Primera Argentina: Matchday 19 Betting Favorites

Another weekend of the Primera Argentina and the fight for first place is still very close between Vélez and Huracán.

The Fortín will defend its leadership by hosting Belgrano, while the Globo will try to stay close when it faces Central Córdoba.

On the other hand, with their minds on the Copa Libertadores, River will visit Defensa y Justicia, while Fernando Gago will try to get his first win for Boca when they host Riestra.

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Primera Argentina Matchday 19: Defensa y Justicia vs. River Plate

Defensa y Justicia has been one of the worst teams in the championship. With 15 points, they are in the penultimate position and have been disadvantaged in the fight to enter the international cups in 2024, as for now, they are out of the group but still have chances. It is coming off a 4-3 loss to Racing, although, at home, it has an unbeaten run of four dates with three wins and has only lost once in the tournament.

River is having a negative streak and can already forget about the league. They lost to Talleres (0-1) and then drew with Platense (0-0) and Velez (1-1), leaving them 11 points behind the leader. In addition, they have just been crushed in Brazil by Atlético Mineiro (3-0) in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores, so they will surely rest their starters in search of a comeback in Buenos Aires next week.

Defensa y Justicia vs. River Plate Betting Pick: Draw

Primera Argentina Matchday 19: Vélez vs. Belgrano

Vélez achieved an important away draw against River (1-1) that keeps it in first place and with a three-point lead over Huracán. At home, they are undefeated, winning seven games and drawing only one against Atlético Tucumán, who has been the only opponent that has been able to score a goal at the José Amalfitani stadium.

For Belgrano, it has been a bad tournament. With 25 points, they are in 13th position and have just ended a five-game unbeaten run after losing at home to Platense (0-1). Despite being undefeated in that period, they had obtained nine out of 15 points. As visitors, they have only managed to win once in the championship.

Vélez vs. Belgrano Betting Pick: Vélez

Primera Argentina Matchday 19: Boca Juniors vs. Deportivo Riestra

Boca Juniors changed coaches but did not fare well in their debut, losing 3-0 to Tigre. Fernando Gago arrived as the savior of a team that has lost four of its last five games and is beginning to jeopardize its participation in an international cup next year. At home, they have five wins, two draws, and one loss.

Riestra has been one of the surprises of the championship. With 27 points, they are in seventh position, 10 points behind the leader, and still dreaming of something historic. They won at home against Atlético Tucumán (2-0), but away, they have been one of the worst teams of the tournament with only two points out of a possible 24. The two draws came recently against Unión and Gimnasia, both 0-0.

Boca Juniors vs. Riestra Betting Pick: Boca Juniors

Primera Argentina Matchday 19: Huracán vs. Central Córboba

Huracán is fighting Vélez for the Primera Argentina title. They are coming from an agonizing 0-1 away win against Unión with a penalty in the last play. And, thanks to Vélez’s draw with River, they are only three points behind. At home, they have three wins in their last four games and also have the best defense in the whole tournament, allowing only nine goals. However, they are also the team that scores the fewest goals among the first five (20).

After a terrible start to the tournament, since the arrival of Omar De Felippe, the club started to improve a lot. They lost in the first match under the new coach, and since then, they have not lost again, achieving six wins and three draws, and they also advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Argentina. They have five wins in a row.

Huracán vs. Central Córdoba Betting Pick: Huracán