Union Santa Fe vs Talleres Cordoba Prediction: Can Talleres still reach 1st place on the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Union Santa Fe will face Talleres Cordoba at Stadium 15 de Abril in Santa Fe. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Boca Juniors. The visitors come into this game after a win (2-0) against Sarmiento Junin.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Union Santa Fe enters this next match after a 1-0 loss against Boca Juniors. Gimenez scored the only goal of the game in the 4th minute, after an assist from Zeballos. Boca had 61 per cent possession in the first half and made four chances, scoring twice on target, while Union Santa Fe failed to manage an attempt on target, although they did have two off target shots. Boca's defense was quite solid blocking one attempt from their opponent but offensively Union failed to threaten the goal of the team from Torreón. The second half was played at a much slower pace, with both teams finding it difficult to create clear cut chances. Union Santa Fe, with 55 per cent possession, had five shots on target but couldn't find the net, while Boca Juniors had 45 per cent possession and just two attempts, one of which was on target. Neither of the teams' substitutions altered the nature of the match, which was played without much excitement until the final whistle. In summary, Boca Juniors had 56 per cent possession, six attempts, of which three were on target, while Union Santa Fe, with more attempts on target (five), failed to hit any of those on target. Union Santa Fe were the better side, but could not convert their greater possession into real chances, while Boca were efficient in converting their first chance. With this result, Union Santa Fe is in 6th 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 24 goals scored and 22 goals conceded.

Talleres Córdoba comes after a fantastic win 2-0 against Sarmiento Junin. There was an even battle in the first half with Sarmiento Junín a shade better in possession with 53 per cent to Talleres' 47 per cent. But neither side managed to turn that possession into clear-cut chances, with just one shot on target for each team. But Sarmiento had the better of the attacking play, with five attempts on goal to Talleres' three, and did not manage to score. Talleres Córdoba took the lead in the second half and made their chances count. Juan Rodríguez opened the scoring in the 73rd minute, benefitting from an assist from Portillo. Federico Girotti made it 2-0 in the 82nd minute, shortly afterwards, with a penalty. Despite seven shots on target, the visiting team tried to react but never could find the target in the second half. And Talleres, on the other hand, proved to be efficient, finishing on target three times and putting their advantage on safe ground. In terms of attacking attacks, overall, Talleres Córdoba were more effective than Sarmiento Junín with 22 attempts on goal, to the latter's 12. In addition, the home team had the upper hand in shots on target, with four and none for the opponent. Sarmiento were in front in possession (51 percent to 49 percent) but could not translate this into real dangers for the opponent. With this result,Talleres Córdoba is in 4th place in the table with 39 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with a record of 28 goals scored and 22 goals conceded.

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

Talleres Cordoba really needs to win to still fight for 1st place. Union Santa Fe needs the win to reach Talleres Cordoba. I think that it will be a game with goals and Talleres Cordoba will not lose.