Not long now until Torneo Apertura action happening on Saturday when Godoy Cruz will take on Independiente Rivadavia.
For all of our match predictions, pre-game poll and statistics for Godoy Cruz v Independiente Rivadavia, scroll down including the latest game odds.
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Form Guide
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Godoy Cruz
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Godoy Cruz are hoping to win again after their last result, a 0-2 Copa Sudamericana triumph over Atlético Grau.
In that match, Godoy Cruz managed 43% possession and 10 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target. For Godoy Cruz, the scorers were Mateo Mendoza (19') and Nicolás Fernández (55'). At the other end, Atlético Grau got 10 attempts at goal with 1 of them on target.
Godoy Cruz have not been in good attacking form of late. Their ‘goals for’ figure equals just 4 versus opponents over their last six matches. In those meetings, Godoy Cruz have also seen the number of goals against them total 7. We shall soon find out if that trend will be sustained into this next match.
Independiente Rivadavia
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Independiente Rivadavia will come into the match following a 2-1 Torneo Apertura win to defeat Racing Club in their last match.
In that match, Independiente Rivadavia had 48% possession and 16 attempts on goal with 3 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Independiente Rivadavia was Juan Barbieri (69', 79'). On the other side, Racing Club had 17 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. Juan Ignacio Nardoni (25') was the scorer for Racing Club.
Independiente Rivadavia have seen their goal attempts be successful 6 times throughout their previous 6 matches. The overall goals that have been scored against them during that same period equals 8.
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Head to head
The previous league match featuring the two was Primera División match day 2 on 18/05/2024 and the score finished Independiente Rivadavia 0-0 Godoy Cruz.
The referee was Dario Herrera.
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Team News: Godoy Cruz
The Godoy Cruz manager has zero fitness concerns whatsoever before this match thanks to a completely healthy group to pick from.
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Team News: Independiente Rivadavia
Due to a fully healthy squad available to select from, the Independiente Rivadavia manager does not have any fitness concerns to report coming into this clash.
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Prediction
In our opinion, Independiente Rivadavia and Godoy Cruz should both get enough opportunities to score, although it’s hard to separate the two.
Little in this one, and it’s almost too close to call. Our tip is therefore for a very close game with a 1-1 score draw at the end of this game.
Victor Martins,
17:00 03/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Godoy Cruz
Formed: 1921
Stadium: The Estadio Feliciano Gambarte (16,000)
Captain: Gonzalo Abrego
Chairman: Alejandro Chapini
Manager: Esteban Solari
Competitions: Torneo Apertura (Parent), Torneo Apertura (Zone B), Torneo Clausura (Parent), Torneo Clausura (Zone B), Copa Sudamericana (Group D)
🔑 Star Player: Gonzalo Abrego
Regularly used in the Centre Midfield position, Gonzalo Abrego was born in Maipú, Argentina. Having made a first senior appearance for Godoy Cruz in the 2021 season, the goalscoring Midfielder has got 3 league goals in this Primera División 2024 season to date in a total of 22 appearances.