Club football is back, and the Argentina Superliga is not an exception. With 26 teams competing for the title this year; 4 match days have already been completed. Surely, it’s too early to make any serious predictions. However, having analyzed clubs’ last year and pre-season activities, we can already highlight some sides which definitely will perform well this year.
Boca Juniors
It would be strange if the list of the main title contenders didn’t begin with the 2017/18 champions. Last year, the 2nd most successful Superliga team lifted their 33rd national trophy, having become champions for the 2nd time in a row. And there are no reasons to say that the team is unable to win their 3rd consecutive trophy this season.
The opening 4 match days weren’t absolutely smooth for the last year’s champions, but now they feel comfortable in the top 5. Moreover, the Copa Libertadores progress adds to the confidence of the club’s supporters. Thanks to a smashing victory against Libertad, Juniors reached the quarter-finals.
River Plate
The most successful Superliga team to the date will definitely try to take the title away from Boca. Although River finished only at the 8th position in the 2017/18 season, they went unbeaten from 19 matches in total, which made them look formidable. Consider also that fact that the club didn’t lose any of their past 19 competitive matches, and you will understand that River are the worthy title contenders.
Rivers’ first four Superliga matches — all draws — weren’t spectacular at all. However, that’s no wonder, as coach Marcelo Gallardo has always concentrated on the cup competitions. The recent Copa Libertadores win against the Racing Club proves it.
Godoy Cruz
Despite many doubts, the 2017/18 runners-up may also attempt to take the crown away from Boca. Having finished just 2 points below the champions last season, they will definitely try to repeat their surprising performance. Although the team has already been knocked out from Copa Argentina, they seem to have established themselves in the domestic top-flight instead.
After the wins against Estudiantes and Newell’s, Cruz narrowly missed the top 5. However, there is a question on whether they will manage to keep up the pace. It is very doubtful that the team will cope with the Superliga title race and Copa Libertadores preparations at the same time.
Independiente
Although this team is now first and foremost busy with Copa Argentina and Copa Libertadores fixtures, they also deserve to be highlighted as one of the main title contenders of this season. Having won the Copa Sudamericana in 2017, this year Independiente will try to replenish their trophy list with another domestic title.
In the last season, the Avellaneda giants narrowly missed the qualification for the 2019’s Copa Libertadores and finished 6th. However, in this Copa Libertadores edition, they managed to progress to the quarter-finals. Now the team’s supporters strongly hope that the likes of Maxi Meza, Ezequiel Cerutti, and Martin Benitez will help the club to challenge on all fronts.
Racing Club
Having finished 7th last season, this team is now definitely going in the right direction. The quality of the current club’s squad is undoubted. Despite some notable departures, such players as Gustavo Bou, Marcelo Diaz, Eugenio Mena and Ricardo Centurion will definitely contribute to team’s success.
As for now, Racing are first in the table as they won 3 of their opening 4 matches. Moreover, the club has already left both Copa Argentina and Copa Libertadores, so nothing distracts them from the top-flight league.
Conclusion
You may either believe our predictions or make your own. However, the one thing stays the same: this short Superliga season won’t lack the breathtaking matches. Along with simply enjoying them, you can try yourself at betting and earn money for your passion for football. The modern, reliable online betting platforms, such as YesPlay, allow you to do this from the comfort of your home. So, if you dare to try, pay attention to Superliga — it is a worthy event to bet on in 2018/19 season.
