Mitre Santiago del EsterovsCA Temperley

Match Preview: Mitre Santiago del Estero vs CA Temperley

Current Form and Recent Performances

Mitre Santiago del Estero and CA Temperley are set to clash in what promises to be a tightly contested match in Argentina's Primera Nacional league. Mitre, under the guidance of Coach Mario Sciacqua, has shown resilience in recent weeks, notably holding Club Atlético Chacarita Juniors to a draw. However, their inability to score in 6 of their 9 home matches this season raises concerns about their attacking prowess. Meanwhile, CA Temperley, led by Ruben Forestello, has been on an impressive unbeaten run, having not lost in their last 8 games. Their recent 1-1 draw against Deportivo Morón and a victory over Estudiantes de Río Cuarto highlight their competitive edge.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Historically, CA Temperley has had the upper hand in this fixture. In the last 9 meetings, Temperley has emerged victorious 5 times, with Mitre winning only once. The most common result between these two sides is a 0-2 victory for Temperley, which has occurred three times. Furthermore, Mitre's last home win against Temperley dates back to 2018, indicating a significant psychological advantage for the visitors.

Key Players and Tactical Insights

Mitre's top scorer, Marcos Machado, has netted 3 goals this season, but the team struggles to find the back of the net consistently. On the other hand, CA Temperley's Fernando Brandan has been more prolific, scoring 4 goals. Both teams tend to score a significant portion of their goals in the final 15 minutes, with Mitre scoring 38% and Temperley 44% during this period. However, given the low scoring nature of their encounters, this match might not see both teams scoring.

Venue and Context-Specific Insights

The Estadio Aurinegro, with its 10,500 capacity, will host this encounter. While Mitre has been solid at home, avoiding defeat in their last 6 matches, their inability to score regularly at home could be their downfall. CA Temperley, with a similar away record of 2-4-3, has shown they can grind out results on the road, having not lost in their last 5 away matches.

Prediction

Given the historical dominance of CA Temperley in this fixture and their current form, they are likely to edge out Mitre Santiago del Estero. The prediction is for an away win, with a final score of 0-1. Considering both teams' scoring struggles, it's unlikely that both teams will score.