Union de Santa Fe – Lanus : Preview & Prediction
Unión and Lanús play at the Estadio 15 de Abril, in a clash of the 6th round of the Argentine Superliga. In this stadium, the history of direct clashes is in favour of the home team, which has 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. In fact, the last time they met at this stadium was on 01-03-2021, in a Superliga match that ended with Unión Santa Fe winning (3-2). The goals were scored by J. Garcia (36′ and 55′ ) and D. Juarez (90′ ) for Unión and by J. Sand (51′ ) and N. Orsini (16′ ) for Unión. Orsini (16′ ) for Lanus. Home advantage could play an important role in this match as both teams show significant differences in their home and away results.
The home team is currently in 18th place with 7 points after 7 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost at home to River Plate by (1-5). In the last match, they beat Boca Juniors by (1-2). This is a stronger team when playing at their home stadium, as in the last 30 matches they record 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses at their home stadium. In the last game they played, for Copa Bridgestone South American, they lost with Nacional away by (2-0). In the last 9 home games in the championship, Unión has won 5 and lost 4, getting 15 points out of 27.
In this competition they have lost the last 4 games they have played at their home stadium. In the matches played at their home stadium, there are some more frequent results: at the end of the first 45′ 0-0 (5 in 9 matches) and at the end of the match 1-0 (4 in 9 matches). Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored regularly, as they have scored in 8 of the last 10 matches of this competition. In 19 games of this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and never managed to turn the result around.
Unión is in the middle of the table and knows they need to win to improve their performance, so the team requires concentration, focus and dedication during the 90 minutes. The team from Santa Fe province must dominate the match in midfield with possession, physical strength and organisation, in order to advance with discipline in passing and wait for the most opportune moment to shoot at goal. In defence, Lanus will need intense players who keep a tight control over their opponents’ defence to deny them an opportunity.
The away team is currently in 20th place with 5 points after 4 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Colón by (1-0). In the last match, they lost to River Plate by (2-1). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when playing with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have registered 1 win, 7 draws and 7 losses as visitors, with a total of 15 goals scored and 22 suffered. At home they won 7 games, drew 5 and lost 3, with a total of 25 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last game they played, in the South American Bridgestone Cup, they lost with Independiente del Valle away by (2-1). In their last 10 away league games, Lanus have 5 draws and 5 defeats, with 5 points out of a possible 30.
Lanus haven’t won any of their last 10 away games in this competition. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 games, but their attack has scored with regularity, as they have scored goals in 9 of their last 10 games for this competition. In 19 games in this competition, it has conceded the first goal 6 times and has never managed to reverse the result.
Lanús faces another clash that promises to be difficult and they need to win to improve their performance and move up the table. The Buenos Aires team will have to assume an offensive posture, trying to control the duel with the possession of the ball, tactical organization and technical imposition in the midfield, being able to advance with agility in the passes to seek the infiltration in the opposing defense and make the shot on goal. In addition, an intense and dedicated marking during the whole match is essential for the team to be able to hold Unión Santa Fé’s escapes and not be let off.
Union de Santa Fe – Lanus : Betting Tips
OVER 9,5 CORNERS Odds: 2.25
