Henry Roldán
Gimnasia vs Argentinos Juniors game corresponding to Argentine First Division Matchday 26 will be very important despite the fact that both teams can no longer fight for the title.
Ranked fourth and fifth in the annual table, respectively, both clubs have practically assured their participation in the Copa Sudamericana. In addition, if Boca Juniors, Racing or River Plate are crowned champions of the Professional League, the fourth place finisher would qualify for the preliminary phase 2 of the next Copa Libertadores.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of this vital match between two old acquaintances of Argentinean soccer that will have more than just three points in dispute next Monday.
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Predictions, Odds and Betting preview for the Gimnasia vs Argentinos Juniors Argentine First Division Matchday 26 Game on October 17, 2022
- Where: Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium – La Plata, Argentina
- When: Monday, October 17, 2022, 8:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Gimnasia (+145) / Tie (+200) / Argentinos Jr. (+195)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Gimnasia (AH -0.5, +240) / Argentinos Jr. (AH +0.5, -185)
- Over/Under (2.5) by BetMGM: Over (+130), Under (-189)
- BetMGM Both teams score: Yes (-100) / No (-141)
Gimnasia Preview
Gimnasia de La Plata is very close to qualifying for a continental tournament next season. The team from La Plata is in fourth place in the annual table with 64 points and one game less than Argentinos Juniors, its current rival (63 points).
Therefore, a victory at home on Monday would practically secure a place for the next Copa Sudamericana. In addition, if Boca or Racing, first and second in the current championship, win the tournament, Gimnasia will qualify for the Copa Libertadores.
However, it’s not all good news for Gimnasia since they have struggled to score at home lately. In their last five games they have won two, drawn one and lost two, losing their last two games by a score of 0-1.
Gimnasia’s possible lineup (4-3-3): Rodrigo Rey; Guillermo Enrique, Leonardo Morales, Guillermo Fratta, Nicolás Colazo; Benjamín Domínguez, Agustín Cardozo, Brahian Alemán; Eric Ramírez, Franco Soldano, Ramón Sosa.
Argentinos Juniors Preview
Argentinos has a great opportunity to continue fighting for the tickets to the next Copa Libertadores, so it must win against Gimnasia, its most direct rival.
With one more game and a point less than their rivals, El Bicho de la Paternal needs to win all three points in their visit to La Plata. A defeat in this game would leave them without chances, as Gimnasia’s advantage would extend to four points, with only one game to be played.
After a negative five-game streak in which they registered only two draws and three losses, Argentinos Jr. has now gone three games without losing, with two wins and a draw .
Possible lineup of Argentinos Jr. (3-4-2-1): Federico Lanzillotta; Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Torren, Lucas Villalba; Javier Cabrera, Franco Moyano, Federico Redondo, Luciano Sánchez; Gastón Verón, José Herrera; Gabriel Avalos.
JefeBet Prediction
Although Gimnasia has the best chances due to its position in the table and its local condition, the team from La Plata does not have good memories of its last clashes against Argentinos Jr. In the eight previous meetings between both teams, the visitors have dominated the series with five wins, one draw and only two defeats.
Prediction: Draw (GIM 1 – ARG 1).
