Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata vs Defensa y Justicia prediction for Sunday’s Argentine Liga Profesional fixture at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo in La Plata. This match is scheduled to start at 00:30 UK Time. Read on for our free prediction betting tips and preview.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Gimnasia to win – 2.29
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Over 2 goals – 1.57
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: First half double chance home or away win – 1.66
Gimnasia to Win
The statistics are showing a 53% chance for Gimnasia to win this match. To justify, Gimnasia won their last five games at home while Defensa are winless in their last five fixtures losing four of them.
Over 2 Goals
Four of the last five meetings between these clubs produced two or more goals. In addition, Gimnasia’s seven of their last eight Defensa’s eight of their last ten fixtures saw over two goals.
First Half Double Chance Home or Away Win
Gimnasia were winners in the first in two of their last four league games. While Defensa were ahead before the break twice in their last three games in the Liga Profesional.
Undefeated in five matches so far in the Liga Profesional, Gimnasia Y Esgrima are in the second position with 11 points. Obviously, GEBA are in an emphatic form having been undefeated in ten fixtures across all competitions.
Coach Nestor Gorosito’s team was close to reaching the quarter-finals of the Copa de la Profesional but missed out by one point and finished fifth. With 14 goals scored in the last five fixtures, Gimnasia’s attack is one of the best in the league and Gorosito will be keen to see a similar performance on Sunday.
On the contrary, Defensa y Justicia are winless in the Liga Profesional and are 23rd with four points. It hasn’t worked out well for the Hawks in front of the goal, scoring four times in five rounds. And although they average one goal conceded per game, coach Sebastian Beccacece needs to improve his team on many fronts.
In their last match, Defensa took the lead at home in the first half against Velez Sarsfield. However, Beccacece saw his team lose two points for the second time this season after going in front. Thus one of the areas to improve must be to be able to hold on to their lead.
With Gimnasia’s last match ending in their third win of the season, they extended their home wins streak to five. The odds for Gimnasia to win is 2.29 which is a very generous offer considering Gimnasia’s form. Thus we will back a home win.
The 1-1 correct score in this match has odds of 5.90 at Vbet and it is the favorite result by the bookies. Notably, two of the last five h2h meetings ended in a 1-1 result, and the stats show a 33% possibility for a draw. Thus, for our quick rich bet, we will choose the 1-1 correct score.
For Gimnasia, forwards Cristian Tarragona and Leandro Contin are both suffering from an ACL injury.
As for Defensa y Justicia, there are no reported injuries and suspensions.
Gimnasia y Esgrima: Rey, Enrique, Morales, Piris, Melluso, Chavez, Cardozo, Aleman, Sosa, Ramirez, Soldano.
Defensa y Justicia: Unsain, Tripichio, Colombo, Cardona, Soto, Gutierrez, Cuello, Fontana, Pizzini, Rodriguez, Albertengo.
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Defensa beat Gimnasia 3-2 on 26/02/2022.
Where will this match be played?
Sunday’s game will be played at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo in La Plata.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for this match.