In-Form Aldosivi Backed to Avoid Defeat

Walteri has returned for a second spell as sporting director of Defensa y Justicia. The club signed Fernando Roman from Aldosivi, while midfielder Blanco and forward Leandro Fernandez have also joined.

Aldosivi are coached by Di Martino. The squad underwent a major overhaul before the second phase of the season, bringing in nine new players including Matias Godoy, while 16 players left the club.

Defensa y Justicia have no suspensions, injury doubts or confirmed absentees for this match.

Aldosivi also have no suspensions, injury doubts or confirmed absentees.

Defensa y Justicia are looking to bounce back after a heavy 4-1 away defeat to Racing Club in the Argentine Cup. Their back line has looked shaky, and they have often been exposed after losing the ball in midfield. There is no doubt that tightening up defensively and conceding fewer goals will be a major focus in their opening game of the new campaign.

Aldosivi come into this game on the back of a historic result, having stunned River Plate 3-1 away in the Argentine Cup last time out. Their efficient counter-attacking play was the key to that win, while the defence also stayed solid under pressure.

The home side should try to dominate possession, but their defensive instability and Aldosivi's sharp counter-attacking approach make this a much more even contest. A draw looks a strong possibility, and taking Aldosivi on the handicap appeals.

The last league meeting between the two sides ended in a 0-0 draw.