Independiente played one of their worst games in the whole season and lost 3-2 at Argentinos Juniors in their debut in this competition. El Rojo would go forward via a 1-0 win via the away goals rule Their last result ended a three-game winning streak in all competitions. Independiente also won their last three home matches since losing to arch-rivals Racing Club in February.
Argentinos Juniors celebrated an important 3-2 home victory over Independiente, playing enjoyable football last Sunday. El Bicho needs to avoid the defeat in Avellaneda and they are going through an interesting run, having won six, drawn two and lost only two of their last ten matches in all competitions. On away turf, Argentinos lost to Patronato 2-1 two weeks ago, but they managed seven points from the previous nine. Argentinos Juniors coach Diego Dabove will be without two of his best players as Alexis Mac Allister and Gabriel Hauche have reached the yellow-card limit in the first leg against Independiente.
Argentinos Jrs has been through a good 2019 so far after a terrible 2018 but missing two key players in attack will be a problem for them. After scoring 2 away goals for Independiente a 1-0 will be enough and I expect them to get the win they need to advance.