Nacional vs Argentinos Jrs
Nacional hold a tiny chance of qualifying for the Copa Libertadores’ round-of-16 after clinching their first victory in the competition last week, when beating Universidad Catolica 1-0 at home despite a Covid-19 outbreak. Alejandro Cappuccio’s men remain bottom in group F on five points, but are trailing their last opponents (who occupy second spot) by one. El Bolso need to win and wait for a draw in the other group game this week. On Sunday, defending league champions beat Progreso 3-1 away in their season 2021 debut. Overall, Nacional lost only once of their last six matches, winning three and drawing two. At home, they took ten points from the last 12 on offer.
Meanwhile, Argentinos Juniors secured the first spot in group F last Thursday, when beating Atletico Nacional 1-0 at home thanks to a goal from Emanuel Herrera in the 90th minute of the game. El Bicho took 12 points in five rounds in the Copa Libertadores and opened a six-point gap over Universidad Catolica. Gabriel Milito’s men succumbed to a single defeat in their last 12 games in all competitions, winning seven and drawing four. On away turf, Argentinos are unbeaten in the last five, drawing two and winning three straight.
Argentinos has already secured the 1st place of the group and must arrived here relaxed, while Nacional needs to win and wait for a draw in the other match, so I’m going with the hosts to get what they need.
BET: Nacional -0.75 @ 1.95