San Lorenzo de Almagro are gearing up for a high-voltage clash against Boca Juniors this Sunday in the tenth round of the Clausura tournament. The match will be played at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain starting at 14:45 local time.
The team from Boedo arrives after a 1-1 draw against Independiente in Avellaneda. Facundo Farías scored the equalising goal in the 51st minute, assisted by Danilo Arboleda. That result keeps El Ciclón in tenth place in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 11 points, from three wins, two draws and four defeats. Their inconsistent recent form is reflected in just one win from their last five league matches. Their star forward, R. Auzmendi, is the squad's top scorer with six goals in 17 appearances this season.
The match preview
The last meeting between the two, back in March, ended in a 1-1 draw at La Bombonera. For this clash, the San Lorenzo manager is expected to keep the core of the team that faced Independiente, using a 3-4-1-2 formation. The defence, which has shown solidity in recent outings, will be key to stopping a Boca side sitting in sixth place. Following this match, San Lorenzo will travel to face Lanús in the eleventh round of the tournament.
The squad status and possible lineups can be checked on the squad page. The full Clausura schedule, including upcoming fixtures, is available in our fixtures section.
A win against a direct rival like Boca Juniors would allow San Lorenzo to close in on the top spots and build on an inconsistent start to the campaign.
