San Lorenzo target playoff places, Estudiantes eye top spot | OneFootball

El Ciclón and El Pincha face off in Bajo Flores needing points to move closer to their goals. A blockbuster 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 under pressure to pick up points in Zone A, in a clash that could be decisive for their ambitions. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. (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 make home advantage count. El Ciclón currently sits in ninth place with 14 points, which leaves them outside the playoff qualification spots. They have gone five league matches without a win, although in the meantime they did record an emphatic 5-0 win over Rincón in the Argentine Cup. In their last outing, they drew 1-1 with Deportivo Riestra.

For their part, Estudiantes de La Plata, managed by Alexander Medina, come in with a much more favorable outlook. El Pincha is second in Zone A, sitting just one point behind leaders Vélez Sarsfield. With a solid defense (just 5 goals conceded) and an effective attack (14 goals scored), they will be looking for a win that sends them to the top of the table.

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

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