Deportivo Riestra vs Banfield
Deportivo Riestra fans will have felt devastated last Monday, when the team had to settle for a 1-1 away stalemate at Defensa y Justicia after conceding the equaliser in the 92nd minute. However, the newcomers continue to produce a decent campaign, having lost only one of their last 12 league games (alongside three victories and eight draws). They made it 32 points in the Liga Profesional and could have even fought for a continental ticket if holding onto that lead last time out. In fact, Riestra are on ten matches unbeaten at home, winning seven and drawing three. First-choice goalkeeper Ignacio Arce is set to return on Monday after succumbing to a mild muscle problem shortly before the last game.
Banfield continue to get worse even after coach Gustavo Munua’s departure. Last Monday, the team ended up losing to Tigre (one of the worst teams in the league) 1-0 at home under interim boss Mguel Hernandez. El Taladro extended their winless streak to four matches in this competition, drawing one and losing three. Accumulating just 22 points in the Liga Profesional, they remain occupying the 24th spot of the aggregate table, just nine above the bottom place. On away turf, Banfield secured a single point from the last 12 available.
Riestra are going through an incredibly good season, they look strong at home where they have a long undefeated streak and I can’t see how this very poor Banfield that has a huge injury list will put them in trouble.