Central Cordoba vs Deportivo Riestra
CA Central Córdoba let three points slip away last Friday, squandering a 2-0 lead until the 69th minute and ultimately losing 3-2 to Estudiantes on the road. This result ended their three-match unbeaten run in the league (two wins and one draw), though they remain in the upper part of Group A with 13 points. Additionally, Central boast five consecutive victories at the Estadio Madre de Ciudades. There are no new injuries for head coach Omar De Felippe to worry about.
Deportivo Riestra put on an interesting display last Friday despite the unexpected departure of head coach Cristian Fabbiani. Under interim manager Gustavo Benítez, the team held their own against Talleres, last season’s league runner-up, and secured a 0-0 draw at home. El Malevo are now winless in four matches (three draws and one loss). However, they remain within the playoff zone in Group B with 10 points. Six of those points have come from away games, thanks to two victories and one defeat. Milton Celiz has accumulated his fifth yellow card and must serve a one-match suspension.
Central Cordoba are one of the surprises of this tournament, playing good football especially at home and I expect them to win against Riestra who won’t have a very important player like midfielder Milton Celiz and are still under an interim coach after Christian Fabianni unexpectedly left a week ago.