Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
In what could prove to be a cagey battle in the early hours of Friday, Argentinos Juniors will welcome Lanus to the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Argentinos Juniors
Starting with the hosts, making a much-welcomed return to winning was last time out as they secured a gritty 1-0 victory at home against Platense, Argentinos Juniors will now be hoping to find some crucial stability. Clinching a bronze medal finish among Argentina’s elite last season, Nicolas Diez’s side opened up the 2026 campaign with plenty of expectations on their shoulders. However, watching their Copa Libertadores adventure come to a heartbreaking end on February 26th as they suffered a second-leg collapse against Ecuadorian outfit Barcelona SC, the Reds have won just a trio of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions. Despite snatching another 1-0 win against River Plate on February 13th, Argentinos Juniors are searching for some kind of clinical edge in the final third.
Argentinos Juniors Team News
All still dealing with respective knee injuries, Argentinos Juniors will be unable to call upon the trio of Joaquin Gho, Diego Rodriguez and new recruit Matias Gimenez here.
Bagging the winner against Platense earlier in the week, Alan Lescano will start in the middle of the park and partner ex-Huracan star Federico Fattori. Completing a season-long loan switch from Colo Colo ahead of the 2026 campaign, Chile international Brayan Cortes will start between the sticks.
Lanus
As for the visitors, making major history on February 27th as they were crowned Recopa Sudamericana champions thanks to an iconic 4-2 aggregate win against Brazilian giants Flamengo, Lanus certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen putting in another gritty performance as they secured a 1-0 victory away at Velez Sarsfield, Mauricio Pellegrino’s side have rightfully received plenty of public praise. Laying down a heavyweight marker earlier in the month as they stormed their way to an empathic 5-0 romp against Newells Old Boys, Friday’s guests have won each of their previous three domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 7-0. Knowing that they can move within touching distance of top spot in Group A this weekend, Lanus should travel across Buenos Aires smelling the chance to make another high-profile statement.
Lanus Team News
In what looks set to be a huge blow for Lanus on Friday, 20-year-old sensation Dylan Aquino limped off after sustaining a first-half knock against Velez Sarsfield last week and is seen as a major doubt here.
Likewise, dealing with a recent muscle issue and not featuring over the past few weeks, Matias Sepulveda will once again miss out this weekend. However, returning to Pellegrino’s travelling squad last week, Colombian youngster Yoshan Valois could get some more minutes under his belt.
Argentinos Juniors vs Lanus Key Factors to Consider
- When Argentinos Juniors and Lanus last met back in September 2025, Friday’s hosts collected a 1-0 victory at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
- The Juniors are unbeaten in their previous four meetings against Friday’s guests (three wins, one draw).
- Lanus have won their previous three domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 7-0.
- Friday’s hosts have failed to register more than a single strike in any of their last nine consecutive appearances at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
- Six of the last seven showdowns between Argentinos Juniors and Lanus have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Riding a major wave of momentum since their iconic Recopa Sudamericana success last month, Lanus will travel across Buenos Aires looking to make another heavyweight statement. However, hit with a 1-0 loss when they last travelled to the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona back in September, don’t be surprised to see chances come at a premium this weekend. It should be noted, with six of the previous seven meetings between Friday’s opponents finishing with under 2.5 goals, we are expecting a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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