Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Argentine Primera División match.
After the international break, Argentina's top division is back in action. The opening match of the upcoming round features Deportivo Riestra and Atlético Tucumán, where the odds indicate a trend towards a low-scoring game.
Deportivo Riestra
Following their setback against Independiente Rivadavia (1:3), Deportivo Riestra remain mid-table with 24 points from 17 games. They have scored 19 goals so far—only three clubs in the top 12 have fewer goals. In their last match, Riestra had a key defender, Alan Barrionuevo, sent off. Without him, they are likely to play an even tighter defensive game, especially since most of their points (22) have come from home matches.
Atlético Tucumán
Atlético Tucumán are two points and five places ahead of their upcoming rivals, showcasing how tightly packed the upper half of the table is. In their 17 games this season, they have seen only four matches go over 2.5 goals. Hosting Tigre (1:2), Tucuman were unfortunate with the opponent's efficient finishing, despite conceding very few chances (only 4 shots on target in 90 minutes).
Deportivo Riestra vs Atlético Tucumán Prediction
In February, the teams met for the first time in the context of the League Cup, where Deportivo Riestra secured a narrow victory over Atlético Tucumán (1:0). Friday's game is likely to be another affair with few goals, making a bet on the total under a safe choice.
