Colon has an opportunity to surpass Godoy Cruz in the Argentine Primera Division table by defeating the Mendoza-based team on Saturday at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas with kickoff at midnight.
Determined and never-say-die attitude has put Godoy back in the hunt for a place in the Copa Sudamericana group stage next season.
Tomba ended the month of June by earning four points in their final two games, despite conceding first in each of those contests, picking up their first road point in this phase.
Co-managers Sergio Gomez and Favio Orsi have them one win away from matching their total victories from the opening phase of this competition, thanks to their robust backline, who have conceded a goal or fewer in four of their five fixtures in the second round.
Godoy are tough to break down at home on the back end, conceding just once in their last four encounters in all competitions.
Colon have failed to score in their last two league matches, losing 1-0 to Lanus and 1-0 to Huracan. Julio Cesar Falcioni’s team was among the most potent attacking sides in the first stage of the tournament, scoring 18 goals—the third most of any team. However, Colon have not found that same kind of form so far in this round, tallying one or fewer in four of their five games.
Godoy Cruz vs Colon de Santa Fe Head to Head
Both sides have eight games against eahc other with hosts taking one win while visitors with six wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Atletico Tucuman 1-1 Cruz
- Cruz 2-1 Justicia
- Rosario Central 1-0 Cruz
- Cruz 2-0 Racing Club
Away
- Talleres 1-1 Santa Fe
- Santa Fe 0-1 CA Huracan
- Parana 1-1 Santa Fe
- Lanus 1-0 Santa Fe
Godoy Cruz Team News
Cristian Chavez scored Godoy’s first goal of the second round on Monday, enabling his side to earn a single point. Juan Andrada earned his first assist of the tournament and moved into a tie for second on the team alongside Matias Ramirez and Tadeo Allende.
Santa Fe Team News
Eric Meza, who led all scorers with four goals in the first round, has yet to find the net in the second. Meanwhile, Andrew Teuten remains out with a concussion and Luis Miguel Rodriguez recorded an assist in Abila’s 1-1 draw against Talleres Cordoba in Copa Libertadores action Wednesday night.
Prediction and Odds
Godoy looked more compact at home, and we expect them to frustrate a Colon side that struggles offensively, scoring a goal or fewer in its last eight matches played.
- Home Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away
