Velez Sarsfield is running out of chances to qualify for the next Copa Libertadores, having claimed a single victory in the last six league games (along with three draws and two defeats). The team drew 0-0 at Argentinos Juniors in a poor game last Monday, which means they are currently sitting in sixth on 34 points. El Fortin managed a single point in their last three home matches, but they also are fourth in the home rankings in the Superliga, with 21 points from 33 available.
Atletico Tucuman has been displaced from the Copa Libertadores spots last weekend when losing to direct contenders River Plate 1-0 at home in a hard-fought and intense game. That defeat stopped El Decano’s three-game unbeaten streak of two victories and one draw and the team are now in fifth on 39 points. However, Atletico holds the third best away record in the Superliga, with 20 points from 33 on offer – having won the last two games over Boca Juniors and Banfield.
Two strong squads will meet each other on Saturday. Velez is usually strong as hosts but they have been getting worse lately while Atletico Tucuman is improving on the road so I’m going with the visitors getting something from this game.
BET: Atletico Tucuman +0.75 @ 1.90