Defensa y Justicia vs River
Defensa y Justicia wasted the chance of becoming the only group A leaders last time out, when they drew 1-1 against Sarandi Arsenal at home despite taking the first lead. However, the team accumulated 14 points and are still occupying one of the playoff spots after six league matches unbeaten (four victories and two draws). Furthermore, El Halcon extended their undefeated streak at Estadio Norberto Tomaghello to 14 domestic games (nine victories and five stalemates). On Wednesday 30, Defensa won 4-1 over second-tier side Sacachispas in the Copa Argentina first round.
River Plate’s five-match unbeaten streak of four victories and one draw in league action came to an end in the worst possible way: the team suffered a 1-0 home defeat to arch-rivals Boca Juniors in the Superclasico. As a result, El Millonario dropped down to the fourth place in the group A table, accumulating 13 points in seven matches.
Even if River is the best team in the league, they just come from losing the Superclasico against Boca and Defensa is a team that must be respected so I’m taking the hosts on this very big odds.