Talleres vs Independiente
After a remarkable victory at defending champions Boca Juniors, Talleres returned to their usual irregularity last Sunday, when they drew 1-1 at home against Godoy Cruz in an even game. As a result, Alexander Medina’s men managed only one victory in their last six league matches (having drawn three and lost two) to make it nine points in group B (two behind Defensa y Justicia in fourth). Furthermore, the team are winless in the last three at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, taking only two points in the process.
Independiente remained second-placed in group B on 13 points following their valuable 1-1 home draw against Boca Juniors in a thrilling game last Sunday, when goalkeeper Sebastian Sosa stopped a penalty in stoppage time. El Rojo suffered a single defeat in their last six league matches, winning four and drawing one. On away turf, they managed six points from nine on offer thanks to two victories (over Patronato and Newell’s Old Boys) and a single defeat (to Velez Sarsfield).
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If Talleres couldn’t beat Godoy Cruz at home, I don’t see how they can do it against a more solid Independiente.