Unión, facing a survival final in Liga Nacional | OneFootball

Unión hosts Ferro at the Malvicino with the urgent need to win in order to stay up, on a key day that will also feature action in Vicente López and Capital Federal.

The National League is entering its decisive stretch, and in Santa Fe all eyes are on a single goal: survival. Unión will face a crucial game this Wednesday when it hosts Ferro, in a matchup where the points are worth more than ever to stay out of the danger zone.

The red-and-white team comes in battered both mentally and athletically. With just one win in its last 13 games, it sits in 17th place with a record of 12 wins and 22 losses, just above Atenas, a direct rival in the fight to avoid the playout. In that context, the margin for error is minimal, and every game starts to feel like a true final.

Unión’s opponent

On the other side will be a Ferro team going through a completely different reality. El Verdolaga is coming off a big win over Boca (90-81) at La Bombonerita, a result that allowed it to climb to seventh place with a 20-14 record. With the goal of solidifying its playoff position, the Caballito side will look to stay strong on the road.

The recent head-to-head does not favor El Tatengue either: the last meeting, played on December 3 at Héctor Etchart, ended in a 98-86 win for Ferro. In that game, Emiliano Lezcano (27 points) and Franco Balbi (24) stood out for the Santa Fe side.

With this outlook, Unión needs to rediscover its best form to take the final step toward survival and keep its place in the top tier of Argentine basketball.

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