Sarmiento and Banfield meet in Junín, both desperate for points | OneFootball

El Verde hosts the Taladro this Thursday from 21:30 at the Eva Perón Stadium, for the second matchday.

The second round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament concludes this Thursday night in Junín, where Sarmiento and Banfield will face off from 21:30 hours. The home team arrives shaken after the 1-0 defeat against Argentinos Juniors, while the visitors come from a 1-1 draw against Huracán, in a balanced tournament start with unfinished business in attack.

Sarmiento from Junín showed defensive order in their debut but paid dearly for a goal in the final stretch. In their recent matches, they maintain balanced numbers, although the lack of offensive effectiveness remains the main challenge. At the Eva Perón, El Verde will seek to strengthen despite a defensive absence due to suspension, with the mission of turning good performances into points.

On the other side, Banfield left mixed feelings in the debut after failing to maintain the lead against the Globo. The Taladro shows consistency and usually competes well away from home, although they also carry a significant absence due to suspension that may affect their offensive weight. Their plan aims for a tight match, with compact blocks and quick breaks.

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