- Defensores Unidos are propping up the Primera Nacional table with just 8 points and a -25 goal difference.
- Central Norte’s recent form has been abysmal, winning just 2 of their last 10 matches in all competitions (2 draws, 6 defeats), scoring 2 goals and conceding 14.
Two struggling sides and a crucial game
Central Norte Salta and CA Defensores Unidos are two sides in deep water in the Primera Nacional and will consider Sunday’s match as a chance to boost their survival hopes. For those looking for guidance, our Central Norte Salta vs CA Defensores Unidos prediction could offer valuable insight into which way this crucial clash might go.
Central Norte's manager has built a resilient side, but hasn’t been able to fix a leaky backline or an impotent attack that has scored just 2 goals in their last 10 fixtures. They’ve lost 6 of those games and will have to rely on their top scorers to snap a scoring drought and spark a comeback.
Under 2.5 goals is the way to go
Defensores Unidos are in a similar boat, but with a -25 goal differential and only 8 points, they are in a much worse situation than their hosts on Sunday. They are much more defensively inclined and their current form is a microcosm of that. In fact, the Central Norte Salta vs CA Defensores Unidos betting tips point toward another tight, defensive struggle with few clear-cut chances.
There is a possibility this game could become an arm-wrestle, as Central Norte will want to absorb pressure and try to force errors from Defensores Unidos, while the visitors will try to control the ball and look to counterattack.
Both teams lack any real star power and neither has a player who has really taken the league by storm, so they will have to count on up-and-coming players or experienced journeymen to stand out and grab some momentum with a result. This Central Norte Salta vs CA Defensores Unidos preview highlights the fact that this could be a pivotal fixture for both sides’ seasons.
Neither team can be trusted to get a positive result
Central Norte Salta come into this match as slight favourites at +120, while the draw is at +210 and CA Defensores Unidos at +240. The Central Norte Salta vs CA Defensores Unidos odds reflect a close contest with little to separate these two struggling teams. We feel that those prices are about right, but there is enough uncertainty that we will take the under 2.5 options here. For further evaluation, the Central Norte Salta vs CA Defensores Unidos prediction emphasizes the difficulty in picking a clear winner.
The teams’ toothless nature in front of goal and recent records suggest a low-scoring game that could be decided by one goal or end in a tight draw, as neither side has the conviction to push forward and commit enough men to be exposed on the counterattack.
