Nueva Chicago (Home)
- Nueva Chicago, meanwhile, have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five, so the Nueva Chicago vs Agropecuario prediction suggests they are a hard team to fancy right now.
- They usually play a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 with wide runners, but always go for it in the second half, when they have a chance to win.
- Nueva Chicago have had to adjust their back four through rotation and injury with captain Stefano Callegari a long-term absentee, so there’s not much difference between them and the other teams in the division.
- Chicago have been a little better at home than away, but still lack the consistency for victory.
- They’ve also been involved in a series of low-scoring games that have been tight for long periods, which will be explored further in our Nueva Chicago vs Agropecuario preview.
Agropecuario (Away)
Agropecuario are the more likely winner here because they are in much better recent form than Nueva Chicago, having won four and drawn one of their last five competitive matches.
- In fact, Agropecuario have back-to-back 2-0 wins on their record and the 3-1 home win before that was their most recent victory in the second tier.
- Pablo Vicó, a veteran coach in the Argentine lower leagues, seems to have restored the identity of this workmanlike team that sits compact in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 and presses with discipline, before transitioning quickly to their big target man up front.
- A win for Agropecuario, who are inside the top half and pushing for playoff contention, would see them take a big step forward in their bid to make the playoffs.
Head-to-Head
Agropecuario are in better form than Nueva Chicago and hold a psychological advantage in the head-to-head record, adding value to this Nueva Chicago vs Agropecuario prediction.
Key Players
- Nueva Chicago’s top scorer this term is striker Iván Maggi with seven goals, but they lack a forward to take the ball to the goal and create space for others.
- Agropecuario have a few options in that role, but Alejandro F. Gagliardi is the man who has the eye for goal.
- He is Agropecuario’s leading scorer in double figures.
- The most effective man in the midfield, Emiliano Méndez, likes to sit in front of the defence to get the transitions right and get his forwards on the front foot.
Betting Insights
- The form, head-to-head and goal averages all point to a low-scoring fixture and the -227 odds on under 2.5 goals is an enticing proposition, which aligns with Nueva Chicago vs Agropecuario betting tips from experts.
- The draw is priced at +180, while a visiting win can be had for +150, despite Agropecuario’s superior form and psychological edge from their recent head-to-head wins.
- A narrow away win or a draw looks the most likely result based on form and motivation.
Prediction
A 1-0 away win is on the cards, but if any team were going to upset the applecart, it is likely to be Chicago, who always fight well at home.
