Argentinos Jrs vs Belgrano
Argentinos Juniors fans will have felt heartbroken after the team’s 2-1 away defeat at River Plate last Sunday, when they took the first lead and had two controversial goals disallowed. El Bicho remain on three points in as many matches in the Liga Profesional, having won one and lost two so far. Gabriel Milito’s men have been strong at home lately: they are now on three league matches unbeaten at Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, with two wins and one draw since losing to River Plate 3-0 in October.
Belgrano continue looking good as if they don’t feel the level upgrade after promotion. Last time out, the team beat CA Central Cordoba 1-0 away in an uneventful game thanks to Pablo Vegetti’s goal in the 86th minute. Therefore, Guillermo Farre’s men made it seven points from nine on offer in the Liga Profesional, just two points behind leaders Lanus. Besides, El Pirata extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches in league action, winning six and drawing one.
Belgrano has conceded just 1 goal so far in 3 games this season and I expect them to play another tight match here. Argentinos Jrs’ field is the smallest in the league and games here are usually very hard fought, and while the hosts are definitely the best team here I expect the visitors to try to hold to a draw as much as possible.