Central Cordoba vs Defensa y Justicia: Top Meets Bottom

Central Cordoba de Santiago

M. Iacobellis 71'
L. Sequeira 90+6' (pen)

Liga Profesional Argentina

2–2

Full Time

HT 0–1

Alfredo Terrera

Santiago del Estero

Defensa y JusticiaDEF

J. Lucco 36'
L. Fernandez 53'

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Central Córdoba stagger into this fixture on a five-match winless run and having failed to score in 14 of their 16 league outings, making their attacking threat almost non-existent. Defensa y Justicia arrive in far better shape, with four wins from their last six, and they carry…

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Top Stats

1.60xG2.02

45%Possession55%

18 (6)Shots (on target)17 (7)

1Big Chances Created4

Attacking Play

2.13xG on Target1.36

0.93Expected Assists (xA)0.81

80Final Third Entries65

46Penalty Area Entries25

Possession & Passing

301 · 69%Passes (accuracy)412 · 79%

8Corners1

22Poss. Won — Def 3rd28

22Poss. Won — Mid 3rd23

Duels & Pressing

67 (50%)Duels Won67 (50%)

13 (35%)Aerial Duels Won24 (65%)

58Ball Recoveries63

13.3PPDA (Pressing)6.6

Defending & Discipline

4Saves4

4Fouls19

-0.64Goals Prevented+0.13

Central Cordoba vs Defensa y Justicia: Top Meets Bottom

Published Sun 13 Sept

Central Cordoba de Santiago welcome Defensa y Justicia to the Estadio Alfredo Terrera in Santiago del Estero on Friday for Round 10 of the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura. The hosts are desperate for points to escape the foot of the table, while the visitors look to maintain their push near the league summit.

Defensa y Justicia Form Guide

Defensa y Justicia arrive in Round 10 sitting comfortably near the top of the standings, having accumulated 17 points from their first nine matches. Boasting a record of five wins, two draws, and just two defeats, they have built a solid foundation. Their positive goal difference underscores a disciplined tactical approach that has made them one of the standout sides in the current Clausura campaign.

Central Cordoba Form and Standings

It has been a difficult tournament so far for Central Cordoba, who currently languish at the bottom of the table with a mere seven points from nine games. Their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed again on September 11, when they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Boca Juniors. Despite a goal from Cuitiño, strikes from Ángel Romero and Enner Valencia condemned the Santiago del Estero outfit to their sixth league loss, leaving them with a minus-six goal difference.

Key Battle: Central Cordoba's Attack vs Defensa's Backline

Overcoming a resolute Defensa y Justicia defence will be the primary challenge for the hosts. With Central Cordoba struggling to generate consistent attacking momentum, Cuitiño will need to shoulder the creative and goalscoring burden. He faces a stern test against a visiting backline that has consistently stifled opponents, keeping Defensa well within striking distance of the top spot in their group.

A victory for Defensa y Justicia would firmly establish their title credentials as the Clausura progresses, while Central Cordoba urgently need a positive result to ignite a turnaround. Both sides will look to secure crucial momentum ahead of their upcoming late-September fixtures.

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