Belgrano and Argentinos Juniors hard to split in heavyweight clash

Belgrano have home advantage and extra rest, while Argentinos Juniors come in with perfect early form but a defensive injury concern. With both sides carrying strong points into the matchup, a draw looks the most likely outcome.

By 7MTHScore Staff

Belgrano will again be without defender Federico Ricca and midfielder Juan Vasquez, with both sidelined by muscle injuries.

Argentinos Juniors, meanwhile, can call on forward Diego Pussetto again after he completed his suspension. However, centre-back Franco Paredes suffered a muscle strain in the last match and will miss this game.

Belgrano opened their league campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rosario Central. With their midweek Round 2 fixture postponed, they sit on three points from one match in Group B. The extra rest should help their preparations, and they are usually a very tough side to beat at home.

Argentinos Juniors were in excellent form in midweek, sweeping Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto aside 3-0 at home. Added to their opening 3-2 away win over Sarmiento, they now have six points from two matches in Group B. Their attack clicked well in the last outing, but the late injury to a key central defender could leave some concern at the back.

Belgrano are expected to take the initiative and use their fitness advantage to push for victory, while Argentinos Juniors arrive in strong form with a first-choice forward available again. Given Belgrano's formidable home record, they look capable of matching a strong opponent here, and a draw stands out as the best pick.

The two sides last met in the semi-finals of the 2026 first-stage playoffs, drawing 1-1 before Belgrano advanced on penalties.