Sarmiento Junin vs Independiente Prediction: Can Independiente maintain their unbeatable momentum?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Sarmiento Junin will face Independiente at Stadium Eva Peron in Junin. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Newell’s Old Boys. The visitors come into this game also after a draw (1-1) against Godoy Cruz.

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The 1-1 draw in the match between Newell's Old Boys and Sarmiento Junin was a first half lacking much in terms of chances, though it ended with both goals. Morales gave Sarmiento Junin the lead, 22nd minute, by converting a Gaitán assist. But Newell's Old Boys hit back shortly after and equalised in the 30th minute with a crisp shot from Silvetti after Miljevic's pass. Newell's were on top of possession for most of the first half, having 63% compared to Sarmiento's 37%. In set pieces, though, they were far more aggressive, winning eight free kicks and three corners, whereas Sarmiento only managed three free kicks and a corner. But it was a tight first half, with both sides limiting themselves to one shot on target and one attempt on goal. In the second half the attacking lacked focus of either side with no shots at goal or attempts on goal meaning the game was slowed and truncated. Again held firm in possession, Newell continued to thump it about for 55%, but they weren't turning it into clear chances. Sarmiento was more physical (14 fouls against 8) in terms of discipline, trying to stop Newell’s attack. However, both sides were clueless in attack during the match and although Newell's had much more of the ball and looked to push forward, the draw was deserved in the end. With this result, Sarmiento Junin is in 25th place in the table with 20 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with a record of 15 goals scored and 20 goals conceded.

Independiente tied 1-1 against Godoy Cruz. The first half of Independiente vs. Godoy Cruz was a great match that saw little clear goal opportunities. Independiente had the better of the build up for the plays, making five goal attempts and three shots on target during the first half, which it finished with 62% possession. They also made good use of the support of their more advanced players to put pressure on Godoy Cruz, who despite not having the ball (38%), replied with four goal attempts, two of which were on target. Independent would only notch the score in the second half when in the 61st minute Federico Loyola found the back of the net assisted by Mancuello, putting the hosts ahead. But Godoy Cruz responded quickly and in the 87th minute they leveled with Santiago Rodríguez heading in following Moreyra's assist. It was a big moment for the visiting team, who have been desperately trying to get back into the game to avoid losing away from home. Independiente had the better of the ball overall (56 per cent to Godoy Cruz’s 44), in the number of goal attempts (11 to their opponents’ 10) and in keeping the ball and bringing forwards. However, Godoy Cruz's defence, and their goalkeeper, who saved four times, also did enough to see off the result in an efficient way. With this result, Sarmiento Junin's team is in 13th place in the table with 26 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, with a record of 16 goals scored and 13 goals conceded.

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

Independiente are not expected to lose this match, and look to maintain their momentum.