Godoy Cruz take on the visitors Central Cordoba in the round 13 match of Argentinian Liga Professional. The match will be played on Tuesday, September 3rd at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza).
Godoy Cruz started the current season in the league terribly, going six consecutive rounds without a win and losing twice on the road. However, by August, "The Winemakers" (one of the team’s nicknames) found their rhythm and picked up speed, earning 10 out of a possible 12 points in their last four league matches. Last week, Godoy Cruz managed to secure a draw on the road against Lanús (1-1), after previously knocking out three consecutive opponents: Argentinos Juniors (1-0), Tigre (2-0), and Deportivo Riestra (4-1). Uruguayan striker Salomón Rodríguez is in excellent form, scoring in three of the last four league matches. It’s also worth noting that Godoy Cruz has been performing well in home games, winning three consecutive league matches, including a victory over the reigning national champion, River Plate. The team will miss defender Martín Luciano, who was injured a few matches ago, but even without him, the hosts should be capable of defeating a favorable opponent.
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We'll delve into that shortly, but first, it’s important to mention that the visitors also have injured players: midfielder Farioli and defender Montoya, both of whom have been out for some time. Central Córdoba is currently the worst team in the league after 12 rounds, sitting at the bottom of the table. This season, Central Córdoba has already suffered eight losses, essentially losing two out of every three matches. They are also one of the weakest teams in the league in terms of away performances, failing to win any of their six attempts on the road and losing four of those matches. It's unlikely that "The Railroaders" will even manage to secure a draw on Godoy Cruz's home turf, as they have consistently lost to this opponent in recent encounters.
The overall market value of the hosts' squad (€18.7 million) is nearly double that of the visitors (€10.55 million). Therefore, the significant gap between Godoy Cruz and Central Córdoba in the standings (11 points) after 12 rounds is hardly surprising. These two teams are of slightly different levels. In this head-to-head matchup, "The Winemakers" are considered clear favorites for good reason, especially since the match will take place at Daniel Oldrá's home ground. The home-field advantage is crucial for both Godoy Cruz and Central Córdoba. In recent years, Godoy Cruz has been a psychologically difficult opponent for "The Railroaders." For example, last season, the favorites won both duels: in the national championship (2-0) and the league cup (1-0). The teams also met in the group stage of the league cup in 2024, with Godoy Cruz emerging victorious again (2-0), even though the match was played away. I believe that the favorite will once again prevail at home and earn all three points. My prediction is a win for Godoy Cruz
Prediction for the match: Godoy Cruz to win.
