Before the round – Trends on Argentina Primera Division (12-13/04)

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River Plate lead the Argentina Primera Division after 10 rounds. The race for the title is tight with San Lorenzo, Talleres, and Rosario Central all within six points of River Plate.

At the bottom of the standings are Union, Atletico Tucuman, and Arsenal Sarandi, with both teams attempting to end losing streaks this week.

Belgrano – Huracan

Belgrano and Huracan divided their last six matches in all competitions into two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their midweek fixture will be their first meeting since 2018.

Huracan are out of form going into the match versus Belgrano. The team is on a four-game losing streak in the Primera Division. Huracan failed to score in two of their last three matches.

Belgrano took eight points from their last six matches in the league. They are coming off a 3-0 win over last-place Union. Belgrano won just one of their opening four home matches in the Primera Division.

• Belgrano Córdoba have failed to score a goal in each of their last 3 home Primera Division games.
• The most recent games of CA Huracán consist of 4 consecutive defeats in Primera Division.
• In their 3 most recent home matches in Primera Division, Belgrano Córdoba have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
• CA Huracán's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 1 of their last 12 away matches (Primera Division).
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals

Racing Club - Newell's Old Boys

Racing Club are unbeaten in eight straight matches versus Newell’s Old Boys in all competitions. They are seeking a ninth straight match without defeat to Newell’s Old Boys and the chance to move closer to the top of the table.

Racing Club are sixth in the standings and seven points off first-place River Plate. The team lost 3-1 to Gimnasia last time out, ending a three-match win streak.

Newell’s Old Boys failed to score in each of the last three matches versus Racing Club in all competitions. Old Boys are ninth in the standings ahead of the midweek kick-off. Newell’s went winless in their last two Primera matches.

• Racing Club have managed to win 3 consecutive home games in Primera Division.
• Newell's Old Boys have managed to score an average of 0.80 goals scored in their away matches in Primera Division.
• In their last 11 home games in Primera Division, Racing Club have been undefeated on 10 occasions.
• Newell's Old Boys have lost just 1 of their last 6 fixtures in all competitions.
• Prediction: Draw

Estudiantes de La Plata - Atletico Tucuman

Estudiantes de La Plata went unbeaten in five of their last six matches versus Atletico Tucuman in all competitions. The last four matches between the clubs finished with both teams scoring goals.

Atletico Tucuman are second from the bottom of the table with eight points from 10 matches. They were outscored 13-6 in the opening 10 fixtures. The team is yet to win a road game, drawing three and losing twice.

Estudiantes won their last two Primera Division matches. They go into the match in midtable with 14 points from the last 18 points on offer. The defence has been guilty of conceding goals, allowing 12 in just 10 matches.

• Estudiantes La Plata haven't suffered any defeats in their 6 most recent home matches against Atlético Tucumán in Primera Division.
• Atlético Tucumán have managed to score an average of 0.60 goals scored in their matches in Primera Division.
• Estudiantes La Plata are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 encounters with Atlético Tucumán in Primera Division.
• Atlético Tucumán have managed just 1 wins in their last 14 league games.
• Prediction: Estudiantes de La Plata

Rosario Central – Independiente

Rosario Central are flying high in the Primera Division. Central are fourth with 18 points after 10 matches and are six points off River Plate. Independiente have just one win this season, posting a record of 1W-6D-3L.

Independiente went unbeaten in five of their last six matches versus Rosario Central. They had a record of 3W-2D-1L versus Rosario. However, Rosario Central are unbeaten in their last two matches versus Independiente.

The last match between these clubs played at Rosario Central’s ground finished 3-0 in favour of Rosario. Central went unbeaten in their last four matches in the Primera. Independiente failed to win any of their last five league fixtures.

• In their last 11 consecutive home matches of Primera Division, there have been no losses for Rosario Central.
• There are 6 consecutive away Primera Division matches that finished in draws at half time in Independiente's record.
• Rosario Central are unbeaten in 13 of their last 15 Primera Division games.
• Independiente have won just 1 of their last 11 matches in Primera Division.
• Prediction: Draw