Atletico Tucuman vs Gimnasia
Atlético Tucumán is improving quickly following the return of coach Lucas Pusineri to the club. Last Sunday, the team secured a valuable 1-1 draw away against Talleres, despite spending most of the match on the defensive. That result pushed them into the last playoff spot in Group B with seven points, edging out Lanús on goal difference, despite winning only one of their last five matches (along with one draw and three losses). On a positive note, Atlético lost just one of their last seven home games, winning five and drawing one.
Gimnasia LP secured their first victory under newly appointed coach Diego Flores last Monday, defeating San Martín SJ 1-0 at home thanks to a first-half penalty converted by Pablo De Blasis. With this result, El Lobo extended their unbeaten streak in the league to three matches without conceding a single goal (two wins and one draw) and reached seven points in Group B. Although they remain outside the playoff zone, they are only behind on goal difference. On the downside, Gimnasia have gone ten matches without a win as visitors, with five draws and five losses since August, when they last won 1-0 against Belgrano.
Atletico Tucuman have clearly improved since the coach change, they are usually strong at home and I can see them beating this poor Gimnasia that won a couple of games against weaker rivals.