Mauro Luna Diale returned from injury last time out as an unused substitute and a 4-0 loss away to Velez Sarsfield will no doubt see him play a part here. Franco Calderon saw red against Velez so will serve a suspension for this game. A late equaliser from substitute Matias Pellegrini against Argentinos Juniors may well be enough to earn a starting spot this time round. Manuel Castro did not have the best of games against Argentinos, but he will probably be given another chance to save his spot before Gustavo Del Prete comes in instead.
A 4-0 defeat last time out would normally see alarm bells ringing, but given Union played a team on fire in Velez, a few allowances will be awarded, but that will not last long if they do not improve here. Juan Portillo coming in for the suspended Franco Calderon may be a blessing in disguise for the hosts given the latter's poor showings in recent weeks. The former is a much more commanding operator. Five goals in nine appearances from wide man Manuel Castro has been a difference maker for Estudiantes. Expect him to net here if the visitors are to pick up the three points. While Castro will get the headlines, Fabian Noguera has been the solid, intelligent presence in the backline that has allowed the visitors to retain a solid shape when dispossessed taking risks. 1:2
Union have drawn their last 5 home matches against Estudiantes in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Estudiantes's last 5 games (Liga Profesional). Union have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches against Estudiantes in all competitions. Estudiantes are undefeated in their last 12 matches against Union in all competitions. Union have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Estudiantes in all competitions.
A 4-0 defeat last time out would normally see alarm bells ringing, but given Union played a team on fire in Velez, a few allowances will be awarded, but that will not last long if they do not improve here. Juan Portillo coming in for the suspended Franco Calderon may be a blessing in disguise for the hosts given the latter's poor showings in recent weeks. The former is a much more commanding operator. Five goals in nine appearances from wide man Manuel Castro has been a difference maker for Estudiantes. Expect him to net here if the visitors are to pick up the three points. While Castro will get the headlines, Fabian Noguera has been the solid, intelligent presence in the backline that has allowed the visitors to retain a solid shape when dispossessed taking risks. 1:2
Mauro Luna Diale returned from injury last time out as an unused substitute and a 4-0 loss away to Velez Sarsfield will no doubt see him play a part here. Franco Calderon saw red against Velez so will serve a suspension for this game. A late equaliser from substitute Matias Pellegrini against Argentinos Juniors may well be enough to earn a starting spot this time round. Manuel Castro did not have the best of games against Argentinos, but he will probably be given another chance to save his spot before Gustavo Del Prete comes in instead.
Union have drawn their last 5 home matches against Estudiantes in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Estudiantes's last 5 games (Liga Profesional). Union have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches against Estudiantes in all competitions. Estudiantes are undefeated in their last 12 matches against Union in all competitions. Union have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Estudiantes in all competitions.
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Union Santa Fe VS Estudiantes La Plata 