Club Atletico Tucuman vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction: Velez Struggling in Away Outings

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 4, Club Atletico Tucuman will be up against Velez Sarsfield at the Estadio Monumental Presidente Jose Fierro in San Miguel de Tucuman. Going in the matchup, Tucuman stands 25th with just a draw from three matches and 1 point in the Division so far. On the other hand, Velez Sarsfield has accumulated 4 points from a win and a draw. The contest is likely to be a competitive one, as the last time these two teams played against each other, Tucuman won (0-1). 

Going in the matchup, Tucuman is coming off a draw against CA Platense (1-1), in which Marcelo Estigarribia scored the equalizer in the 63rd minute of play. Progressing with a 4-4-2 formation,Tucuman are still in the hunt for their first win of the season. Estigarribia and Coronel are likely to lead the attack, as Lucas Pusineri is unwilling to change the attack or the formation for the upcoming home game. When playing at home in the last 10 home matches, Tucuman’s goal scoring average is 1.50 goals per game, whereas the conceding average is just 0.70. Tucuman will be well prepared for the upcoming contest, as they are hungry for a win in the Primera Division. Ramiro Ruiz will be in the spotlight for producing top-notch assists.

Going in the matchup, Velez Sarsfield is coming off a draw against Independiente (0-0) and a win previously against Newell’s Old Boys (1-0). Going in the matchup, Velez Sarsfield is certainly struggling in away fixtures, as they have lost 7 of the last 10 away matches. Moreover, Velez has clearly failed to score in 5 of its last 10 away matches. Hence, Velez is likely to struggle against Tucuman, which is hungry for a win. With a goal scoring average of 0.70 goals per game in the last 10 home matches, Velez is likely to stay goalless against Tucuman. Compared to the scoring average, Velez’s conceding average is 1.60 goals per game, which is quite high. Hence, Velez is likely to concede a goal or two against Tucuman.

Going in the matchup, Tucuman certainly stands as favorite. In terms of head-to-head stats and overall goal scoring and conceding rate, Tucuman is likely to come solid and register its first win. In the last three matches played between the two, Tucuman has dominated Velez, winning two matches with clean sheets (0-1) and (2-0). Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to produce a total of under 2.5 goals and only Tucuman to score.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.53
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.725
• Atletico Tucuman to Win for 2.50