David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Argentinos Juniors
Banfield
One of the fixtures in Round 22 of the Argentine Championship will take place on Tuesday at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, where Argentinos Juniors will host Banfield. A bet on the total goals in this match offers solid potential for success.
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Match Preview
The "Red Bugs" have struggled to deliver consistent results, currently holding the 23rd position after 21 rounds. Their recent 1-2 away loss to Defensa y Justicia underscored their ongoing form issues. Argentinos Juniors have managed only one win in their last five matches, with three losses in that stretch, leaving them with 23 points and keeping them entrenched in the lower part of the standings.
Despite these challenges, the team has shown resilience, particularly in attack, scoring seven goals in their last four outings. However, defense remains a weak point, with Argentinos Juniors conceding an average of 1.05 goals per game, while their goal-scoring rate stands at a modest 0.81.
The "Green and Whites" sit just one place below in 24th after 21 games, struggling with consistency as well. In their recent home match against Belgrano, they couldn't secure a victory, ending in a 1-1 draw. With 22 points, Banfield is aiming to escape the relegation zone. Over the last nine games, Banfield has shown decent offensive form, frequently finding the back of the net, though their defense has faltered, conceding in each of their last six matches. The team averages 0.95 goals scored and 1.05 goals conceded per game.
Probable Lineups
- Argentinos Juniors: Rodriguez, Mesa, Galvan, Palacio, Vega, Gomez, Gamarra, Oroz, Herrera, Romero, Viveros
- Banfield: Sanguinetti, de Ritis, Hernandez, Maldonado, di Luciano, Morales, Canete, Obando, Rodriguez, Galvan, Sepulveda
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Argentinos Juniors have defeated Banfield in their last two encounters.
- Overall, the "Red Bugs" have won three of their last five games, losing just once away.
- Argentinos Juniors haven't lost at home to Banfield since 2005, winning six of their subsequent 11 meetings.
Prediction
Historically, Argentinos Juniors have fared well at home against this opponent, and bookmakers are favoring a home win with odds around 1.90. Recent matchups between these two teams have consistently produced at least two goals. For this match, we recommend a bet on "Total Over 2.0" with odds of 1.87.
