Atletico Tucuman vs River Plate Predictions & Tips

Hosts Atletico Tucuman are not enjoying a strong end to the Superliga Argentina season and come into this closing fixture under some significant pressure. The hosts were running along fairly nicely but have since hit a real poor run of form that has seen them drop down into 14th place, leaving their prospects of a continental place heading into the Copa de la Superliga looking bleak.

Indeed, spirits are low in home ranks, given they’ve not won any of their last 9 league matches and were also recently eliminated from the Copa Libertadores by Colombians Independiente Medellín. With 3 defeats to nil from their last 4 Superliga outings to their name; it’s fair to say an upset doesn’t look at all likely on Sunday.

River looking to crown themselves champions

Meanwhile, the objective for River is clear on Sunday; win and crown themselves domestic champions for the first time since 2014. Marcelo Gallardo’s troops have been excellent all season and 1 point ahead of arch rivals Boca Juniors, they just need one final victory to get themselves over the line.

Los Millonarios have been pushed all the way by their enemy but have remained highly consistent in recent weeks; holding their nerve to win 6 of their last 7 league matches. Unbeaten all campaign on the road, winning 9 times from 11 trips in the process, those taking to the pitch this weekend will be fully confident of their ability to get the job done and bring the trophy back to Buenos Aires.

No River slip up is expected

Ultimately, it’s hard to see Atletico Tucuman derailing River’s charge towards the title and the visitors are clear favourites in the clash. Atletico are in terrible league form, are by far the weaker of the two on paper and simply won’t be as motivated for the match as the visitors are.

All things considered, we like the look of backing a River win to nil and feel it provides good value at current odds. River have won 4 of their last 7 league matches to nil and we think they’ll be able to keep a misfiring home outfit quiet in a comfortable 2-0 margin of victory.