Two teams in the bottom half of the Argentine Primera Division will meet on Wednesday as Central Cordoba will host Gimnasia.
The hosts head into this game on the back of four matches without a loss in all competitions, while the visitors have enjoyed two games without defeat, bringing plenty of confidence to both squads.
Match preview
Central Cordoba might be sat 17th in the table at the moment, but they have been in a great run of form at the moment as they prepare for this match.
Four games without a loss in all competitions has built plenty of belief in the team, and impressively three of those matches have seen the team keep clean sheets.
The defensive improvements that Central Cordoba have made helped them progress up the division and pick up more points, which is a run of form they will now look to continue.
Leonardo Madelon's men have secured more victories at home throughout the campaign as well, adding further belief to the group heading into this game.
With a victory allowing Central Corbdoba to overtake their opponents in the table if they can secure it, there is plenty to play for in this one.
However, that is also the case for the visitors who will be desperate to progress up the division themselves, putting some distance between them and Central Cordoba.
Gimnasia have been showing their quality as of late with two consecutive matches without a loss, and much like their opponents, the defensive side of the game has been focused on.
The visitors have kept clean sheets in both of those games, and that should lead to them proving a tough test for Central Cordoba.
Gimnasia did leave things very late at the weekend, though, which they will not want to repeat, although Cristian Tarragona's 89th-minute goal does showcase their ability to fight until the last second.
Considering the fact they could potentially climb all the way up to 11th in the table with a win depending on other results, this is going to be another important fixture for them.
Team News
The hosts are set to be without full-back Ciro Rius on Wednesday after he was sent off at the weekend, which should open up an opportunity for Sebastian Valdez to slot in.
Lucas Gamba has been the man that Central Cordoba have been pushing to lead the line lately, and that is a spot he should find himself in once again this time around.
The visitors have also been deploying just one striker as of late with Tarragona taking up that role as he brings plenty of confidence after scoring the winner last weekend.
However Gimnasia are also dealing with several injuries as German Guiffrey is unavailable due to a shoulder problem, while Matia Miranda and Lautaro Chavez are both sidelined with ACL issues.
Central Cordoba possible starting lineup:
Mansilla; Valdez, Blasi, Pereyra, Canto, Benitez; Farioli, Maciel, Soraire, Besozzi; Gamba
Gimnasia possible starting lineup:
Durso; Enrique, Morales, Sanchez, Melluso; Miramon; Soldano, Lescano, Torres, Ramirez; Tarragona
We say: Central Cordoba 0-0 Gimnasia
Both teams head into this match in good form, and the fact they have been so strong from a defensive perspective is why this could end up being a goalless draw.
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