Gimnasia La Plata vs River Plate Match Preview

Bottom placed Gimnasia La Plata welcome River Plate in Juan Carmelo Zerillo for the 8th round of Argentinian Superliga.

Gimnasia La Plata have no wins yet and they sit on the rock bottom of the table, having only 1 draw after 7 games played. They actually suffered six consecutive losses, the most recent one to Talleres in Cordoba (2-1). It's been two weeks since Diego Armando Maradona is in charge to save Gimnasia La Plata, he is now their first coach. A desperate move from the management to secure their place in the Argentinian Superliga. Their new coach made their team more offensive, but he have to improve their defensive gaps as well. Garcia is suspended, while Franco Mussis and captain Lucas Licht are injured.

River Plate proved that they aren't unbeatable after their 1-2 loss over Velez Sarsfield in Monumental the previous round. They had already had suffered one more loss in Monumental (0-1 to Talleres). Now the sit in the middle of the table, having 11 points after 7 matches. They are 6 points below first-placed Boca Juniors. The semifinal against Boca for Copa Libertadores is the game of the week for the side, so everyone's attention is on it. Marcelo Galliardo will make a wide rotation with many youngsters in his starting 11. Lucas Pratto, De La Cluz, Quintero and Ponzio are injured and doubtful for the first semi-final game.

Gimnasia La Plata desperately need points and that's their chance at home against River Plate who will make a wide rotation having their mind in the upcoming Copa Libertadores' semi-final. Home win whit the draw no bet option at 3.00 is my call.