Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Centro Social y Recreativo Español engage in a Cope Argentina Round of 64 matchup. While Gimnasia is heavily favored to win against Centro Espanol, both teams will be hoping to have a good showing. Regardless of the status of the two clubs, it is going to be important for both sides to show their quality. However, for Centro Espanol, this would be a huge win if they can pull it off! While Gimnasia is in better form in their division, upsets can happen at any time!
Gimnasia vs Centro Espanol Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine | Draw |
| Gimnasia | -1.5 -114 |
O 3.0 +107 |
-300 | +400 |
| Centro Espanol | +1.5 -108 |
U 3.0 -137 |
+900 | |
| **Odds Courtesy Of Soccerpunter** | ||||
Fixture: Gimnasia vs Centro Espanol
Date And Time: February 6, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. EST
Location: Estadio Centenario Ciudad de Quilmes in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 86 ° F
Key Stats
Gimnasia
Goals Scored: 3
Goals Conceded: 3
Shots On Goal: 10
Saves: 10
Clean Sheets: 2
Gimnasia is coming off a good win against Independiente. Additionally, three of their last four games ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Therefore it’s reasonable to assume that they will be tough to break down. Especially against a lower-league team. Although teams can have bad days, this team is currently in good form.
Marcos Ledesma is on loan from Defensa y Justicia and will be difficult to beat. Additionally, this team should be a threat going forward. Franco Troyansky has not scored this year for Gimnasia but he is a quality finisher. The left-footer has yet to find the back of the net this season, but he is due for one. Ivo Mammini likewise is expected to get that start and will be eager to score.
Centro Espanol (One Game Played)
Goals Scored: 0
Goals Conceded: 2
Shots On Goal: N/A
Saves: N/A
Clean Sheets: 0
Centro Espanol lost their only match so far 2-0. Last year this team finished a respectable seventh in Primera D, but it will be an uphill battle for sure against Gimnasia. Their projected starting players include; Lucas Mercado and Nicolas Quintana up top. However, regardless of who plays, they will likely pack it in and try to bring this game past 90 minutes.
Match Prediction
This is going to be a hard match for Centro Espanol. Not only does Gimnasia play well defensively, but they have quality attacking players who will look to take advantage of their increased possession and opportunities today.
For me, the over is an easy choice, as well as taking Gimnasia against the spread. Even if Centro Espanol can sneak in one goal, this will only lead to the Centro defenders facing more pressure as they will likely be forced to send their team back to defend the goal, rather than looking to attack.
