Quilmes ACvsCA Atlanta

Quilmes AC: A Fortress at Home?

Quilmes AC has been a formidable force at home this season, losing only once in their last 11 home matches in the Primera Nacional. Their defensive solidity, led by stalwarts like Esteban Glellel and Lucas Vangioni, has been a key factor in their success. However, it's not just their defense that has been impressive; their ability to score late in games, with 35% of their goals coming between the 76th and 90th minutes, has often turned the tide in their favor. Despite some recent squad changes, including the departure of M. Gagliardo, Quilmes remains a cohesive unit, especially on their home turf.

CA Atlanta: Struggles on the Road

CA Atlanta, on the other hand, has had a challenging season away from home. With a record of 2 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, they have struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in 7 of their 12 away matches. Their recent 2-0 loss to Güemes highlights their inconsistency on the road. While they have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in the 61st to 75th minute where they score 26% of their goals, their overall away form has been lackluster.

Head-to-Head: A Close Contest

Historically, matches between Quilmes AC and CA Atlanta have been closely contested. In their last 9 meetings, Quilmes has won 4 times, while Atlanta has triumphed 3 times, with 2 matches ending in draws. The goal difference is marginally in favor of CA Atlanta at 10-9. However, Quilmes' home advantage could be the deciding factor in this encounter, given their strong record at Estadio Centenario Ciudad de Quilmes.

Prediction: Quilmes to Edge It

Considering Quilmes AC's impressive home form and CA Atlanta's struggles on the road, the scales tip in favor of a home win. While CA Atlanta has shown better overall performance in recent matches, Quilmes' ability to capitalize on their home advantage and their defensive resilience make them the favorites. Given CA Atlanta's difficulty in scoring away, it's likely that Quilmes will keep a clean sheet. Therefore, the prediction is a home win with both teams not scoring.