Platense vs Central Cordoba Prediction: Will Central Cordoba get their first win?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Central Cordoba will travel to Buenos Aires to face Platense at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López. The home side head here after a loss (2-4) against Talleres Cordoba, while the visitors arrive here after a home win (1-0) against Argentinos Jrs.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Platense (LLDWD)

Platense arrives in this game with a little result crisis. After a nice start with 5 points in 3 matches, they've lost their last 2 matches. They'll be looking for an improved performance in this game to snag any possible points and get their momentum back.

Platense scored in every match so far, having scored 8 goals in 5 matches, with an average of 1.6 goals scored per match.

The problem lies in their defense, having conceded goals in every match so far. In fact, in 3 of the 5 matches they have conceded 2 or more goals. They are the team with most goals conceded, with 11 goals conceded, averaging 2.2 goals per match.

Platense will hope for an improved performance on their defense to try to grab any points at home.

Central Cordoba (WLLDL)

Central Cordoba arrives into this matchup after their first win this season, against Argentinos Jrs. (1-0). After a really bad start with 3 losses and a draw, Central Cordoba left the bottom of the table. Central Cordoba now sits 24th with 4 points, just one less than Platense.

For the first time this season, Central Cordoba scored a goal, which allowed them to grasp the victory. Despite this, they are still the worst offense of the league, with just 1 goal scored in 5 matches. Although they have won, they have ranked one of the worst ball possessions so far on this match, with just 24% ball possession against Argentinos Jrs., and an average of 34%.

Their solid defense, and good goalkeeping, allowed them for the second time to keep a clean sheet. In fact, they have conceded just 5 goals, averaging 1 goal conceded per match.

Central Cordoba will hope for another solid defensive performance to look for the win or a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Platense has won 2, with 2 draws and 1 victory for Central Cordoba. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 matches, with an average of 1.6 goals per match.

Critically analyzing the momentum of both teams, I'm predicting a close game, yet with a slight advantage on Platense to win. Also, goals are to be expected in this game.