Tomás Yelmini
The Argentine First Division tournament is in its most decisive moment and this is the last chance for many teams to achieve their goals. South American soccer fans are looking forward to the final matchday in which the title and the qualification for international competitions are still in dispute. Defensa y Justicia vs Atlético Tucumán game is one of the attractions to be played on Saturday, October 22 at Norberto Tito Tomaghello Stadium.
Defensa y Justicia has secured its place in the Copa Sudamericana, but still can aspire to qualify for the next Copa Libertadores Atlético Tucumán, which had a remarkable second half of the season, is fighting for a place in the Copa Sudamericana.
At JefeBet we offer you all the information on both teams, as well as odds and predictions so that you don’t miss anything of what is going to happen.
Predictions, Odds and Betting Preview for the Defensa y Justicia vs Atlético Tucuman Argentine First Division Matchday 27 Game on October 22, 2022
- Where: Norberto Tito Tomaghello Stadium – Florencio Varela, Argentina
- When: Saturday, October 22, 3.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Defensa y Justicia (+135) / Tie (+220) / Atlético Tucumán (+205)
- Asian Handicap: Defensa y Justicia (-0.25, -105), Atlético Tucumán (+0.25, -135)
- Over/Under (0.5): Over (-2000) / Under (+800)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (-115).
All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings
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Defensa y Justicia Preview
Defensa y Justicia had perhaps the worst season in recent years. The club sold several key players in the middle of the year, and because of this, head coach Sebastián Beccacece decided to leave before the end of the tournament. Since he left, El Halcón has played 8 games and has not lost any of them. Now with Julio Vaccari in charge of the team, they are hoping for some results to qualify for the 2023 Copa Libertadores.
Gastón Togni has been one of the key players for Defensa, thanks to his seven assists, while in recent matches Gabriel Alanís proved once again to be a midfielder with good goalscoring ability.
Probable lineup: Ezequiel Unsain, Nicolás Tripicchio, Nazareno Colombo, Nicolás Zalazar, Alexis Soto, Julián López; Gabriel Alanís, Christian Ortiz, Kevin Gutiérrez, Gastón Togni, Nicolás Fernández.
Atletico Tucumán Preview
Atlético Tucumán faced the second part of the 2022 season with the aim of escaping from relegation zone, after a bad first semester in terms of results. The arrival of the new coach, Lucas Pusineri, made things easier for Atlético. In this competition, the team from Tucuman surprised everyone with the best season in its history, fighting until the last minute to become champion. However, Atlético lacked consistency in the final games and that’s why the team have no chances in this last matchday.
In addition, their performance not only allowed them to stop thinking about losing the category, but also allowed them to dream big and end the year with the opportunity to secure the chance to play in the next Copa Sudamericana.
Ramiro Carrera, scorer of seven goals in the tournament, is their main threat.
Probable lineup: Carlos Lampe, Martín Garay, Bruno Bianchi, Manuel Capasso, Matías Orihuela, Renzo Tesuri, Guillermo Acosta, Ramiro Carrera, Joaquín Pereyra, Augusto Lotti, Mateo Coronel.
JefeBet Prediction
Defensa y Justicia seems to be better positioned and with more consistent in these last matches, and they are also strong playing as locals. Atlético Tucumán has been experiencing many ups and downs in the last games, due to injuries and also because of the pressure of being at the top, so it is likely to close the championship with a defeat in Florencio Varela.
Prediction: Defensa y Justicia wins 2-1.
