Match Report
The table read 5th (Independiente, 24 pts) against 4th (Talleres Córdoba, 26 pts), 2 points apart. Talleres Córdoba's recent output lagged their position: 46th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.25 for Independiente and 1.06/0.81 for Talleres Córdoba (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.04.
Across 16 recorded meetings, Independiente have 9 wins to Talleres Córdoba's 4, with 3 draws, at 3.25 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 31% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 69% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 69%. 4.2 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 3.25.
Estadio Libertadores de América in Avellaneda, capacity 42,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Independiente: Gabriel Ávalos (58') · Talleres Córdoba: Augusto Schott (69'), Valentín Dávila (81')
Key stats
Possession: Independiente 52% · Talleres Córdoba 48% · Total shots: 16-8 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 6-5