Godoy Cruz vs Deportivo Riestra
Deportivo Riestra put in a very good performance away to Independiente last Sunday and earned a valuable 0-0 draw. With that point, they secured their place in the playoffs. Despite going three league matches without a win or a goal (two draws and one loss), El Malevo have collected 21 points in Group B. Riestra are also unbeaten in their last 19 home matches, winning eight and drawing 11 during that stretch.
Godoy Cruz returned to winning ways just in time: last Monday, they defeated Atlético Tucumán 1-0 at home thanks to a goal from Agustín Auzmendi. That result ended a seven-game winless run in the league (five draws and two losses) and moved El Tomba back into a playoff spot, with 17 points in Group B. They will secure qualification with a win in this match. On the downside, Godoy Cruz have earned just one point from their last nine available on the road in this competition.
Godoy Cruz has to win to secure the last playoff place because a draw or a defeat would mean that Instituto or Sarmiento win, they would take it. Riestra are more relaxed having secured their playoff place last week, they can finish in a higher position and should go for it with their top scorer Jonathan Herrera back in the starting lineup so I expect an open game where the visitors might have to take risks at some point.