Godoy Cruz take on the visitors Platense in the round 23 match of Argentine Liga Professional. The match will be played on Wednesday, June 5th at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza).
Godoy Cruz recently celebrated its centenary, but it was only since the beginning of the previous decade that the team started to make an impact. Periodically, the team qualified for international tournaments, including the Copa Libertadores. In 2018, they reached their peak by becoming the runner-up in Argentina's top division for the first time in history. However, in comparison, last year El Tomba finished in 15th position. Nonetheless, they have improved slightly now and are contenders for at least a spot in the Copa Sudamericana. They had successful results from the start (winning twice in a row), but then they suffered three consecutive defeats. In recent matches, it has become evident that Bodeguero heavily relies on the home field advantage. They won against Gimnasia, Independiente, and Boca Juniors at home, but failed to secure any points against Newell's Old Boys and Atletico Tucuman. They managed to secure a draw only against Talleres.
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Platense showed some promise in the early 20th century when the Argentine league was not professional. However, they gradually lost their position and, after relegation from the Primera Division in 1999, they soon found themselves in the country's 3rd semi-amateur division. The road back to the top flight was long and challenging, and it wasn't until 2020 that they regained their position. Currently, they are simply trying not to be one of the worst teams. Last year, Marron performed poorly in the Diego Maradona Trophy, earning only 10 points in 14 matches. They finished in a modest 19th position in the Primera Division. Under the guidance of Martin Palermo (the same iconic striker who struggled as a player in Europe), they have managed to improve. They are currently among the contenders for the Copa Sudamericana, especially after a series of recent victories. However, they lost their last match at home against Lanus.
After a significant hiatus of over 10 years, the teams crossed paths in 2021. Godoy Cruz performed better, winning in the Diego Maradona Trophy and then playing a draw. However, in the previous Primera Division, Platense won 2-1 at home. The hosts are considered favorites in this encounter, but they are also not in the best form. We recommend betting on the neutral option of under 2.0 total goals.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.0 scored goals.
