Talleres Cordoba — San Martin San Juan : Match Preview and Prediction for August 19,2025
Talleres Cordoba
Talleres’ Moment of Truth
For Talleres, the moment of truth has arrived. This match at their home ground, Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, isn’t just another fixture; it’s a crucial battle for survival in the Primera Division. Their position in the overall league table demands they secure all three points, and all indications suggest they are well-prepared for this challenge.Tevez’s Strategic Adjustments
Coach Carlos Tevez has not been idle. Throughout the week, the coaching staff has been diligently searching for solutions to their predicament, experimenting with new tactical setups. Reports indicate the team is shifting to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which is expected to bolster their offensive capabilities. Their recent 2-0 victories in two friendly matches serve as direct evidence of this progress.Key Player Returns and Offensive Boost
Crucially, there have been significant personnel changes. Key attacking players, Ruben Botta and Luis Sequeira, are returning to the squad. Both are anticipated to start, adding creativity and sharpness in the final third. Tevez also seems to have resolved the central forward issue: Valentin Depietri, who has already scored in the current tournament and appears to be the preferred choice over other candidates, is likely to lead the line.League Standings
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Team
P
W
D
L
GF-GA
Pts
11
Instituto
5
1
2
2
2-9
5
12
San Martin San Juan
4
1
1
2
4-5
4
13
Talleres Cordoba
4
1
1
2
3-4
4
14
Godoy Cruz
5
0
3
2
4-7
3
15
Independiente Avellaneda
5
0
2
3
4-7
2
Injuries and Suspensions: Talleres
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Injury Ruben Botta Rotation Midfielder
19 matches played2 goals scoredJuly 27 out since1 match missed -
Injury Jose Luis Palomino Reserve Defender0 matches played0 goals scoredJuly 27 out since1 match missed
San Martin San Juan
San Martin’s Dismal Form
San Martin arrives in Cordoba in an utterly disarrayed state. The team languishes at the bottom of the annual table with just 13 points and possesses the league’s worst average performance, a clear indicator of their struggles. They are undeniably the championship’s main outsider, and their play thoroughly reflects this status.Poor Away Record
San Martin’s away record is particularly dismal. The statistics speak for themselves: the team has lost 7 of their last 8 away matches. Furthermore, they have not secured a single away victory throughout the entire season. This is more than just a poor run; it’s a systematic failure when playing away from home.Attacking Woes
Compounding their away woes is a remarkably weak attack. In their last five away fixtures, San Martin has managed to score only one goal. With such an offensive output, expecting a positive result against a motivated Talleres side is virtually impossible. Their recent 0-1 home defeat to Sarmiento further underscores the current crisis within Leandro Romagnoli’s team.League Standings
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Team
P
W
D
L
GF-GA
Pts
10
Sarmiento Junin
4
1
2
1
3-4
5
11
Instituto
5
1
2
2
2-9
5
12
San Martin San Juan
4
1
1
2
4-5
4
13
Talleres Cordoba
4
1
1
2
3-4
4
14
Godoy Cruz
5
0
3
2
4-7
3
Injuries and Suspensions: San Martin
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Injury Tomas Leonardo Lecanda Starting Defender8 matches played0 goals scoredJuly 26 out since1 match missed
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Injury Diego Gonzalez Starting Midfielder9 matches played0 goals scoredJuly 22 out since2 matches missed
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Injury Federico Gonzalez Rotation Forward13 matches played0 goals scoredJuly 13 out since3 matches missed
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Injury Alejandro Molina Defender0 matches played0 goals scored(not set) out since0 matches missed
Players Questionable
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Injury Luciano Lionel Recalde Rotation Defender10 matches played0 goals scoredAugust 9 out since0 matches missed
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