Platense vs Union Santa Fe Prediction: Can Platense win and achieve Union Santa Fe in the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Platense will face Union Santa Fe at Stadium Ciudad de Vicente López in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Sarmiento Junin. The visitors come into this game also after a loss (2-3) against Talleres Cordoba.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Platense was beaten 1-0 by Sarmiento Junin. Sarmiento had less possession of the ball (45% versus 55%) but were much more incisive in the first half. Platense had 5 and the team created 7. But Gho got the decisive goal in injury time, 45+1', when he slotted home after Guiacobini's assist. The shots on goal efficiency was the difference, Sarmiento had 2 accurate shots in the period and Platense just 1. Platense had the better of possession in the second half, managing 61 per cent, but couldn't finish off their dominance with clear chances. The visiting team made just 2 shots on target despite 6 attempts on goal. On the other hand, Sarmiento had opted for the more defensive stance, and played quick transitions, but made only four shots on goal, none of which hit the opposing goal. Overall though, Sarmiento was more efficient in a game that wasn’t filled with clear cut opportunities. The home team had their best chance to win it, with 13 attempts on goal to Platense's 9 and 5 shots on target to Platense's 3. Although Platense enjoyed the better of possession (58%) and did attempt to react after falling behind, they failed to create real chances and Sarmiento's solid defence ensured they failed to press forward. With this result, Platense is in 12th place in the table with 33 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with a record of 18 goals scored and 17 goals conceded.

Talleres beat Union Santa Fe 2-3 in their match. Talleres got the better of the match, with the two sides averaging the same possession and goal attempts throughout. Union went ahead in the 5th minute when Balboa scored the first goal from the penalty spot. But Talleres were not slow to reply, and in the 18th minute, Palacios fed Martinez for the equalizer. Talleres were ahead in the 30th minute, also from the penalty spot, in a period of intense pressure on the visitors. Talleres had a little more possession in the first half with 50% to 50% for Union Santa Fe overall. This however was not enough for Union, as they had more efforts on goal (19 vs 11), but with similar number of shots on target (6 vs 4 for Talleres), shots off target (6 vs 7 for Talleres). Talleres finally took the lead in the 61st minute after Tarragona's goal, from a pass by Galarza, and held firm in the second half. Santa Fe responded and Gamba, reacted to a Balboa assist, cut in half the deficit in the 67th minute for 2-3. Talleres did the job in the final minutes, taking control of the game and grabbing the three points. Union pressed on with good attempts on goal and a solid defence and Talleres had more of the possession, 63 per cent in the second half, but it was more favourable to the visitors. However, Talleres deserved the victory despite having a more balanced possession and attempts on goal, as they were the most efficient in finishing and had the most solid defensive game. But Union Santa Fe showed great determination, though they couldn’t take advantage of the opportunities they carved out. With this result, Union Santa Fe is in 6th place in the table with 36 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins and 3 losses, with a record of 26 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Platense has won 2, Union Santa Fe 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in 3 of those games, but with both teams scoring in none of the matches.

I think that Platense are favorites to win. They have a really good record at home and they are not expected to lose.