San Lorenzo (Argentina) vs Universidad de Chile (Chile)
San Lorenzo rescued a valuable point on their visit to Universidad Chile last week thanks to a goal from Franco Di Santo in the 78th minute, when the side were already playing with ten men following Diego Braghieri’s sending-off. El Ciclon will make it to the third round in the event of winning at home (or earning a scoreless draw). On Sunday, coach Diego Dabove fielded an alternative XI, which drew 0-0 away at Banfield. Therefore, they managed five points in as many matches in league action so far. In fact, San Lorenzo are winless in their last five in all competitions, drawing three and losing two. At home, they took four points from nine on offer this term.
Universidad Chile wasted a big chance after taking the first lead at home against San Lorenzo last Wednesday. The 1-1 draw means they will need to score at least once in Buenos Aires. Since the Chilean 2021 league season has not started yet, the team made it eight matches without defeat in all competitions, winning three and drawing five. Three of those matches took place on the road, with the side earning one victory and two stalemates in the process.
San Lorenzo should win this game as Universidad Chile are facing trouble after a massive Covid outbreak and they will miss most of their regulars.