- Fewer than three total goals were scored in over 80% of Estudiantes Rio Cuarto’s last five league games.
- CA San Telmo have drawn four and lost one of their last five league fixtures, scoring six goals.
- Estudiantes Rio Cuarto have not lost in their last five league matches, scoring seven goals.
Battlers face off at Brann Stadion
This Saturday’s Primera Nacional clash between two sides who know the meaning of struggle, but haven’t recently been in the same sort of good form could be a low-scoring, tight affair.
San Telmo currently sit 22nd in the table, with mounting relegation pressure, while their opponents, Estudiantes Rio Cuarto, occupy 7th and aim to consolidate playoff or promotion ambitions with a strong result. For those seeking an edge, our CA San Telmo vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto preview highlights the importance of every point in such tense encounters.
There are no reported team news to suggest either will be missing any regulars on Saturday, so both should take to the field at the neutral ground Brann Stadion with their best eleven.
César Monasterio will set his San Telmo men up to stay compact, stay in the game and try to stifle Estudiantes’ attackers and frustrate their play.
They can cause problems on the counter and will surely be on the ball a lot, especially if they can secure plenty of set pieces.
Estudiantes are the favourite, but a draw is likely
Joaquin Conrado Enrico will be tasked with neutralizing Estudiantes’ front line while F. Tello’s energy will be key for San Telmo in midfield battles. Brian Ezequiel Orosco is an excellent player to have in that area, as he is able to thread passes to attackers and dictate play with his composure and vision. Agustin Fontana is Estudiantes’ main threat up top; he’s netted twice in his last three outings and will hassle the San Telmo backline all game long.
Iván Delfino has made Estudiantes a difficult team to beat, balancing defensive solidity with proactive attacking initiatives.
Estudiantes are the slight favorites at +180, and the Draw or Estudiantes RC Win line at -277 is a solid bet. The bet that really stands out, however, is Under 2.5 at -322 according to this CA San Telmo vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto odds analysis.
The matchup between the two teams’ styles is key
San Telmo have been solid at the back lately but just don’t have the quality or ability to convert draws into wins and have therefore seen themselves slide down the standings.
Estudiantes are unbeaten in their last five and have no need to chase the result. Our CA San Telmo vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto prediction favors a defensive display from both sides, resulting in few scoring opportunities.
This chess-like matchup should be tight.
A narrow victory for Estudiantes or a low-scoring draw makes the most sense for this matchup, with the visitors’ superior quality likely to make the difference in the end.
We will likely see plenty of physical play, plenty of free kicks and set piece drama, but few clear-cut chances. For some valuable insights, check out these CA San Telmo vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto betting tips and another CA San Telmo vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto prediction focusing on a low goal tally.
