Estudiantes vs Banfield Prediction: Can Estudiantes maintain their great momentum?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Estudiantes will face Banfield at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Defensa y Justicia. The visitors come from a loss (1-2) against San Lorenzo.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Estudiantes' team comes to this game after a draw against Defensa y Justicia (1-1). The match even started well for Estudiantes, with the opposing team being reduced to 10 players at 23', however, against the flow of play, Estudiantes' team would suffer 1-0 at 37'. Fortunately, the team managed to draw in the last move of the 1st half, at 45+2'. The 2nd half was completely dominated by the Estudiantes team, with an impressive record of 77% of ball possession and 12 attempts on goal. However, due to the excellent organization of the opposing team, an excellent performance by their goalkeeper, and some lack of effectiveness by the Estudiantes team, the result would remain unchanged. Even so, the Estudiantes team is going through an excellent moment, being the team recently in better shape. In the last 5 league games the team has 4 wins and 1 draw. In that same period, he has an impressive record of 7 goals scored and only 2 conceded.

Banfield's team comes to this game after a defeat against San Lorenzo (1-2). The team started very badly, suffering after 12', but managed to equalize shortly after, at 29'. The Banfield team showed excellent defensive organization against a very strong opponent like San Lorenzo, however, they would suffer the defeating goal in the final moments of added time, at 90+4'. Despite a disappointing defeat, the team beat very well against 2nd place in the championship. The Banfield team has faced some difficulties in recent games. In the last 5 games, the team has 1 victory, 2 draws, and 2 defeats. However, the team comes from 2 consecutive defeats and 2 consecutive draws. The team will try to maintain the same exhibition level against Estudiantes to add points.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Estudiantes has won 1, Banfield has won 1, and there’s 3 draws. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 matches, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of those games.

Estudiantes is a clear favorite to win due to their recent form, yet a hard match is expected for them. Not many goals are expected.