Almirante Brown vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto tips and predictions

Hard to take sides in Primera Nacional game

Arguments can be made for both sides in this fixture but the value is with neither side prevailing. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Creating something of a fortress at home, Almirante Brown have conceded at an average of just 0.8 goals per game over their last 19 matches. Meanwhile Estudiantes Rio Cuarto have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches.

It would be nonsense to suggest that the favourites are a lock here. Don't be surprised if the two sides cancel each other out in a battle of attrition. It is not standout value but the No BTTS bet seems fair enough.

Almirante Brown have drawn 9 of their last 19 matches on their own soil, most recently when they drew 1-1 with Deportivo Moron at home last week. Estudiantes Rio Cuarto have drawn 11 of their last 17 away matches and while any draw is the pick, a scoreline of 0-0 shouldn't be dismissed here. The feeling is it will be a tightly contested match-up but the pick has to be with draw and the stalemate sounds like more than a fair shout.