Defensa y Justicia 1-0 Banfield - Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview

Abiel Osorio made his first start for Defensa last time out and should retain his place here.
Alexis Soto will likely return to the starting lineup after he served his suspension against Central Cordoba.

Yonathan Rodriguez started in the cup to allay recent injury fears.
Facundo Sanguinetti will return between the sticks having dropped out for the cup match.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
23	Banfield	3	5	6	14
26	D. y Justicia	2	5	7	11

Prediction

A dreadful performance against Central Cordoba last time out will be one to forget for a Defensa y Justicia side low on confidence.
The only side in the division without a win this season following the loss to Central Cordoba, Defensa need vast improvement quickly to get back to the levels fans are used to seeing from them.
Banfield's shock cup exit to rivals Talleres (RE) saw the lower league side embarrass them 30 years since their last meeting.
With cup progress now behind them, full focus will be on climbing the league table in the second half of the campaign for Banfield.