Gimnasia LP are fifth in the Argentine Liga Pro but a poor run of form has them fading in the title race. On Thursday night, Gimnasia will visit Barracas Central in Liga Pro play, in desperate need of points.
Barracas Central are well-off the title race, and are in 19th in the 28-team league. Despite their current position, Barracas Central are in good form. Barracas Central took 10 points from the last six matches in the league.
They are coming off a 1-0 away loss to Velez Sarsfield.
Despite Barracas Central’s loss to Velez Sarsfield, they have played well in recent weeks. Barracas Central outscored their last six opponents 7-5.
Gimnasia took seven points from the last six games, and are on a two-match losing streak in the league. They scored a mere five goals in the last six fixtures. Gimnasia conceded five times in the last six games, as well.
Barracas Central were winning at both half-time and full-time in their last four home matches Liga Pro games. Central have played their best football at home this term.
They have a record of 6W-2D-3L at home, with 17 goals for and 13 against. Each of Barracas Central’s last six home matches ended without a defeat.
Gimnasia LP failed to score in five of their last seven matches in Liga Pro action. The team is struggling to get on the scoresheet. Gimnasia’s last three away matches ended without wins. Back-to-back Gimnasia away games finished as defeats.
There were under 2.5 goals scored in Gimnasia LP's last 12 away games in Liga Pro. They were outscored 9-7 in the last six matches in the Argentine top flight.
Baraccas Central manager Rodolfo de Paoli has three players on the injury list ahead of the match. Defender Thomas Gutierrez has stomach issues that could keep him out of the game.
Fellow defender Brian Calderara has a thigh injury and is out until October. Midfielder Sebastian Rincon is out with a groin strain.
Gimnasia LP manager Nestor Gorosito is without defender German Guiffrey due to a shoulder injury. Defender Max Coronel is also out of action after suffering an ACL injury.
Barracas Central are on a great run of form, and they should continue it at home versus Gimnasia. Central will post a seventh home win this season with under 2.5 goals scored. Barracas Central should win 2-0 at full-time.