A new Matchday, the number 12, of a Primera Argentina that has been full of surprises and that has several teams at the top that did not think they would be in this place and now dream of being champions.
The surprising leader of the tournament, Atlético Tucumán, will visit Arsenal de Sarandí looking to maintain the difference they have with their rivals and be closer to what would be their first title in the first division.
Gimnasia is another of the teams that are dreaming of their first league title (not counting amateurism). They are second, four points behind Tucumán, and must beat Godoy Cruz, fifth, to put pressure on their rival.
Argentinos Juniors, who have not won the title since 2010, are also fighting at the top and will have a difficult match against Talleres, which, although they are in the last places, is always complicated.
Finally Racing, the only one of the greats that are at the top, does not want to give up the fight and will visit Barracas Central in search of the three points.
Primera Argentina Matchday 12: Arsenal de Sarandí vs. Atlético Tucumán
When: Saturday, August 06 at noon ET
Moneyline odds: Arsenal +195 / Atlético Tucumán +160 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +195
Where Can I Watch? Paramount+ / ViX
It is not the best time for Arsenal. In the last transfer window, they lost several key players and have not been able to recover. They have 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 4 games and are in 19th place with 13 points, almost half that of their rival (25).
Without a doubt, Atlético Tucumán is the surprise package of the tournament. No one imagined it but the Dean is the leader and the only undefeated team in the league, being the best defense but not such a good attack. They have 6 wins in a row where they did not receive a goal.
Arsenal vs. Atlético Tucumán Betting Pick: Atlético Tucumán
Primera Argentina Matchday 12: Gimnasia (LP) vs. Godoy Cruz
When: Friday, August 5 at 6:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Gimnasia +155 / Godoy Cruz +180 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +220
Where Can I Watch? Paramount+ / ViX
Another one that is excited is Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. The Wolf has been runner-up on several occasions and has not been able to celebrate a title, and they dream of doing so. On this occasion, Néstor Gorosito’s team is playing very good football and has a tough test this Friday at the start of Matchday. If they win, they will put a lot of pressure on Atlético Tucumán. They come from two wins against Lanús (1-0) and Huracán (0-1).
Godoy Cruz is another one who is daydreaming. It was among the leaders but in recent days things went poorly, achieving only 2 points out of 9 disputed, but remains there, fighting, and does not want to let this opportunity pass. For this game, they will be able to count on the central defender Guillermo Ortiz.
Gimnasia vs. Godoy Cruz Betting Pick: Gimnasia
Primera Argentina Matchday 12: Talleres vs. Argentinos Juniors
When: Saturday, August 6 at 5:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Talleres +320 / Argentinos Juniors -105 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +225
Where Can I Watch? Paramount+ / ViX
After some great tournaments for Talleres, it seems that in this one the team was deflated. They are second to last with just 9 points out of 30 played (have one less game, last weekend against Unión), however, they are in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, where they face Vélez. In their last game against San Lorenzo, they let the victory slip away in the last minutes, and this time, at home, they hope that it will not happen again.
Argentinos Juniors was another of the teams that lost a bit of footing to the leader in recent days after a 1-1 draw with Banfield and an incredible 0-1 defeat against San Lorenzo with a goal by Andrés Vombergar at minute 90, who had entered 3 minutes before and was making his debut. Gabriel Milito’s team before that had chained four victories in a row, which he hopes to do again to continue in the fight.
Talleres vs. Argentinos Juniors Betting Pick: Argentinos Juniors
Primera Argentina Matchday 12: Barracas Central vs. Racing
When: Saturday, August 6 at 2:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Barracas Central +340 / Racing -133 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +265
Where Can I Watch? Paramount+ / ViX
One of the teams that boosted the most this month was Barracas Central and it has served them well, improving in recent games and achieving a 2-1 win against Patronato and a draw in their visit to Platense (0-0), however, they are in 21st position.
Fernando Gago’s Racing is recognized for playing good soccer but has not been able to close it with a title. In recent years the team has been runner-up several times and thinks it’s time to celebrate again. They have gone 7 games undefeated with 3 wins and 4 draws, which puts them 6 points behind the top, something they hope to reduce very soon.
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