Atletico Tucuman vs Independiente
Atletico Tucuman showed another terrible performance last Saturday and succumbed to an unexpected 1-0 away defeat at Colon, who were occupying the relegation spot in the aggregate table before the game. That result means El Decano claimed a single victory across their last five Copa Liga Profesional matches, drawing two and losing two. Therefore, they remain on 14 points, out of the playoff spots in group A and also out of the Copa Sudamericana zone in the aggregate table. On a positive note, Atletico are on ten matches unbeaten at Estadio Jose Fierro, with eight victories and two draws in that spell.
Independiente showed another worrying performance and had to settle for an unexpected scoreless home draw against Sarandi Arsenal, who have already got relegated. However, El Rojo remain second-placed in the Copa Liga Profesional group A on 19 points, trailing leaders River Plate by four after losing only one of their last ten matches in this competition (five victories and four stalemates). On the other hand, the side are yet to secure their top-flight status for next season, sitting five points above the drop spot in the aggregate table with three rounds to go. Independiente managed eight points from 15 on offer on away turf so far as a product of two wins, two draws and one loss.
Atletico are too strong at home with 8 wins and 2 draws in the last 10, and they must win here to have a shot at getting into the playoffs and the Copa Sudamericana zone. Independiente seems relaxed since they almost secured their place in the 1st division for next season, they couldn’t score a goal in 3 of their last 4 games and will be in trouble against this intense Atletico.