Back-to-back victories with five goals and two clean sheets is exactly what Defensa y Justicia needed after five games without a win. They look back to their old selves. Nazareno Colombo's start to his Defensa career has been immense becoming a rock at the back with an average WhoScored rating of 7.27 highlighting his success thus far. Just one loss in 12 games to title challengers Talleres has seen Estudiantes put themselves in a solid position just behind leaders River Plate and Talleres in the table. Seven goals in 14 appearances for Manuel Castro has been a big factor in the success of late for Estudiantes with the Uruguayan playmaker their top scorer this season. 1:1
Juan Rodriguez's return from injury has not seen him start just yet and he will expect to be benched again here. Two straight wins will see an unchanged side here. Nicolas Pasquini started last time out, but a sub-par performance may see Matías Aguirregaray regain his spot at left-back. Fernando Zuqui returned from injury against Racing Club and will retain his starting place after good performances since.
Defensa y Justicia have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 matches (Liga Profesional). Estudiantes have drawn their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in their last 6 home matches (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Estudiantes in all competitions.
Back-to-back victories with five goals and two clean sheets is exactly what Defensa y Justicia needed after five games without a win. They look back to their old selves. Nazareno Colombo's start to his Defensa career has been immense becoming a rock at the back with an average WhoScored rating of 7.27 highlighting his success thus far. Just one loss in 12 games to title challengers Talleres has seen Estudiantes put themselves in a solid position just behind leaders River Plate and Talleres in the table. Seven goals in 14 appearances for Manuel Castro has been a big factor in the success of late for Estudiantes with the Uruguayan playmaker their top scorer this season. 1:1
Defensa y Justicia have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 matches (Liga Profesional). Estudiantes have drawn their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in their last 6 home matches (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Estudiantes in all competitions.
Juan Rodriguez's return from injury has not seen him start just yet and he will expect to be benched again here. Two straight wins will see an unchanged side here. Nicolas Pasquini started last time out, but a sub-par performance may see Matías Aguirregaray regain his spot at left-back. Fernando Zuqui returned from injury against Racing Club and will retain his starting place after good performances since.