Independiente vs Gimnasia La Plata Prediction: Can Gimnasia surprise with a win and surpass Independiente in the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Independiente will face Gimnasia La Plata at Stadium Libertadores de América in Avellaneda. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Huracan. The visitors come into this game after a win (1-0) against Newell’s Old Boys.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

In a balanced match in which both teams had chances, but were too imprecise in the most decisive instances, Independiente were beaten by Huracan 1-0. Indie's first half, Independiente had slightly more possession, 55%, more initiative (five attempts on goal) than they did. But only one of these attempts was on target and Huracan suffered no major problems. Meanwhile, the home team, played more cautiously, only attempted one shot and tried instead to maintain the defensive structure taking the spaces away from the opponent. In the second half, Huracan pushed forward more and broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, when Mazzantti finished off a play by Echeverria. Independiente continued to look the more likely threat, but the home team upped the pressure, registering six attempts on goal, four of them on target, a more aggressive and effective posture than in the first half. Little surprised Independiente, who, with less possession than the visitors, kept searching for an equaliser with five shots, none of which were accurate. Huracan, meanwhile, showed more focus in the second half, finishing the game with 45% possession and seven attempts on goal. Independiente however, with 10 tries and 55% possession, could not break through Huracan's defensive solidity, winning by the efficient use of the ball and a solitary goal that made the difference. With this result, Independiente is in 11th place in the table with 30 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 14 goals conceded.

Gimnasia La Plata comes into this game after beating Newell's Old Boys 1-0. Gimnasia La Plata were more attacking in the first half and wanted to find the net early. Castillo made it 1-0 in the 10th minute, with Pintado assisting. Despite having less possession (41 to 59 percent for Newell's) the home side were more incisive with 5 shots on goal to the visitor's 4, of which one was on target, enough to get the first goal. Gimnasia's defensive solidity was on show as Newell's Old Boys struggled to create clear cut opportunities, with only one shot on target. The game became more physical and competitive in the second half as Newell's tried to react and to increase its intensity. But in the 71st minute two simultaneous red cards brought Gimnasia's Garayalde and Newell's Vangioni off. The match grew even more tense, but Gimnasia played with the control necessary and reduced the opponent's ventures. The home team still produced 7 more goal opportunities this period, making 12 in the game in total, and forced the opposing goalkeeper to save a few times to avoid a greater scoreline. While in possession Newell's Old Boys were more dominant, ending with 57% of the ball but unable to convert this into offensive effectiveness, mustering only 7 shots, of which 1 was on target, while Gimnasia's 6 shots on target was more efficient in the box. Gimnasia was more disciplined in defense and more productive in front of goal, enough to earn the 1-0 victory in a game with constant fouls and intense marking, Gimnasia committing 21 infractions to Newell's 11. With this result, Gimnasia La Plata is in 15th place in the table with 29 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with a record of 20 goals scored and 19 goals conceded.Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Independiente has won 1, Gimnasia La Plata has won 2, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in all of those games, and with both teams scoring in 4 of the matches.

In my opinion, I think it is a really hard match to predict. Goals are expected from both teams and Independiente is not expected to lose.