Tigre vs Barracas Central predictions for Monday night Argentina Primeira Division affair. Barracas are looking to secure another positive result. Read on for all our free predictions and tips.
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Tigre vs Barracas Central Predictions
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Tigre and Barracas Central Locked in a Battle of Will and Skill: A Crucial Clash in the Argentine Primera Division
Key Stats
– Mateo Retegui, Tigre’s key forward, has netted a remarkable 12 times in all competitions this season.
– Barracas Central has maintained an unbeaten run of five games in the league, demonstrating their resilience and determination.
As the Argentine Primera Division battle intensifies, the focus of football enthusiasts worldwide will be on Tigre and Barracas Central’s upcoming clash. The match is especially significant as it could shape the course of both teams’ campaigns in the league.
Tigre’s Mixed Season
Tigre, under the stewardship of Juan Sara, have had an inconsistent run so far this season. They’ve managed to accumulate 28 points from 24 outings, a haul that has placed them in 19th position in the league. Their performance has been marked by seven victories, seven stalemates, and ten disappointments. Interestingly, their recent Copa Sudamericana foray ended in a 2-1 defeat to Libertad, leaving them with a challenging task to advance to the next round.
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Despite the setback, Tigre bounced back in their last league outing, bagging a 1-0 victory against Instituto, thus breaking a series of three consecutive defeats. The team’s current focus is firmly on the domestic competition, with an aim to string together successive victories and level up with Barracas in the league table.
Barracas Central’s Resilient Form
In contrast, Barracas Central have showcased an admirable resilience this season. Commanded by Rodolfo de Paoli, Barracas enter this fixture with an unbeaten run of five games in the league. Their recent triumph over the division leaders, River Plate, speaks volumes about their spirit and growing confidence. Their league journey so far has yielded seven wins, ten draws, and seven defeats, placing them at the 15th position with 31 points in their kitty. Notably, the upcoming match precedes a crucial Copa Argentina encounter with Boca Juniors, adding to the importance of maintaining their momentum.
The Battle Ahead
In terms of head-to-head, both teams have demonstrated comparable quality. The statistics reveal that the teams are evenly matched, with both presenting robust performances in their recent outings. Notably, Barracas have displayed a tenacious away form, losing only once since April’s commencement.
Key Players and Lineups
For Tigre, all eyes will be on Mateo Retegui, the leading scorer with 12 goals this season, and Abel Luciatti, who has netted four times from central defence. However, the team will miss the services of Sebastian Prediger, Victor Cabrera, and Alexis Castro due to injuries.
Barracas will rely heavily on Bruno Sepulveda, who has scored five times this season. They, too, will be without Lucas Lopez, Fernando Prado, and Ricardo Centurion, all sidelined due to injuries.
Predictions
1. Match Outcome Prediction – Draw (Under 2.5 Goals)
The first prediction focuses on the match outcome and the total goals scored. Analysing the performance of both teams, a ‘draw’ prediction emerges as the most plausible outcome, coupled with an ‘under 2.5 goals’ bet. Let’s unpack this.
Barracas Central comes into this encounter having not been defeated in their previous five league matches. However, they have managed only seven victories in 24 games this season, demonstrating a propensity for stalemates. Moreover, they have been successful in their travels, losing just one game on the road since the start of April, indicating their resilient nature in unfamiliar territory.
Tigre, on the other hand, although placed lower on the league table, have shown recent signs of resurgence with their victory over Instituto. Furthermore, they have a robust home advantage to leverage, a factor that could potentially offset Barracas’ away prowess. However, considering their inconsistent form and their imminent Copa Sudamericana fixture, a complete focus on the league match could be a challenge.
Furthermore, looking at both sides’ scoring statistics, a low-scoring match is more probable. Tigre has averaged 0.9 goals per game, while Barracas scored at a rate of 1 goal per match. When combined with Tigre’s defensive record, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per game, and Barracas conceding 1.17, an ‘under 2.5 goals’ prediction seems justified.
2. Correct Score Prediction – 1-1
The correct score prediction logically follows from the first prediction. Given the resilient defensive performances of both teams, a 1-1 draw appears most likely. Barracas, with their formidable away record and Tigre’s robust home performances, indicates a closely fought contest. Additionally, considering the recent scoring form of both sides, a high-scoring game seems unlikely. As such, a 1-1 correct score prediction stands as a strong and statistically supported prediction.
3. Goalscorer Prediction – Mateo Retegui
For the third prediction, the focus is on the player most likely to find the back of the net. The standout choice here is Tigre’s Mateo Retegui, who has already netted 12 times this season across all competitions. Retegui’s goal-scoring prowess is evident and his role in the final third of the field puts him in an ideal position to increase his tally. Even though Barracas have had a good run defensively, Retegui’s form and potential chances created could see him breach their defence. Therefore, predicting Retegui to score at least once in this match is a well-justified prediction.
However, an opportunity also lies in predicting the first goal scorer. Here, Retegui’s chances appear favourable again, given his leading role in Tigre’s attack and his proven goal-scoring abilities. Therefore, a bold prediction would be for Mateo Retegui to score the first goal of the match. This prediction is optional but could offer interesting betting prospects considering Retegui’s scoring form.
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