Gimnasia vs Atletico Tucuman
Gimnasia LP rescued a valuable point with a 1-1 draw away to Independiente Rivadavia, with Agustín Colazo equalising in the 86th minute during a difficult visit to the annual table leaders. El Lobo extended their unbeaten Clausura run to five matches, with two wins and three draws, and now have 18 points in Group B, taking firm steps towards what looks increasingly likely to be a playoff qualification. They also remain in a Copa Sudamericana qualification place via the annual table. At home, Gimnasia have collected 10 of the 15 points available to them this semester (winning three, drawing one and losing one so far). Atlético Tucumán suffered an unexpected 3-2 home defeat to Barracas Central, conceding a dramatic late goal in stoppage time in a key match in the race for a playoff place. It was El Decano’s third consecutive league defeat, leaving them on 13 points in Group B, two behind their latest opponents, who moved into the top eight. While the risk remains low, Atlético have still not mathematically secured their top-flight status. In the annual table, they are 11 points ahead of Aldosivi with 15 points still available. Their latest away match ended in a 1-0 defeat to Aldosivi, ending a five-match unbeaten run on the road that had included four wins and one draw. Gimnasia have been quite strong this season, specially at home and I expect this run to continue as they get closer to securing a playoffs spot and will face Atletico Tucuman without Leandro Diaz, their best striker.