Banfield vs Lanus Prediction: Will Lanus be able to maintain their unbeatable momentum?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Banfield will face Lanus at Stadium Florencio Sola in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Dep. Riestra. The visitors come into this game also after a draw (0-0) against Defensa y Justicia.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The match between Deportivo Riestra and Banfield ended with a 1-1 draw. The first half belonged to Banfield as they took the lead in the 29th minute courtesy of a Rodríguez goal assisted by Bisanz. But Deportivo Riestra had something to say, and before long, Benegas equalised with a sweet strike in the 39th minute. Banfield were slightly the better of having the ball (59%), but Deportivo Riestra were more effective, with six shots to their opponents’ two, but only one of them on target. In the second half, Banfield had more of a hold on proceedings, dominating with 65 per cent possession, but couldn’t turn that possession into quality chances. Only one of Deportivo Riestra's 10 shots was on target, but they created more dangerous situations. The visiting team, though, could not put any of its four attempts on target in the second half. Although lacking accuracy, Deportivo Riestra were more persistent than Banfield and overall finished with more possession (62%) and fewer shots (6 versus 16) than their opponents. The draw is a fair fight, with Deportivo Riestra the more aggressive team offensively, but Banfield’s defensive organization made sure of seeing the result out. With this result, Banfield is in 27th place in the table with 23 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 draws and 3 losses, with a record of 21 goals scored and 30 goals conceded.

Lanús and Defensa y Justicia played a goalless draw and a balanced but unoffensive match. Lanús had 51 percent of the possession in the first half, against Defensa y Justicia’s 49 percent, but neither team created any real goal scoring chances. A very tight game with six fouls by Lanús and seven by Defensa was the highlight, speaking of the physicality on the pitch. But the first half had failed to produce a single shot on target from either team, and the scoreboard remained barren at half time. The second half was livelier, but just as uninspiring on the offensive front. Both teams created 24 goal attempts over the 90 minutes, with Lanús trying six of these off target and Defensa y Justicia managing 14, but only hitting the keeper twice. In terms of shots on target, Lanús stood out, with 13 shots off target, against the away team's 10. In the match overall, it was a fierce battle in midfield. Attacking ineptitude and lack of creativity in key moments was evident in the goalscoring ineptitude and there was little for either side to build on in the competition. With this result, Lanus is in 20th place in the table with 39 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 3 wins, and 2 draws, with a record of 22 goals scored and 28 goals conceded.

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

Lanus are favorites for this match, as Banfield are coming from 5 games without a win. Lanus are not expected to lose.