Estudiantes de La Plata by 1
Before we dive into the deep end, interesting fact about Belgrano's goalie Juan Espinola: he's rated at 7.00 with 5 saves this season. Belgrano's luck doesn't end there because they've got two standout players, Lucas Zelarayán and Nicolás Fernández in their squad, setting the field on fire with impressive ratings and precise passes.
On the other side of the river, Estudiantes de La Plata have Matías Mansilla as their first line of defense. He isn't exactly built like a brick wall with a 6.80 rating and 11 saves but we all love an underdog story, don't we? As for their top dogs, Tiago Palacios and Santiago Arzamendia have been catching the eye, flaunting their foolproof strategies and a knack for putting the ball where it hurts the most - inside the goal.
Casting a glance at the head-to-head record, the previous stalemate and a victory for Estudiantes sets an intriguing narrative for this match.
Piling on their head-to-head record, Estudiantes has the upper hand this season with a superior win-loss record, sitting pretty at 5-4-2 while Belgrano has been seeming less frivolous with a record of 2-5-4.
One might have noticed, that Belgrano has been rather fond of draws recently, orchestrating an impressive number of tie games, while Estudiantes have seen varied results, ranging from close victories to narrow defeats.
So, in conclusion, stripping away all the decorum and the countless factors considered, my prediction paints a victory for Estudiantes considering their impressive form and noteworthy players. But folks, this is football and I've learned never to speak in certainties...
Albert’s Prediction: Estudiantes de La Plata by 1