San Lorenzo de Almagro travel to face Vélez Sarsfield with positive momentum, a clash in the 15th round of the Clausura scheduled for Saturday 31 October at 19:15. Eduardo Amor's side is on a run of two consecutive victories, allowing them to approach the fixture at the Fortín with more confidence than their hosts, who have struggled for consistency.
The Cyclone's last outing was a valuable 2-1 away win against Estudiantes de La Plata. For that match, the manager stuck with a back three of Gastón Corujo, Daniel Arboleda and Amor himself, while the midfield pairing of Nicolás Tripichio and Facundo Gulli provided solidity. The winning goal was scored by Argentine-German forward Alexander Ladstatter, one of the standout signings from the last transfer window.
Vélez's current form
Vélez Sarsfield, meanwhile, has shown irregular form. Their last match was a narrow 1-0 home win over Gimnasia de Mendoza, but prior to that they drew 2-2 with Platense, also at home. This recent record suggests the Fortín is strong on its own ground but has had difficulty closing out games convincingly. For San Lorenzo, this represents an opportunity to pick up points away from the Nuevo Gasómetro, something they managed in their last trip.
San Lorenzo manager Eduardo Amor has been able to work with a settled group this week. The starting lineup that beat Estudiantes is likely to be repeated, featuring Javier Devecchi in goal and an attacking trident of Ladstatter, Rubén Auzmendi and the creative Franco Farías playing behind them. Continuity in the eleven is a significant asset ahead of a tough fixture.
The team sits in a mid-table position, but three points in Liniers could provide a significant boost for the final stretch of the championship. The defence, which looked solid in the 1-0 win over Riestra, will face the challenge of containing a Vélez attack that has not been particularly prolific.
San Lorenzo's last defeat dates back to 3 October, a 3-0 loss away to Defensa y Justicia. Since then, the team has markedly improved its collective performance. The international break allowed for fine-tuning of tactical details and the recovery of players with minor knocks. Central midfielder Tomás Rodríguez, for instance, completed all training sessions and is available.
The match will be played at the José Amalfitani Stadium, a venue where the Cyclone has not won for several seasons. Breaking that streak will be the clear objective for Amor's squad. Riding a two-game winning streak, the team travels in high spirits aiming to extend their positive run. The fixture is set for Saturday 31 October at 19:15, with no confirmed free-to-air television broadcast at this time.
