Platense vs Defensa Prediction, H2H - March 3, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
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On March 3, 2025, at the 'Vicente Lopez' stadium in Buenos Aires, the 8th round match of the Argentine Apertura will take place, featuring Platense and Defensa. We do not expect a high-scoring affair in this encounter.
Preview
The teams belong to different groups but occupy similar positions in the standings. Platense holds the 7th spot in Group B with 9 points, while Defensa has 11 points and is in 8th place in Group A.
Platense has not won in three consecutive matches, with the last two ending in 1-1 draws. However, on their home turf, Platense is solid: two wins and two draws without a loss in the home season. The team practices a cautious style of play, focusing on both attack and defense, hence their matches are characterized by low scoring.
Defensa's unbeaten streak of six matches was halted by a 0-2 away loss to Belgrano in the last round. This defeat marked the team's first away setback in the current league campaign. Nonetheless, Defensa continues to show one of the best forms away from home in Group A.
Possible Lineups
- Platense: Cossani, Saborido, Vasquez, Salomon, Silva, Herrera, Picco, Mainero, Taborda, Zapiola, Lotti
- Defensa: Bologna, Cannavo, Ferreira, Aguilera, Herrera, Gutierrez, Perez, Togni, Molinas, Gonzalez, Osorio
Match Facts and H2H
- Platense has consistently scored in the last four rounds.
- However, despite the regular goals, only one match involving Platense this season has seen a 'Total over 2.5' bet win.
- In the last six head-to-head encounters, the teams have drawn three times.
- As for matches at Platense's ground, the last three games between these opponents have seen just one goal: two goalless draws and a narrow win for the hosts.
Prediction
Both teams are not known for high-scoring games, suggesting that this encounter will also be a cautious affair. Considering the trends, it might be worth taking a risk on 'Total under 1.5' with odds of 2.16.
