The Argentine Primera Division continues with an exciting clash between Sarmiento and Estudiantes at the Estadio Eva Peron.
Estudiantes are looking to maintain their position among the title contenders, while Sarmiento aims to build on their recent victory and avoid relegation.
Sarmiento's Current Form
Sarmiento secured a crucial 1-0 victory against San Lorenzo in their last outing, which was their first win since March.
This triumph has lifted them seven points clear of the relegation zone, but consistency remains a challenge.
Despite a lack of goals, with only 12 scored all season, they will look to capitalize on their recent momentum and achieve their second consecutive win.
Key Players
Manuel Garcia: Scored the winner against San Lorenzo.
Agustin Fontana: One of the few players to have scored in the second phase of the competition.
Lucas Acosta: Achieved his first clean sheet of the domestic campaign.
Estudiantes' Current Form
Estudiantes have experienced a dip in form, claiming just one point from their last two matches after an eight-game unbeaten run.
They currently sit fourth in the overall table, just two points shy of the league leaders.
They have a solid record of protecting leads, having won nine times when scoring the opening goal this season.
Key Players
Zaid Romero: Scored a late equalizer against Godoy Cruz.
Javier Altamirano: Doubtful due to a head injury.
Guido Carrillo: Nursing a thigh injury.
Santiago Ascacibar and Eric Meza: Both dealing with minor knocks.
Prediction
Sarmiento will have some momentum heading into this contest, but Estudiantes have shown resilience when coming from behind.
Given their current forms, a draw seems the most likely outcome.
Our Prediction: Sarmiento 1-1 Estudiantes
Team News
Sarmiento
Out: Agustin Molina (ACL injury)
Returning: Nahuel Gallardo (red card suspension)
Likely Starting XI: Acosta; E. Lopez, Paredes, Insaurralde, Arismendi; Mendez; Rosales, Burgoa, Man. Garcia, Quiroga; Azcurra
Estudiantes
Doubtful: Javier Altamirano (head injury), Guido Carrillo (thigh injury), Santiago Ascacibar, Eric Meza
Likely Starting XI: Mansilla; Meza, Lollo, Romero, Mancuso; Perez; Ascacibar, Palacios, Zuqui, Cetre; Correa
Estudiantes have the upper hand in recent head-to-head meetings, but Sarmiento's recent victory and home advantage could level the playing field.
Fans can expect a tightly contested match with both sides eager to secure crucial points.
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