San Lorenzo target play-off places as Estudiantes chase top spot | OneFootball

The Cyclone and the Pincha face off in Bajo Flores needing points to move closer to their goals. A big match is expected at the Nuevo Gasómetro.

This Friday, San Lorenzo will host Estudiantes de La Plata at the Pedro Bidegain Stadium for a new round of the Apertura Tournament. Both teams come into the match needing points in Zone A, in a clash that could be decisive for their ambitions. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM (Argentina time) and will be broadcast live on ESPN Premium.

The team managed by Gustavo Álvarez is going through an inconsistent spell and needs to be strong at home. At the moment, the Cyclone sits in ninth place with 14 points, which leaves it outside the playoff qualification spots. It has gone five matches without a win in the tournament, although in between it managed an emphatic 5-0 win over Rincón in the Argentine Cup. In its most recent outing, it drew 1-1 against Deportivo Riestra.

Meanwhile, Estudiantes de La Plata, coached by Alexander Medina, comes in with a much more favorable outlook. The Pincha is second in Zone A, sitting just one point behind leader Vélez Sarsfield. With a solid defense (just 5 goals conceded) and an effective attack (14 goals scored), it will be looking for a win that would put it at the top of the standings.

The officiating crew will be led by Sebastián Zunino, accompanied by Diego Yamil Bonfá and Marcelo Errante as assistant referees. The fourth official will be Kevin Alegre, while on the VAR team will be Silvio Trucco and .

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