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Argentine Primera Division: Argentinos Juniors vs Banfield
Kickoff Time: 2024-11-12 08:00(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Argentinos Juniors lost 1-2 to Defensa y Justicia in the last away match, and the team has only recorded one draw and two losses in the last three league matches, showing a decline in form. From a statistical perspective, Argentinos Juniors has scored a total of 17 goals and conceded 22 in the league so far, with both their attacking and defensive performances being quite mediocre, lacking any standout aspects. However, Argentinos Juniors has been very strong at home, with a record of six wins, four draws, and one loss in 11 home matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding only six. Their home momentum is quite formidable. Undoubtedly, the home advantage is fundamental for Argentinos Juniors’ standing in the league and is also their key to scoring points. Therefore, Argentinos Juniors, playing at home, should not be underestimated.
Banfield drew 1-1 at home against Belgrano in the last match, and the team has recorded one draw and one loss in the last two league matches, also showing unsatisfactory form. Statistically, Banfield has scored a total of 20 goals and conceded 27 in the league so far, with their performances being inconsistent and particularly highlighted by their loose defense. Additionally, Banfield is quite weak on the road, having only recorded two wins, two draws, and seven losses in 11 away matches, scoring only six goals while conceding as many as 16. Their away performance has been quite poor. It is evident that playing away is not only a major weakness for Banfield but also a significant area where they drop points.
Both teams are very close in overall strength and league rankings, but there is a clear difference in home and away performances: Argentinos Juniors is strong at home while Banfield is weak away. Furthermore, Argentinos Juniors has an unbeaten record of six wins and four draws in the last 10 home matches against Banfield, giving them a clear historical advantage. Therefore, it would be reasonable to expect Argentinos Juniors to win this match, taking full advantage of their home ground.
Argentinos Juniors’s Last 5 Games: LDLWL
24-11-08 Defensa y Justicia 2-1 Argentinos Juniors
24-11-02 Argentinos Juniors 1-1 Velez Sarsfield
24-10-28 Club Atletico Platense 2-1 Argentinos Juniors
24-10-21 Argentinos Juniors 3-0 Talleres
24-10-07 Boca Juniors 1-0 Argentinos Juniors
Banfield’s Last 5 Games: DLWDL
24-11-07 Banfield 1-1 Belgrano
24-11-03 River Plate 3-1 Banfield
24-10-28 Banfield 2-1 Racing Club
24-10-21 Rosario Central 1-1 Banfield
24-10-08 Banfield 1-2 Estudiantes de la Plata
Head To Head Record:
24-02-11 Argentinos Juniors 4-2 Banfield
23-09-16 Banfield 0-1 Argentinos Juniors
23-07-03 Banfield 1-0 Argentinos Juniors
22-07-26 Banfield 1-1 Argentinos Juniors
22-04-02 Banfield 0-2 Argentinos Juniors
Prediction: Argentinos Juniors to win