Union Santa Fe vs Godoy Cruz Prediction: Will any of the teams be able to return to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Union Santa Fe will face Godoy Cruz at Stadium 15 de Abril in Santa Fe. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Lanus. The visitors come into this game also after a draw (1-1) against Sarmiento Junin.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The match between Lanus and Unión Santa Fe was possibly the most evenly contested as it ended 1-1 and the both teams seemed at some point to be fairly evenly matched. Lanus were the better side to start the match and he scored the first goal in the 23rd minute by converting a penalty to a goal by Walter Bou. Their early superiority was further evidenced by the fact that they had more possession (55%) and created 10 shots in the first half, though of which only 3 were proper chances. Unión Santa Fe, on the hand, could not establish a good rhythm and faced problems in creating threats in the opposing penalty area and only managed two shots that were on target but without troubling the goalkeeper. In the second half, Unión Santa Fe with more desire; in the 54th Blasi equalizes the match; finish after the assist of Facundo Gerometta. This goal seemed to change the complexion of the game for the visitors as they had more shots on target, and off target respectively. However, a good defense was displayed by Lanus with five important saves during the entire period of the match. The home team also attempted to respond to the same but despite having a higher possession (51% in the second half), they were unable to penetrate past Unión Santa Fe’s organized again. With this result, Union Santa Fe is in 7th place in the table with 24 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with a record of 15 goals scored and 11 goals conceded.

Godoy Cruz tied 1-1 against Sarmiento Junín at home. The match came alive in the 27th minute when Sarmiento scored by heading from López E. after Gaitán made a cross. Godoy Cruz replied almost immediately and only ten minutes later Barrea D. scored an accurate shot into the right corner of the goal following a promising left wing attack. The first forty-five was evenly contested with Godoy Cruz dominating with sixty percent possession of the ball but could not create clear opportunities to beat the goalkeeper. For each team there was only one chance at goal and both chances were right on target and ended in goals. Sarmiento might have allowed the home team to control the ball for most of the match, yet they were also a threat when they garnered some possession of the ball. In the second half the characteristics of the match remained similar, but in general it was less active in terms of attacking action. Godoy Cruz were again a major possession side, enjoying 56% ball possession and more corner kicks (4) but they were unable to create a serious chance to trouble. On the other side of the pitch, Sarmiento much like the first half had 44% possession and never threatened to score in the second half as they became more content with a draw. With this result, Godoy Cruz is in 14th place in the table with 18 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins and 3 draws, with a record of 14 goals scored and 12 goals conceded. The team has not lost any of the last 5 league games.

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

It’s hard to predict a winner in this match, but a draw is a likely result due to the momentum of both teams and history.