Atletico Tucuman vs Argentinos Jrs
Atletico Tucuman earned a valuable point on their visit to Defensa y Justicia last Sunday, drawing 1-1 away in coach Lucas Pusineri’s debut. The team showed improvements in the context of their crisis, but they also extended their winless streak to six league games, having drawn two and lost four since beating Patronato at home in round four. As a result, El Decano accumulate only six points and are only three points above the relegation zone in the respective table. Atletico are on three consecutive defeats at their own stadium (to Racing Club, CA Central Cordoba and Gimnasia LP).
Meanwhile, Argentinos Juniors returned to winning ways last Sunday, when beating Talleres 2-1 at home in an intense match. As a result, El Bicho made it three victories across the last four league games (alongside a single defeat) to accumulate 17 points in the Copa Liga Profesional group A, trailing fourth-placed Defensa y Justicia by one point. Gabriel Milito’s men have been irregular on away turf this term, registering two victories, one draw and two defeats so far.
Atletico is arguably the worst team in the league right now but the coach change should improve them and with nothing to play for they will have to take risks, so I expect to see an open game considering Argentinos can’t afford to lose this and needs the 3 points.