Gimnasia vs Banfield
Gimnasia LP continue going through an irregular season. Last Sunday, the team succumbed to an unexpected 3-2 away defeat to Atletico Tucuman, who hadn’t claimed any victories beforehand. Having won just two of their last eight Copa Liga Profesional matches (along with one draw and five losses), El Lobo remain on 16 points group A, officially out of the fight for a ticket to the playoffs. On a positive note, Gimnasia are on two consecutive successes at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo, beating Barracas Central and Deportivo Riestra.
Banfield continue to perform an irregular campaign in the Copa Liga Profesional. In round 13, the team showed a worrying performance and succumbed to a deserved 1-0 home defeat to Independiente. That result means El Taladro claimed a single victory across their last four matches in this competition, along with one stalemate and two defeats. That streak keeps them on 14 points in group A, far away from the playoff spots but still safe from potential relegation threats. On a positive note, Banfield are on four away matches unbeaten, with two victories and two draws in that spell.
Gimnasia has been one of the most overish teams in the league with 17 goals scored but 21 conceded in the previous 13 rounds, especially at home where all their games this year, except for the scoreless draw in the derby vs Estudiantes, had at least 2 goals. Banfield has a similar record, with 2+ goals in their last 5 away games and they just come from scoring 6 midweek in Copa Argentina, so with nothing to play for for both teams, I expect an open game.