Banfield vs Sarmiento Junin Prediction: Banfield needs to win or they can still end last place

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Banfield will face Sarmiento Junin at Stadium Florencio Sola in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (4-0) against Godoy Cruz. The visitors come into this game after a draw (1-1) against Defensa y Justicia.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Banfield (LLDLL)

Banfield comes after a heavy 4-0 loss against Godoy Cruz. The home side were ahead after just 3 minutes thanks to a precise strike by Sebastián Rodríguez. Godoy Cruz were more effective when it mattered, even though Banfield had the better of possession (55%). Godoy Cruz kept up their scorching pace in the second half when Juan Pérez capped off a magnificent team move to put them 2-0 up in the 48th minute. Joaquín Cejas added another in the 66th minute and Marcelo Mendoza found the net in the 78th for the third. Banfield failed to find real chances from their possession, only managing 2 shots on target to their opponents' 7. On the whole the home side were solid at the back and quick to attack, scoring 13 shots on goal and doing well with their attacking efficiency to take the 3 point win. Then at the decisive moment Banfield lacked the finishing or defensive organization. With this result, Banfield is in 27th place in the table with 23 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 draw and 4 losses, with a record of 21 goals scored and 35 goals conceded.

Sarmiento Junin (DLWLL)

Sarmiento Junín and Defensa y Justicia drew 1-1 in a balanced game, both teams used the opportunities they had in the first half but in the second half they couldn't keep it and finished on 1-1. Sarmiento Junín took an early lead in the 26th minute with a Morales goal, set up by Gho, only to be levelled 32nd minute by Schamine, from Ramos' pass, in the first half. The first half remained a battle of possession that was quite even (46% to Sarmiento, 54% to Defensa y Justicia), but in attack Defensa y Justicia came out slightly on top as they recorded 10 shots to Sarmiento’s eight, with three on target for Defensa and only one for Sarmiento. Defensa y Justicia had 73 per cent possession in the second half as they dominated possession, and were on the front foot with five attempts on goal to Sarmiento's seven. But neither side was able to make the most of the chances they had. Defensa made the changes it wanted to make, hoping to improve the midfield and attack, but Sarmiento kept a firm defensive shape and prevented the comeback. Overall, the match was a perfect metaphor and it is a perfect draw. Sarmiento was more efficient defensively and the quick transitions of the Argentine outfit came to their aid, as Defensa y Justicia had the greater offensive volume with 15 shots and four on target. Sarmiento's ability to keep Defensa at bay where it matters most in the build up was key to securing the point at home, as their 58% final possession confirmed their dominance in possession. With this result, Sarmiento Junin is in 25th place in the table with 25 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 17 goals scored and 27 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

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

It’s a really hard match to predict. Still, I think that not many goals are to be expected.