Sarmiento vs Argentinos Jrs
Sarmiento had a sorry start in the Liga Profesional, losing 2-0 away at Talleres in matchday one following a disappointing performance. As a result, Israel Damonte’s men extended their winless streak to four league matches (one draw and three defeats without even scoring) and they continue edging closer the relegation zone (occupying 26th spot in the respective table). Curiously, they also are into the Copa Sudamericana zone with 21 points in the 2022 aggregate rankings. At home, Sarmiento won four, drew two and lost one this term.
Argentinos Juniors showed a good version in their debut in the Liga Profesional last Monday, when they reversed the score to beat Aldosivi 2-1 at home. As a result, the team climbed into fifth spot in the 2022 aggregate table, which will very likely open up a Copa Libertadores ticket at the end of the season. El Bicho are on eight league games unbeaten, having won four and drawn four in regular time.
Sarmiento couldn’t score in their last 4 games, these two met two months ago and the game finished scoreless, so I expect something similar this time.