Godoy Cruz fans will have felt frustrated after the team’s 1-1 home stalemate against bottom-placed CA Central Cordoba as they played against ten men since the 25th minute. However, El Tomba also made it five league games unbeaten (three victories and two draws) to accumulate 17 points in the Liga Profesional (with one game in hand), which allows them to climb into the Copa Libertadores’ zone in the aggregate table. At home, Godoy Cruz are on five without defeat, winning three and drawing two. Captain Pier Barrios returns after serving a two-game suspension.

Sarmiento are still finding trouble in the league. Last time out, the team registered a disappointing 0-0 home stalemate against Lanus in a boring game. As a result, El Verde are winless in their last six league matches, drawing four and losing two, making it 14 points in the Liga Profesional. This campaign places them just five points above CA Central Cordoba, who occupy the relegation spot in the aggregate table. On away turf, Sarmiento managed a single point across their last four matches. Playmaker Nicolas Gaitan continues to recover from a muscle problem.

Sarmiento are really struggling lately with only 1 goal scored in their last 6 games and not having veteran Nicolas Gaitan definitely doesn’t help them. Godoy Cruz has improved lately, especially at home and they should win here.