Platense vs Godoy Cruz Prediction: Can Platense return to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Platense will face Godoy Cruz at Stadium Ciudad de Vicente López in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (0-0) against Lanus. The visitors come into this game after a loss (0-1) against Talleres Cordoba.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Platense (DDDWW)

Lanús and Platense drew 0-0 in their match. Lanús dominated possession and the territory in the first half with 65 percent of the ball. But the team was unable to generate real danger situations, despite having one shot on target. However, Platense were able to create six goal scoring opportunities, most which missed the mark. Both sides struggled to finish the chances they had in the first half, but it was even in terms of attempts, with the score remaining at zero at half time. Lanús raised their attacking intensity in the second half, with possession bouncing 76 and a total of 10 goal scoring opportunities created. However, the home team had struggled to get on the scoresheet, four shots against the Platense goalkeeper saving their side. The away team, just as the home team, continued to keep their defensive tactics on, only with 24% possession and four scoring opportunities, only one shot on the goal. On the whole, Lanús had more of the ball (70% against 30%) and more of the attempts on goal (11 against 10). But neither team was able to finish and the teams ended up drawing 0-0. Platense had two saved attempts, while Lanús had five on target. So, both teams went away from the game with one point each and in a match where attacking effectiveness has not been a factor. With this result, Platense is in 13th place in the table with 30 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, and 3 draws, with a record of 17 goals scored and 16 goals conceded.

Racing Club (WWWWL)

Godoy Cruz loss 0-1 against Talleres Cordoba. Talleres Cordoba enjoyed the better of the time in the first half, with 63% possession and eight shots, of which four were on target, but produced few clear chances. Godoy Cruz could not respond, even 8 shots, from which 3 were on target, were hard to beat the opposition's defense. The two sides were locked 0-0 at the break in a fiercely contested first half. Talleres Cordoba dominated possession (45%) and pressed offensively in the second half as well, but it was Galarza's goal in the 57th minute that put Talleres ahead. In the second half, visiting team had 7 shots, 5 of them were on target to which the opposing goalkeeper was making saves. In turn, Godoy Cruz had 3 attempts of goal but failed to seriously threaten the score. Talleres Cordoba finished the game with 55 percent possession and 16 total shots, the latter of which were particularly impressive given they were able to control the game. With 45% possession and 11 shots, Godoy Cruz laborously attempted to equalize in the match, but couldn't find the precision they needed to finish chances. Talleres Cordoba's slight came through on this 0-1 victory as they created more chances and dominated the pace of play. With this result, Godoy Cruz is in 16th place in the table with 28 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 23 goals scored and 24 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Paltense has won 1, Godoy Cruz has won 3 and they drew another. Goals were scored in all of those games, and with both teams scoring in 4 of the matches.

Platense is expected to maintain their momentum and at least get a draw. Not many goals are expected.