Primera Argentina: Matchday 27 Betting Favorites

The Second Phase of the Primera Argentina 2024 is coming to an end and, this weekend we’ll close the courtain with matchday 27.

We arrive at this final date with the fight for the championship open, since Vélez and Talleres are sharing the lead with 48 points, while Huracán, third in the table, has 46. As a result, we will have an electrifying end to the season, with all the teams giving their all on the pitch to win the title.

However, this does not mean that the rest of the teams will not be out to win on this final day. Each has its ambitions, be it international competition or simply ending the campaign on a positive note.

Therefore, below, we bring you a preview of the best matches we will have on this final day of the Second Phase of the 2024 Primera Argentina season, with their respective betting odds and our free predictions.

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Primera Argentina: Matchday 27 – Boca Juniors vs. Independiente

Fernando Gago’s team will face La Roja on the final day of the championship and their Copa Libertadores 2025 fate will depend on the outcome of Sunday’s Velez vs. Huracan and Talleres vs. Newell’s match. If either Velez or Talleres are crowned champions, El Xeneize will enter the Copa Libertadores 2025 playoff stage. However, if El Globo wins the championship, they will qualify for the Copa Sudamericana for the second consecutive year.

The outcome of their next match will have no impact on both teams, as they are not in the title fight and their position in the 2025 international cups is already determined.

El Xeneize is currently in sixth place with 41 points, while El Rojo is trailing with 39 points.The crowning of Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero in the Copa Argentina 2024 means that both teams have secured their places in the Copa Sudamericana, but Gago’s team still has a chance of securing a place in the Copa Libertadores if Vélez or Talleres de Córdoba win the Professional League and secure the last spot.

Boca is coming from four wins and one draw in its last five matches, the most recent being a 1-0 win over Newell’s. On the other hand, Independiente is also coming from a win against Atletico Tucuman with a score of 2-1.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Boca Juniors.

Boca Juniors vs. Independiente Betting Pick: Boca Juniors

Primera Argentina: Matchday 27 – Racing vs. River Plate

River will finish the year facing Racing in Avellaneda in the final match of the Professional League, one that will have more significance than expected.

River Plate’s recent 4-0 win over Rosario Central at the Estadio Monumental was emotionally charged, as they paid tribute to Marcelo Gallardo’s father, Maximo, with a minute’s silence. This victory confirmed their place in the Copa Libertadores 2025.

While River secured a place in the Copa Libertadores 2025, their place in the group stage is not yet guaranteed. To secure it, they must defeat Racing and not depend on any other result. A draw or defeat would require Velez or Talleres to win the championship to secure their place. However, if Huracán wins the title, River will have to compete in the playoff stage.

Racing, on the other hand, also wants to secure a place in the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores, but they have been playing at a low level in the last few weeks. An example of this is that they are coming into this matchday after two consecutive defeats, the most recent being a 1-3 loss against Central Córdoba.

The last meeting between River and Racing took place on July 29, 2023. River, who already secured the title, secured a 2-1 win over Racing with goals from Lucas Beltran and Paulo Diaz.

For this match, our prediction is a win for River Plate.

Racing vs. River Plate Betting Pick: River Plate

Primera Argentina: Matchday 27 – Talleres vs. Newell’s

Talleres is eager to host Newell’s in hopes of winning the local tournament for the first time in its history. The potential outcomes todetermine the champion are numerous. Currently, Velez leads the standings with 48 points, the same as the Cordoba team, but with a superior goal difference, the primary tiebreaker criterion (+20 vs. +9).

Newell’s is preparing for the match at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium, fully aware that many expect Talleres to come out on top. The red-and-black team has had a challenging year and is coming off a loss to Boca at home.

So far in the tournament, La Lepra has accumulated 25 points and occupies a lower position in the standings (#26), just above Banfield and Barracas. In the annual table, the red and black team is in 21st place, far from any possibility of reaching the cup zone. It has been a difficult year for them, and they hope to end it on a positive note.

Despite the pressure on the Cordoba team to deliver and avoid any missteps, Medina’s team is considered a strong favorite to win at home and fight until the end to become champions. Specifically, in the upcoming match between Talleres and Newell’s, the Cordoba team’s chances are considerably better than those of the visitors.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Talleres.

Talleres vs. Newell’s Betting Pick: Talleres

Primera Argentina: Matchday 27 – Vélez vs. Huracán

This match between Velez and Huracan could potentially determine the champion of the Primera Argentina 2024, where the home team should clinch the championship with a win, as Talleres would need an extraordinary performance and a historic win to overtake them.

However, Huracán also has aspirations of a remarkable comeback. To achieve this, they not only have to beat Velez as an away team but also depend on Talleres to draw or lose in their match against Newell’s, a team that is currently near the bottom of the standings.

Talleres, on the other hand, faces the obligation of first securing a win against Newell’s, and then hoping that Huracan can take points off Velez for Talleres to claim its first top-level title in the club’s history.

The upcoming clash between Velez and Huracan also carries a historical burden of controversy. In 2009, the two teams were in a similar position, coming into the final match of the tournament as leaders. During this crucial match, Huracán only needed a draw to secure the championship, while Vélez was obliged to win.

Velez eventually emerged victorious, aided by a goal that was controversial due to an alleged foul on Huracan’s goalkeeper, leading Velez to claim the 2009 Clausura title amid controversy surrounding the referee’s performance.

For this match, our prediction is a win for the Fortín.

Vélez vs. Huracán Betting Pick: Vélez