive goal in the 90th minute, when Dupuy finished effectively following a well worked team move. Overall, Rosario were the most efficient, having only three attempts on target from nine, while Central Córdoba had ten attempts on the whole and five on target yet couldn't crack the solid opposition defence. Their better game management and being able to capitalise on a crucial moment in the last few minutes of the match saw Rosario claim three precious points on the road. With this result, Central Córdoba is in 22th 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 31 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Independiente has won 1, Central Cordoba has won 2, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in all of those games, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of the matches.

It’s a tough match to predict. Independiente has great results at home, but Central Cordoba also is good at away games. I think that both teams will score.