Gabriel Hauche’s goal in the first half allowed Argentinos Juniors to take a big 1-0 away win at Sarandi Arsenal, which allowed them to make it four points in two rounds in the Fase Campeonato. Therefore, the team are now 3 points behind River Plate and Boca Juniors at the top of the group A table with one game less played. Diego Dabove’s men have been unbeaten in their last four matches, winning three and drawing one. At home, they produced an irregular campaign so far, registering one win, one draw and one defeat. Argentinos Juniors centre back Miguel Torren misses out again due to a muscle injury.
After ending the first stage without defeat (winning three and drawing three), Independiente are now bottom in the Fase Campeonato Group A with two defeats in as many matches. Last time out, they lost 2-1 at home to Boca Juniors and lost most of their chances of advancing to the final, which is a heavy blow for El Rojo who don’t have other ways to qualify for the next Copa Libertadores. On away turf, Independiente managed seven points in four matches in this competition.
Argentinos needs to win so they are not left behind Boca and River with only 2 games left, Independiente is basically playing for nothing, so I have to expect an open game here with both teams going for the 3 points.