Tomás Yelmini
Argentina’s soccer has as its main competition, the First Division, which started the 2023 season last week. This weekend the action continues, and in Avellaneda, Independiente vs Platense will face each other as part of matchday 2.
This is a match with a lot of history, and current events show that the local team is coming from a three-point win in Córdoba against Talleres. Meanwhile, the Calamar drew at home against Newell’s.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how these teams arrive at the clash of matchday 2 of the Argentine First Division, as well as the predictions, odds and probable lineups of Independiente vs Platense.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Independiente vs Platense Argentine First Division Matchday 2 Game on February 5, 2023
- Where: Libertadores de América Stadium – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 3 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Independiente (+105) / Tie (+210) / Platense (+320)
- Asian Handicap: Independiente (-0.5, -115) / Platense (+0.5, -130)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+165) / Under (-245)
- Both teams score: Yes (+125) / No (-175)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Independiente Preview
The Rojo de Avellaneda won in its debut in the Professional League, no less than in Córdoba, against the always tough Talleres team. The only goal of the match was scored by Angelo Martino, in his own goal, after he tried to deflect Ayrton Costa’s cross from the left flank.
Despite the victory, Independiente’s coach, Leandro Stillitano, will change his formation from 4-4-2 in Córdoba to 4-2-3-1 for Buenos Aires. These changes are related to the fact that Iván Marcone will not be able to play due to the red card he earned against Talleres. Also, Luciano Gómez will not be playing on Sunday, because he dislocated his shoulder in that match.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Rodrigo Rey; Patricio Ostachuk, Sergio Barreto, Edgar Ellizalde, Ayrton Costa; Mateo Baltasar Barcia, Agustín Mulet; Tomás Pozzo, Juan Cazares, Rodrigo Márquez; Matías Giménez.
Platense Preview
Platense’s debut match in the Professional League was electrifying, as it drew 2-2 against Newell’s, at home. The goals for El Marrón were scored by Nicolás Morgantini and Franco Baldassarra.
Martín Palermo’s team showed moments of good soccer; however, the team paid dearly for distractions and, for that reason, it was unable to take the three points.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Ignacio Arce; Nicolás Morgantini, Juan Pablo Pignani, Gastón Suso and Juan Infante; Jerónimo Cacciabue, Nicolás Castro; Franco Baldassarra, Vicente Taborda and Maximiliano Zalazar; and Mauro Quiroga.
JefeBet Prediction
The history between Independiente vs Platense indicates that they have played 108 times, of which the Rojo has won 54 and the Calamar has won 25 times. It will be a very entertaining match, where both teams will go on the attack, and we will surely see many scoring chances. At JefeBet, we believe this Independiente vs Platense match will end in a draw.
Prediction: A 2-2 draw.
