Deportivo Riestra secured a valuable 1-1 away stalemate at Rosario Central in round 14 to crown a decent performance in their first top-flight appearance in history: El Malevo made it 13 points in 14 matches despite having not won any of their last three Copa Liga Profesional matches (two stalemates and one loss). The side hold a five-point gap over bottom-placed Independiente Rivadavia in the point-average table. In fact, Riestra lost only one of their last four at Estadio Guillermo Laza, winning two and drawing one in that spell.

San Lorenzo had a lot to improve regarding the last tournament. The team closed up their Copa Liga Profesional campaign with a scoreless away stalemate at CA Central Cordoba under interim boss Leandro Romagnoli, who was confirmed in the dugout after the game. El Ciclon made it only 16 points in 14 matches, a poor campaign for one of the Argentine big five. In fact, the team are winless in their last three in league action, drawing one and losing two. On away turf, San Lorenzo haven’t won any of their last seven in domestic action (five stalemates and two losses). During the break, the team lost 1-0 away at Uruguay’s Liverpool FC and beat Independiente del Valle 2-0 on Thursday 9 in Copa Libertadores action.

Much improved mood in San Lorenzo after the midweek win in Copa Libertadores with a solid performance and even though they will use a mixed lineup here, they should still have enough to avoid a defeat against the poor Deportivo Riestra so I find value in these odds.