Week 9 features a match on Fri Apr 8th, where Atlético Tucumán will play host to Gimnasia La Plata in a clash of the Superliga. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 23 degrees, a perfect day for football. Atlético Tucumán is fresh off their 1-1 draw against San Lorenzo. Ricardo Centurión scored the first goal for San Lorenzo in the 48th minute, but Carrera got the equalizer for Atlético Tucumán in the 85th minute earning them at least the one point. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Gimnasia La Plata recorded a 2-1 win against Talleres Córdoba. Matías Esquivel scored the first goal for Talleres Córdoba in the 34th minute, then Cristian Tarragona tied it up for Gimnasia La Plata in the 50th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 62nd minute on a goal by Brahian Alemán. Gimnasia La Plata is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Gimnasia La Plata won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Gimnasia La Plata’s most prolific scorer has been Brahian Alemán. He has netted three goals over the last five matches. Federico Andrada and Carrera are the top scorers for Atlético Tucumán in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.