San Lorenzo vs Boca
San Lorenzo’s seven-match unbeaten streak of two wins and five draws in league action came to an end last Sunday, when the team succumbed to a devastating 2-1 away defeat to newcomers Barracas Central. El Ciclon continue producing an irregular campaign in the Liga Profesional, accumulating seven points from 18 on offer. Furthermore, the team are yet to win at Estadio Pedro Bidegain in 2022, having drawn seven and lost three in that spell. Coach Ruben Insua welcomes back Ezequiel Cerutti on Saturday as the winger has recovered from his muscle issues.
Boca Juniors coach Sebastian Battaglia decided to field an alternative XI again and his team succumbed to their second consecutive defeat in the league: it was a 3-0 home loss to Banfield. As a result, the defending champions remain on nine points in six rounds in the Liga Profesional. El Xeneize have been confident on the road lately, losing only one of their last ten domestic games (along with six victories and three draws). On Tuesday 5, Boca lost on penalties following a scoreless draw against Corinthians SC from Brazil at home and were knocked out of the Copa Libertadores in the round of 16. Coach Sebastian Battaglia left the club after the game. Hugo Ibarra takes over as interim boss.
Things are not fine at San Lorenzo but neither are at Boca. They fired their coach after the heartbreaking Copa Libertadores elimination, and since this is a derby I expect the hosts to give an extra to avoid losing in front of their fans.