Meanwhile, 'Tomba', which can only aspire for a playoff, will host Deportivo Riestra in Mendoza. What are Godoy Cruz's chances of reaching a playoff? Godoy Cruz will play this weekend against Deportivo Riestra at the José Gambarte stadium in Mendoza, with the date and time to be confirmed. 'Tomba' only has two possible scenarios: a win and a draw for Aldosivi against San Martín de San Juan, or a win for the latter combined with a victory in Mendoza. The first option would lead to a playoff with Aldosivi, while the second would generate a Cuyo classic to define the second relegation. Any other combination would decree Godoy Cruz's relegation to the Primera Nacional after 16 years in the elite of Argentine football. What needs to happen for Aldosivi from Mar del Plata to maintain its category? Aldosivi from Mar del Plata will play this weekend against San Martín de San Juan at the José María Minella stadium, with the date and time to be confirmed. 'Tiburón' is in the best position for this outcome, and there are five combinations for it to maintain its category: to win, regardless of what happens in Mendoza, or to draw and for the same to happen in the Cuyo province, or for Deportivo Riestra to beat Godoy Cruz. In case of a draw against San Martín and Godoy Cruz beating Deportivo Riestra, teams from Mar del Plata and Mendoza will play a playoff to define the second relegation. Any other combination would decree Aldosivi's relegation to the Primera Nacional after one year in the elite of Argentine football. What are San Martín de San Juan's chances in this outcome? San Martín de San Juan will play this weekend against Aldosivi from Mar del Plata at the José María Minella stadium, with the date and time to be confirmed. The 'Cuyo Saint' only has two possibilities to save its category: to win and for Godoy Cruz to lose or draw. In case of a win and Godoy Cruz defeating Deportivo Riestra, teams from San Juan and Mendoza will play a playoff to define the second relegation. Any other combination would decree San Martín de San Juan's relegation to the Primera Nacional after one year in the elite of Argentine football. Godoy Cruz from Mendoza lost 2-1 this Sunday to Atlético Tucumán, as the away team, in the framework of the penultimate matchday of Group B of the Clausura Tournament of the Professional League, and this weekend will participate in the fight for permanence along with Aldosivi from Mar del Plata and San Martín from San Juan. This Sunday at the Monumental José Fierro stadium, 'Tomba' under Omar Asad fell to 'Decano', and due to Aldosivi's away win over Banfield, they finished last in the annual table and will play for their permanence in the Professional League on the final matchday. In addition to Godoy Cruz and Aldosivi, the other team that could be relegated is San Martín de San Juan, precisely 'Tiburón's' rival on the final matchday at the José María Minella stadium in Mar del Plata.
Godoy Cruz, Aldosivi, and San Martín's Fate to Be Decided in Final Matchday
In the final round of the Argentine Primera, Godoy Cruz, Aldosivi, and San Martín de San Juan will fight to avoid relegation. The teams are analyzing various scenarios to stay in the top division. Godoy Cruz must win and hope for a specific result in another match. Aldosivi has more options to maintain its status, while San Martín de San Juan needs a win and help from its rivals.