Primera División stats and tips
Racing Club v Banfield - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
The 5+ goal game may be a rare beast, but Real Racing Club's hardy supporters have now waited 25 matches to see their club serve one up. That’s too long by anyone’s count. Will the run be broken on Saturday morning, as they face P. Troglio's Banfield at Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo ? With odds of 1.06 on there being under 4.5 goals, the bookmakers clearly have their doubts.
Aldosivi v Tig - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's what's required of Aldosivi boss I. Damonte on Saturday. His players face Tigre having lost each of their last 3 Primera División matches.
San Lorenzo v U Santa Fe - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
San Lorenzo have played out some low-scoring matches in Primera División in recent weeks. There have been under 2.5 goals in each of N. Gorosito's side's last 5 outings and, with L. Madelón and his Unión Santa Fe ahead on Saturday evening, their strikers would be well advised to put in some additional work in the build-up.
Estudiantes v Gimnasia - Double Chance - home win or draw
Gimnasia La Plata simply have not been able to find a way past Estudiantes in the Primera División in recent years. The two sides have met on 7 occasions since 2023, and Estudiantes have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes could be another hard one for G. Pereyra & co.
Belgrano v Independiente Rivadavia - Both Teams To Score - yes
Fans at may be anticipating goals galore on Saturday, and they're right to, if Independiente Rivadavia's recent record is anything to go by. There have been a goal in both nets in 15 of their 21 Primera División fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Newells v Deportivo Riestra - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Deportivo Riestra have had lots of chances to test that theory this season. 18 of their side's games in Primera División have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will F. Kudelka and his Newell's Old Boys team be capable of adding some spice into this match on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?
Platense v Boca Juniors - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López plays host as Boca Juniors and Platense clash on Sunday morning, in what could well be a real crowd-pleaser. R. Arruabarrena's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any club in the league - 7 in 21 matches. An extension of that record is available at 5.00.
Sarmiento v Huracan - Double Chance - away win or draw
Sarmiento have consistently struggled against Huracán in the Primera División in recent years. The two teams have met on 6 occasions since 2021, and Huracán have gone unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at Estadio Eva Perón de Junín could be another hard one for F. Sava & co.
River Plate v Argentinos - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Bad form can be tough to shift, but that's exactly what must be done by River Plate boss E. Coudet on Sunday. His players face Argentinos Juniors having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 5 Primera División outings.
Barracas v Rosario - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Central Cor v Instituto - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Central Cordoba SdE have been Primera División's entertainers this campaign, at least in when it comes to producing goal-filled matches. No other side comes close to their record of having taken part in 1 over 5.5 goal games this campaign. Can they make that 2 when they play Instituto on Monday morning? With odds of 26.00 available, it might be worth backing.
Estudiantes Rio Cuarto v A. Tucuman - Both Teams To Score & Result - away+away
If you like backing goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming game between Atlético Tucumán and Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto could be the one for you. J. Falcioni's side have lost 7 games this term in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in Primera División.
Lanus v Independiente - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Lanús and Independiente have been involved in a number of low-scoring matches in recent years. With each of their last 9 Primera División clashes ending with under 2.5 goals, the strikers picked by M. Pellegrino and G. Quinteros Desábato may be in for a long day night.
Velez v Defensa - Double Chance - home win or draw
Defensa y Justicia simply have not been able to find a way past Vélez Sarsfield in the Primera División in recent years. The two clubs have met on 6 occasions since 2021, and Vélez Sarsfield have been unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Estadio José Amalfitani could be a tricky one for J. Vaccari & co.
Aldosivi v U Santa Fe - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Aldosivi will be hoping not to add to the 8 games they have already been losing at both halftime and fulltime this term when they play Unión Santa Fe on Friday. I. Damonte's side already lead the rest of Primera División in that category, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss L. Madelón , on the other hand, will be feeling very differently.
A. Tucuman v Instituto - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming match between Atlético Tucumán and Instituto might well be worth a look. J. Falcioni's side have lost 7 games this term in which both teams have scored. That's the most in Primera División.
Gimnasia v Gimnasia Mendoza - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
D. Franco Gatti won't be too excited about going up against Gimnasia La Plata in Primera División on Saturday. G. Pereyra's side have been ahead at HT and gone on to secure the win at fulltime in more games than any other club in the Primera División this season - 9 times in total. That record suggests it may be a tough night for Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza, and that backing Gimnasia La Plata in the HT FT market would be a smart move at odds of 3.00.
Independiente v Independiente Rivadavia - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at Estadio Libertadores de América will be fully expecting plenty goalmouth action on Saturday, and they're right to, if Independiente Rivadavia's past record is to be continued. We've seen BTTS in 15 of their 21 Primera División fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Huracan v Deportivo Riestra - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Deportivo Riestra have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this campaign. 18 of their side's encounters in Primera División have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will D. Martínez and his Huracán team be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this match on Sunday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Sarmiento v Estudiantes - Both Teams To Score - no
If the form book is to be believed, we can back at least one set of players to earn a clean sheet at Estadio Eva Perón de Junín on Sunday, as A. Medina Reobasco and F. Sava's sides clash. Estudiantes have had the highest number of fixtures where one team or more has failed to find the back of the net (i.e. BTTS no) in Primera División so far this season - 17 out of 21 played. Both gaffers will just be praying it isn't their them that flounders in front of goal.
Belgrano v Defensa - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw
It may not be a record they're especially proud of, but Defensa y Justicia currently lead all opponents in Primera División when it comes to games in which they have been level at both HT and FT this campaign, with their tally now at 7 in 20 games. They will put that somewhat unwelcome consistency on the line against Belgrano at on Sunday, in a game that could see yet another tie.
Racing Club v Boca Juniors - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo is the venue as Boca Juniors and Real Racing Club meet on Monday morning, in what could well be a proper ding-dong battle. R. Arruabarrena's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any club in the competition - 7 in 21 games. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.50.
Tig v Central Cor - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Central Cordoba SdE have been Primera División's entertainers this term, at least in terms of producing high scoring games. No other club can boast more than their record of having played in 1 over 5.5 goal games this campaign. Can they make that 2 when they play Tigre on Monday night? With odds of 23.00 on offer, it could be worth backing.
