Estudiantes welcome Belgrano in La Plata in round 12 of the Torneo Betano. Both sides arrive off contrasting results in the last round, with this the chance for one of the sides to close the gap in the standings and steady form for the second half of the season.

Estudiantes (LDLWW)

Estudiantes, however, arrive in this fixture having been made to suffer greatly by a disappointing 2-1 reverse away to Barracas Central. The team enjoyed possession (64%) but as completed 89 percent of their passes without reward. As a result, they only managed 13 total shots but only 3 on target showing that they were inefficient in the final third. Palacios' equaliser in the 84th for Estudiantes granted a hope of a draw and before long Estudiantes were caught out and then fell to that decisive goal with one to go, in the 89th. The side also collected 6 yellow cards in the match and also concerned about discipline. Estudiantes will have to be more clinical and composed to get a better result at home despite their technical quality and good control of the ball.

Belgrano (DDDLW)

In contrast to Belgrano, Talleres Córdoba got a hard fought 1-1 draw against the other side in a competitive derby. After conceding early in the 19th minute, they responded well and scored their level through a penalty in the 66th by Jara. Despite scoring only once, Belgrano impressed their attacking intent as they generated 1.88 expected goals and created 5 big chances. Both in and out of possession, they showed a solid performance with 13 shots and 54 percent possession. However, in the back, there were gaps, and the team ended the match with 4 yellow cards and a red which might affect them in the due course of this round. Yet the team is capable of providing some clear opportunities which make them a dangerous team.

Expert Betting Tips

Estudiantes, however, could find the advantages of playing at home more than compensated for while considering Belgrano’s recent attacking output. This is an open encounter, with both teams susceptible at the back. The Estudiantes need to score, while Belgrano will base their hopes of spoiling a perfect host party on their shrewdness up front. It should be a little of a scrap on either side, with moments of tension. Estudiantes will look to control tempo and posses, but Belgrano’s threat in transition and in wrecking defending errors can equal danger at both ends.