In-Form Gimnasia Mendoza Backed to Beat Central Cordoba

Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza are managed by Dario Franco and have kept the core of their squad together this season, although key midfielder Lencinas has moved to Aldosivi.

At CA Central Cordoba, head coach Pusineri resigned before the season. The club brought in Colombian defender Aguilera on a free transfer.

There are no suspensions, injury doubts or confirmed absentees reported for either side.

Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza looked sharp in pre-season friendlies, with Franco's team showing strong fitness levels and good organisation. Their quick counter-attacking play at home has been particularly threatening.

Central Cordoba, by contrast, struggled defensively in pre-season. Under sustained pressure, their back line was often unable to hold firm and regularly looked vulnerable when opponents attacked in numbers.

With Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza in good form and usually strong at home, they appear well placed here. Given Central Cordoba's defensive instability on the road, the home win is the preferred pick.

In the last two meetings between the sides, Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza won both. They are also unbeaten in the last three head-to-head matches.