Ind. Rivadavia vs Argentinos Jrs Prediction: Will Rivadavia be able to achieve their 3rd straight win?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Ind. Rivadavia will face Argentinos Jrs at Stadium Juan Bautista Gargantini in Mendoza. The home side head here after a win (0-2) against Belgrano. The visitors come into this game after a loss (0-1) against Barracas Central.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Independiente Rivadavia got a really good 2-0 win against Belgrano. Belgrano dominated possession (54%) and chances in the first half (8 vs 2 shots) but the games were fairly even. But it was Independiente Rivadavia who got on the scoresheet in the 26th minute, with Villalba capitalising on an Abecasis assist. Both sides converted their attempts on goal with the away team scoring on one of their two and Belgrano failing to convert their chances. Belgrano continued to have more possession (64%) in the second half, more attacking pressure overall, 9 shots, of which 5 were on target. But the defensive organization, and the Independiente Rivadavia goalkeeper's interventions, kept the away team in front. Villalba scored again in the 67th minute to pull the score to 2-0. Despite their numerical superiority in shots and control of the game, Belgrano were leaky at the other end and could not change the result. Belgrano ended overall with 59 percent possession and 17 shots, but were inefficient offensively. Independiente Rivadavia were more direct and effective on the other hand with 9 attempts and 5 shots on target. The visiting side's defensive solidity is struck by the fact that they could contain the pressure of the opposition and not concede a goal either, with a goalkeeper making 7 saves. With this result, Independiente Rivadavia is in 16th place in the table with 31 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with a record of 19 goals scored and 24 goals conceded.

Argentinos Jrs comes into this game after a disappointing 1-0 loss against Barracas Central. Argentinos Jrs dominated the first half, with 62 per cent possession and 11 shots, five on target. But Barracas Central made most of their chance. Duarte, an assist by Tapia, scored the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute, when the visiting attack was proving to be effective in a first half dominated by the home side. Argentinos Jrs pressed in the second half and created 10 goal openings, but none were converted into goals. Coronel's expulsion in the 64th minute made the home team's task even harder, as Barracas Central retreated and tried to solidify their defence. The home team struggled to break through the opponent's defensive block, even with 56 per cent possession in the second half. Barracas Central, meanwhile, got on with the result, concerned with defensive solidity. Argentinos Jrs had 59% possession and 21 attempts on goal, but shot poorly and Barracas Central, who made five saves from the goalkeeper and blocked four shots, saw the visitors win. While having less possession (41%) and shots (9) Barracas Central was effective in its only clear opportunity, with a pragmatic and efficient game. With this result, Argentinos Jrs is in 24th place in the table with 26 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 18 goals scored and 24 goals conceded.

In the last 3 games between these 2 teams, Argentinos Jrs has won 2, and Ind. Rivadavia has won 2. Goals were scored in all of those games, and with both teams scoring in all of the matches.

It’s hard to predict a winner, but I think that Rivadavia is the favorite to win.