Defensa y Justicia vs Gimnasia de Mendoza
Defensa y Justicia suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 away defeat to Lanús. They put in a decent performance but were denied by a fortuitous move in the 90th minute, bringing an impressive four-match unbeaten run to an end. The result did not change the positive outlook of their Clausura campaign, with Defensa y Justicia sitting fourth in Group A on 14 points. However, they were unable to move closer to the Copa Sudamericana places in the annual table and remain four points behind the final qualification spot. At home, Defensa y Justicia have collected 10 of the 12 points available in the second half of the year. Gimnasia Mendoza earned a valuable point at home against Boca Juniors, drawing 2-2 thanks to Esteban Fernández’s 93rd-minute equaliser and maintaining their excellent run of form. El Lobo Pituco are now unbeaten in their last four league matches (three wins and one draw) and have 16 points, putting them as leaders in Group A of the Torneo Clausura (level with Instituto and Vélez Sarsfield). They also remain close to the Copa Sudamericana qualification places, sitting just two points behind the final qualification spot in the overall standings. Away, Gimnasia have won their last two matches, beating Gimnasia LP 3-2 and Independiente 3-0. Agustín Módica returns after missing the last game with a muscular injury. Gimnasia has been scoring freely lately, 11 in the last 4 games. To make things even better, they will have the league’s top scorer Agustin Modica back from injury. Defensa is a good solid team that can become the leader of Group A if they win, so I expect an open game with both teams scoring.