12 points from five games: Argentinos JRS aim to extend their strong Clausura start

Lanus seek a response as Argentinos JRS defend a strong start

Lanus welcome Argentinos JRS in Clausura round six on Tuesday, with the visitors arriving in second place in Group B and the hosts sitting 13th in Group A. Kick-off is scheduled for 00:15 UTC, with S. Zunino appointed referee. The contrasting league positions give the match a clear edge: Argentinos can strengthen an excellent opening, while Lanus need points to move away from the lower part of their group.

Form points towards an away challenge

Argentinos JRS have collected 12 points from five matches, winning four and losing once. Their recent sequence is also the stronger of the two: four wins in their last five games, with only one defeat. Lanus have six points from five matches, with two wins and three losses, and their most recent results show two defeats in their last three outings.

That momentum could influence the visitors’ approach. Argentinos have made an efficient start and may be encouraged to play with the confidence of a side already near the top of the table. Lanus, meanwhile, have the benefit of home form that is not weak: four wins, four draws and three losses. Their six home clean sheets also suggest they can make the game difficult even when results have been inconsistent.

Formation contrast could shape the contest

Lanus have overwhelmingly preferred a 4-2-3-1, using it in 17 matches, while their alternative 4-4-2 has appeared five times. That regularity points to a settled structure, with two deeper midfielders providing protection and a three-player attacking line supporting the centre-forward. Their home numbers are modest but controlled, with 11 goals scored and nine conceded across the recorded matches.

Argentinos JRS most often use a 4-3-3, selected in 11 matches, although they have also used a 4-2-3-1 five times. Their wider range of shapes includes 4-3-1-2, 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1, 4-2-2-2 and 3-1-4-2. The usual 4-3-3 could test how Lanus handle width and midfield numbers, while the visitors’ other options give them flexibility if the match demands a different balance.

Aquino and Molina carry the main scoring threat

D. Aquino is Lanus’ leading attacking reference among the listed players, with six goals and two assists in 18 appearances. Argentinos’ T. Molina has five goals and two assists in 19 appearances, making him the visitors’ comparable source of production. Molina’s side have scored 11 goals away from home, but have conceded 13, while Lanus have scored 11 at home and conceded nine. Those figures point to a contest where the hosts’ defensive record will be tested by Argentinos’ stronger momentum.

Prediction

Lanus 1-1 Argentinos JRS. Lanus’ home defensive record should keep the contest close, but Argentinos’ superior Clausura position and recent form make an away win difficult to dismiss.