Banfield vs Lanus Match Preview

Today's local clash in Buenos Aires for the  Argentinian Copa de la Liga Profesional brings us the matchup between Banfield and Lanus at Estadio Florencio Sola. All matches continue to be played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Banfield failed to get a positive result against San Lorenzo in the previous round, sharing points after a goalless draw. This bittersweet result brought Banfield at the 4th place of the 2nd group with 8 points, having 2 wins and 2 draws so far.

In the previous round of the domestic Cup, Banfield managed to qualify after a 2-0 win over Atletico Gemes, a lower division club. Martin Payero remains doubtful for today's game as he remains injured and his participation is a last-minute decision by their manager Javier Sanguinetti. I expect Banfield to will play very offensively here to get all three points.

After a 2-1 win over Atletico Tucuman, Lanus shared points with Uracan on the road playing a bore draw. Luis Zubeldia's side has 3 wins and 1 draw in Copa de la Liga Profesional so far. Lanus is 4th-placed with 10 points and their main target is to reach the next round of the competition.

The good news for the team is that defender Nicolás Aguirre recovered after getting positive to Covid-19 and he is expected to start here. Guillermo Burdisso on the opposite remains unavailable due to injury. 

Both sides are in great shape so far and I expect an exciting game with many goal-scoring chances. BTTS: Yes is my call in this one, offered at 2.10 odds.