Club Atletico Banfield vs Club Atletico Union Prediction: Both Sides Look Determined to Score and Draw the Fixture

In the upcoming fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 1, Club Atletico Banfield will take on Club Atletico Union at the Estadio Florencio Sola. Going in the matchup, the two sides will be back in action after a break of almost 3 months. Considering the past track records of the two and game form, bookmakers have odds for the game live. Continue reading to find out more about the matchup between Club Atletico Banfield and Club Atletico Union. 

Head to Head Statistics

Banfield and Union are among the two prominent teams of the Argentine Primera Division. In the last 17 matches played between the two, Banfield has won 6, whereas Union has recorded wins in 5 encounters. From the goal scored by the two sides in the last 17 encounters, the game total averages about 2.65 goals per match. The last time these two sides played, Banfield secured a win (2-1).

Club Atletico Banfield - Had a Pretty Rough Phase Towards the End of the Previous Season (LDLWL)

Going in the matchup, Club Atletico Banfield is coming off a defeat in Copa Argentina’s semi-final. After a gap of three months, Banfield will be back in action against Union. With just a single goal scored in the last 5 games played, Banfield certainly struggled. Narrowing down the analysis to the goal scored against Union, Banfield has scored 24 goals at an average of 1.41 goals against Union. From the last 17 games, about 53% of games ended with a total of under 2.5 goals. Hence, Banfield will look to maximize the home support and score maximum in the opener.

Expected Opening Lineup for Club Atletico Banfield

Cambeses (GK), Tanco, Mago, Maciel, Coronel, Urzi, Cabrera, Romero, Bertolo, Cruz, Enrique

Club Atletico Union - Has Won Only Once in the Last Six Games Played (LDDLW)

Going in the contest, Club Atletico Union is coming off a long break since its last appearance in Liga Professional. Union has scored 21 goals in its last 15 games against Banfield, averaging about 1.24 goals per game. Hence, Club Atletico Union is likely to score at least a goal or two, In the last season, Union had an average of 0.70 goals, whereas the conceding rate was 1.40. From the past matches we can conclude that Banfield hasn’t really been able to score greater than a goal. Hence, Union might look forward to settling for a draw against Banfield.

Expected Opening Lineup for Club Atletico Union

Aguerre (GK), Buffarini, Catalan, Perez, Diaz, Valoyes, Villagra, Garro, Franco, Pizzini, Santos

Expert Betting Tips

Though the two sides have a pretty ordinary record and game form, we expect a nail bitting finish tomorrow. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and both sides to score successfully. Hence, I am predicting a draw at (1-1).

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.53
• Final Result - Draw for 3.00
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.10