Defensa y Justicia made it two wins from two against Estudiantes following Sebastián Beccacece's departure. Nicolás Diez's caretaker charge now comes to an end as a permanent successor arrives for Defensa y Justicia. Just one win in the last seven matches has left Patronato languishing in mid table after a positive league start. Jonas Acevedo remains key for Patronato with three goals and four assists so far this campaign. 1:0
There is an element of unknown about the line-up given the dugout change. Andres Rios will be suspended following his red card against Estudiantes. Franco Leys returned to the line-up following injury concerns last time out.
Defensa y Justicia have won their last 5 home matches against Patronato de Parana in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Patronato de Parana's last 6 games (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Patronato de Parana in all competitions. Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in 20 of their last 21 home matches (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia have seen under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 home matches against Patronato de Parana in all competitions. Patronato de Parana have failed to win 20 of their last 21 away matches (Liga Profesional). Patronato de Parana have failed to score in 5 of their last 6 matches (Liga Profesional).
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