Unión face a relegation decider in the 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 Buenos Aires.

The National League is entering its decisive stretch, and in Santa Fe all eyes are on one 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 in the fight to avoid the danger zone.

The red-and-white team arrives battered both emotionally and on the court. 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 battle to avoid the playout. In that context, the margin for error is minimal, and every game is starting to feel like a true final.

Unión’s opponent

Standing opposite will be a Ferro side going through a completely different reality. The Green team 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 position ahead of the playoffs, the Caballito club will look to stay strong on the road.

Recent history does not favor the 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 reconnect with its best form to take the final step toward safety and keep its place in the top tier of Argentine basketball.

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