Central Cordoba - Independiente predictions and free betting tips [17/07/2023]

On 17th July, Estadio Alfredo Terrera in Santiago del Estero will be the battlefield for Central Cordoba and Independiente Avellaneda. The referee for this encounter will be Nicolas Lamolina from Argentina. I'm betting on a total of under 2.5 goals.

Central Cordoba

Central Cordoba continues to struggle in the current season of the Argentina Professional League. In their last match, they faced a strong adversary, Rosario Central, and lost with a score of 0:2. The only goals in the match were scored by Oviedo in the 9th minute and Malcorra in the 62nd minute in favour of Rosario Central.

Regarding Central Cordoba's current position in the league table, they sit in 18th place. In the 2023 season, they have played 24 matches, of which they have won 7, lost 9 and drawn 8. Their total goal balance stands at 19 goals scored and 24 conceded. They currently have 29 points. Their recent form shows: win, draw, loss, draw, draw. Rosario Central occupies a higher position in the league table - 6th place. They have played 25 matches, won 10 times, lost 5 times and accumulated 40 points.

Independiente Avellaneda

Independiente Avellaneda lost their last match in the Argentina Championship against Newell's Old Boys with a score of 0:2. Newell's Old Boys opened the scoring in the 15th minute of the match thanks to a goal by Ferreira. Several significant events occurred during the game. On the 24th minute Recalde from Newell's Old Boys underwent a VAR check. However, the decision remained the same. On the 28th minute Heinze from Newell's was sent off the field. Finally, on the 72nd minute Elizalde (own goal) doubled the lead for Newell's, making the score 0:2.

According to the league table, Independiente Avellaneda is in 24th place in the 2023 Argentina Professional League Championship. The team has played 24 matches, winning 5, losing 9 and drawing 10 games. The total number of goals scored and conceded stands at 22:29. Independiente Avellaneda has accumulated 25 points and is in a form of 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches. Newell's Old Boys is 12th in the league table. The team has also played 24 matches, winning 8 times, losing 7 times and accumulating 33 points.

Match Forecast: Central Cordoba - Independiente Avellaneda

From the six head-to-head encounters, each team has won twice, and there have been two draws. The total number of goals scored and conceded in these encounters equals 10. Considering these figures, it can be assumed that the upcoming match will be balanced, possibly with a minimal number of goals. I'm betting on a total of under 2.5 goals.