A total of 23 league matches are done and Platense are 6 points ahead of Colón. What happens?
- Platense have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Colón have won significantly less corners away then at home.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Platense form and stats
Platense have collected 19 points from their Superliga home games so far after 4-7-1.
In their previous game, the manager Felippe led his Platense to a defeat away at Atletico Tucuman. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López. Attacking player Taborda bettered all others in that match and got a match rating of 7.45 out of 10. Taborda scored one goal and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Before that, Platense drew at home versus Defensa y Justicia.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Platense have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 15 matches with the results: Won 5, drawn 7 and lost 3.
It should be taken into account that a glance at the 10 latest league matches reveals that 8 of them qualified as a both teams to score: NO result (only one or none of the teams scored a goal).
There will be little rest for Platense after this match as they are travelling to River Plate for a Superliga game in only three days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Platense here at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (10 from 12 games). It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively Platense have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (5 in 12 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Colón form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Colón so far with only 9 points returning home. The records show 2-3-6 (win-draw-lose).
Ábila scored in Colón's previous match, the home game against Patronato that ended 1-0. Garcés, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.95. Garcés won 10 of 14 duels.
Prior to that result Colón won their away game at Estudiantes. The scoreline was 4-2.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Colón playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were 4 Colón wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Colón are hosting Racing Club in the Superliga only three days away.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Colón as they have only managed to score 9 times from 11 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Colón have seen the ball go into their own net 14 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Previous three meetings featuring these sides: Platense won one, Colón triumphed in two and we saw zero draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, zero matches with under 2,5 goals. The games between these sides have had a tendency to be ill-tempered, having seen 3 sending-offs from the last three duels.
Top Goalscorers
  L. Rodríguez 10 goals | R. Ábila 9 goals |
Platense missing players
Colón missing players
| Platense | Colón | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 37 | 19 | 6 | Played | P | 5 | 18 | 37 |
| 9 | 6 | 3 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| 32 | 15 | 5 | Scored | S | 5 | 16 | 38 |
| 41 | 13 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 22 | 49 |
| 84% | 74% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 80% | 89% | 89% |
| 62% | 47% | 17% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 60% | 67% | 70% |
| 35% | 21% | 17% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 40% | 28% | 46% |
| 16% | 5% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 17% | 24% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 3% |
| 43% | 32% | 17% | BTTS | BTTS | 20% | 44% | 54% |
| 32% | 47% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 17% | 19% |
| 41% | 47% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 60% | 50% | 38% |
| 4.9 | 5.9 | 5.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| 5.5 | 4.2 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.2 | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| 2.7 | 2.7 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 10.1 | 12.1 | 11.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.2 | 9.4 | 11 |
| 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.4 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| 25% | 20% | 23% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 39% | 32% |
| 11.5 | 10.4 | 10.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 17.8 | 15.6 | 13.7 |
| 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
- Colón have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Platense have won significantly more corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Atletico Tucuman | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 44 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 42 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 23 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 35 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 41 |
| 4 | River Plate | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 37 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 38 |
| 5 | Huracan | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 37 |
| 6 | Gimnasia La Plata | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 37 |
| 7 | Tigre | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 34 |
| 8 | Godoy Cruz | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 34 |
| 9 | Argentinos Juniors | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 33 |
| 10 | Newell's Old Boys | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 33 |
| 11 | San Lorenzo | 23 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 31 |
| 12 | Central Cordoba SdE | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 31 |
| 13 | Patronato | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 31 |
| 14 | Platense | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 31 |
| 15 | Independiente | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 16 | Sarmiento | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -2 | 30 |
| 17 | Defensa y Justicia | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -2 | 30 |
| 18 | Barracas Central | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -7 | 28 |
| 19 | Union Santa Fe | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 15 | -5 | 27 |
| 20 | Estudiantes | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -10 | 27 |
| 21 | Banfield | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | -4 | 26 |
| 22 | Rosario Central | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -5 | 26 |
| 23 | Talleres Cordoba | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 25 |
| 24 | Colón | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -10 | 25 |
| 25 | Arsenal de Sarandi | 23 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -4 | 24 |
| 26 | Lanus | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 20 |
| 27 | Velez Sarsfield | 22 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 20 | -7 | 19 |
| 28 | Aldosivi | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 39 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 23 | -25 | 16 |
