How are the polls shaping up on favourites for the Clausura knockout ties? | OneFootball

The playoffs of the Torneo Clausura already have their 16 protagonists and the readers of TyC Sports have given their verdict on who are the favorites to advance to the quarterfinals, in different places

With the regular phase concluded, the Argentine clubs will define the next stage in matches where home advantage will be determined by their position in the tables: the better-ranked team in each matchup will play at their stadium.

Boca vs. Talleres

In this matchup, the readers marked a clear difference: the Xeneize was the most chosen among all, gathering 14,000 votes, far above the 4,600 of the Cordoba team. The team from La Ribera finished first in Zone A with 29 points, so they will play at La Bombonera in all the stages they compete in, while Talleres entered as eighth in Zone B with 21.

Vélez vs. Argentinos Juniors

This matchup also showed a strong trend among voters: the Bicho gathered 11,500 supports against the 5,500 of the Fortín. The team from Liners will be the home team for having accumulated 26 points and finishing fourth in their zone, but the people supported more the team from La Paternal, which finished just two points behind (24), although they only collected five points away from home.

Lanús vs. Tigre

El Granate appears as one of the big favorites of the bracket. They finished second in Zone B with 30 points, a consistent campaign that is reflected in the 13,400 votes they received. On the other side, the Matador gathered only 3,200 and comes from the seventh place in Zone A (22), far below the performance of their rival in both dimensions.

Racing vs. River

In this classic, one of the most attractive matchups of the stage, the poll was divided but with an advantage for the Academia: 11,300 against 8,200. The team of Gustavo Costas arrives with 25 points, third in Zone A and with home advantage with their fans since the sanction on the Cilindro was lifted. Marcelo Gallardo's team ended in sixth place in Zone B with 22 points, a faithful reflection of a campaign of ups and downs.

Rosario Central vs. Estudiantes

El Canalla was another of the most voted: 13,900 supported them after having finished first in Zone B with 31 points, a performance that leads them to define all their matchups at the Gigante de Arroyito, where they did not lose throughout the tournament. El Pincha arrived eighth in Zone A (21) and only obtained three thousand votes, showing a logical distance between performance and expectations.

Central Córdoba vs. San Lorenzo

It was the closest matchup according to the survey: 8,700 for the Ferroviario and 7,900 for the Ciclón. Both finished with 24 points, although the team from Santiago did so in Zone A and were better positioned to play at the Único Madre de Ciudades. This parity in the table was also reflected in the public's preferences.

Unión vs. Gimnasia

El Tatengue arrives at the head-to-head with 25 points, second in Zone A, and with 10,400 backing them and clearly positioning them as favorites against the Lobo, which finished seventh in Zone B with 22 points and received 5,400 supports, a moderate difference compared to Leonardo Carol Madelón's team.

Riestra vs. Barracas Central

El Malevo closed the regular phase with 28 points, third in Zone B, and that momentum was also seen in the survey: 12,700 votes against the 3,300 of the Guapo. The team from Olavarría and Luna accumulated 23 points and arrives as sixth in Zone A, in a matchup where, according to the people, they appear at a clear disadvantage despite never losing as visitors throughout the regular phase.

How the quarterfinals would look according to the survey

Round of 16 matchups of the Clausura 2025

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