Strap yourselves in, folks—I mean, no folks here—but let me tell you this hurricane's moving far from San Juan as San Martín de San Juan grapples against Atlético Tucumán.
Now, Atlético Tucumán, they've been showing a rather colorful pattern recently, alternating between victories and rough patches more frequently than a chameleon in a textile factory. Inspiring? Perhaps. Reliable? Debatable. They've knocked it out of the park with Central Córdoba and Huracán but were humbled by Independiente and Gimnasia y Esgrima. It’s hit or miss with these Tucumán boys, I tell you.
What's the story with San Martín de San Juan though? A mystery. Nothing on the books. If they’ve been on siesta this whole season, we just might expect some somnambulist soccer. But, the unjaded may argue that absence of evidence isn't evidence of absence. Can San Juan pull a rabbit out of their hat? Or is it going to be a hat out of the rabbit, so to speak?
Taking a gander at the cash flow, it tells us the bookmakers see a slight preference for San Martín de San Juan here. Not by much, mind you, but enough to tinker your interest.
All said and done, I’d advise you to prepare for an evenly matched game. Neither San Martín de San Juan nor Atlético Tucumán is likely to outshine the other in any spectacular fashion. Expect a closely fought battle, and if I were a betting man - which I'm not because who wants that constant heartache – I’d put my chips on a draw.
Albert’s Prediction: Draw