Matias Romero’s goal in the first half allowed Argentinos Juniors to claim an important 1-0 away win at Colon in the first leg of this round. That means El Bicho would advance to the quarter-finals if they avoid the defeat at home. The team suffered a single defeat in their last seven matches in all competitions, having managed three victories and three draws in that span. Argentinos have been confident at their own stadium lately, having not lost any of the last six games (four wins, two draws). They also kept five clean sheets in that time.
Colon’s three-game unbeaten run has been stopped last Thursday when they lost 1-0 at home to Argentinos Juniors. The team need to win on away turf to stay alive in the Copa Sudamericana, but they have been experiencing trouble on their latest travels: El Sabalero managed a single victory in the last 17 away matches in official competitions, along with five stalemates and 11 defeats.
I have to insist here with the very short over the line. Last week’s game was open and should have definitely had more than 1 goal, and since Colon has no choice here but to go for the win I think that there is value on this line and odds.