Patronato rescued a point on their visit to Banfield after drawing 3-3 thanks to a goal from Cristian Chimino in stoppage time. However, stalemates don’t count much for them: after 12 winless league games (four draws, eight defeats), the side collect only 14 points and stay occupying one of the relegation spots. At home, they earned only two points from the last 15 available.
Sarandi Arsenal fans should have felt disappointed after the team’s 1-1 home draw with Newell’s Old Boys. However, the newcomers continue making a remarkable campaign: after five games unbeaten (three wins, two draws), El Viaducto accumulate 28 points, which keeps them occupying a Copa Sudamericana spot and safe from relegation threats. Arsenal also won their last two away games at Gimnasia LP and Huracan. Sarandi Arsenal coach Sergio Rondina has a full squad to pick from as Fabio Pereyra and Juan Kaprof are set to return from suspension.
Patronato needs points ASAP as they fell into the relegation zone and they are playing in desperate mode, what should suit a team that feels comfortable with spaces on counter-attacks like this Arsenal that is one of the surprises of the tournament, so I’m going with the guests to keep their great run.