Atletico Tucuman — Talleres Cordoba : Match Preview and Prediction for August 24,2025

Host Performance Overview

The hosts, currently positioned in eighth place, approach this match following a contentious 2-2 draw against Sarmiento. While they managed to claw back from a 0-2 deficit with goals in the 86th and 90+3rd minutes, this late surge is less indicative of sustained offensive power and more of a chaotic, desperate final push when all was seemingly lost. Overall, Lucas Pusineri’s side averages a mere one goal per game in the league, clearly defining their limitations in attack.

Strategic Imperatives for Atletico Tucuman

Ahead of this crucial fixture, defender Gianluca Ferrari emphatically stated: “We have nothing to squander; we are not in a position to give away points.” The team fully grasps that every match is a pivotal final in their ongoing battle for survival and a playoff berth. This mentality translates into maximum concentration and a defensive-minded approach, where the cost of any error is significantly magnified. “El Decano” will fight tooth and nail for three points at home, but they will achieve this through rigorous tactical discipline rather than engaging in open, expansive football.

Talleres’ Dire Situation

Talleres, however, finds itself in a far more precarious situation. This is unequivocally a fight for survival. Carlos Tevez’s team is in a deep crisis, languishing in 12th place and having failed to secure a victory for over a month. Their previous match — a dull 0-0 draw against direct rival San Martin — saw the players leave the pitch to the fans’ whistles of discontent.

Offensive Struggles and Striker Woes

Talleres’ problem is glaringly obvious and lies squarely in their catastrophic performance in attack. The team’s average goal-scoring rate in the Clausura is a dismal 0.6 goals per match. In three of their last six games, they failed to score at all. Their strikers remain eerily silent: Federico Girotti hasn’t scored in the league since November of last year, while Nahuel Bustos is enduring a shocking streak of 25 matches without finding the net.

Tactical Headaches and Key Absences

Tevez himself no longer hides his desperation, publicly declaring, “Since I arrived, I’ve been looking for a ‘number nine’. I constantly remind the president about this.” But the most significant blow to their already toothless attack comes from recent personnel losses. Two key attacking players — playmaker Emanuel Reynoso and winger Luis Miguel Angulo — have not traveled to Tucuman. Reynoso is absent due to tactical considerations, while Angulo is sidelined with a muscle injury. These absences further strip Talleres of any offensive threat, making their challenge even steeper.