Argentinos Juniors vs Atletico Tucuman Prediction: Tucuman Looking to Regain its Top Position in the Contest

In the upcoming fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Argentinos Juniors will take on Atletico Tucuman at the Estadio Búmeran Diego Armando Maradona in Buenos Aires. As Tucuman got displaced by Gimnasia LP, it will be desperate to regain the top spot in the table standings of the Argentine Primera Division. Going in the game, Argentinos Juniors stand 8th with 9 wins and 30 points from 19 games played. Tucuman so far now stands 2nd with 9 wins and 35 points in the ongoing Primera Division. When the last time these two competed, Juniors won 2-4 quite convincingly. 

Argentinos Juniors - Coming off a Defeat Against Defensa y Justicia (LWLLD)

Going in the game, Argentinos Juniors is coming off a defeat against Defensa y Justicia (2-1) which was quite a tester for the visitors. Before this, Juniors managed to win over Rosario Central (2-1), in which Kevin Mac Allister and Gaston Veron scored the goals in the 34th and 54th minute of play. With a decent goal-scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Juniors will look to take on Tucuman and win. With Juniors playing at home, they will be the favorites to win as they are ranked 3rd at home this season.

Key Players in Argentinos Junior’s Lineup

• Gabriel Avalos
• Gaston Veron
• Javier Cabrera

Atletico Tucuman - Has Tied Three Consecutive Games (DDDLW)

Instead of winning and securing the top position, Tucuman had to settle for three draws in its last three games. In the last game, Tucuman managed a score line of 1-1 against Talleres in which Ramiro Carrera scored the equalizer on penalty. Tucuman is likely to continue playing with a 4-4-2 formation with much pressure on Ruiz and Menendez. If Tucuman aspires to move up the table it needs to start winning comprehensively. With a goal-scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Tucuman might try to play with a defensive approach in the first half of play.

Key Players in Atletico Tucuman’s Lineup

• Ramiro Carrera
• Augusto Lotti
• Joaquin Pereyra

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the game, both sides will have balanced odds in their favor, however, the visitors will be the favorite to win. I will back Tucuman to win and score 2 or more goals in the contest.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.56
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.7
• Atletico Tucuman to Win for 3.5