San Lorenzo and Sarmiento will be seeking their inaugural victory of the Argentine Primera Division's second phase as they clash at Estadio Pedro Bidegain on Monday evening.
It seems like ages since San Lorenzo secured qualification for the Copa Libertadores last season. Their start to the current phase of the Argentine Primera Division has been less than ideal, with just one point earned from their first two matches.
The team began the second phase with a disappointing 1-0 loss against Deportiva Riestra, followed by a 1-1 draw at home against Lanus, where Cristian Ferreira's goal salvaged a point after conceding early. Since Leandro Romagnoli took charge on April 19, the team has shown mixed results, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in his first six games, but they are yet to secure a league victory and are winless in their last five Primera Division matches.
On the other hand, Sarmiento will be eager to break their poor run against San Lorenzo, having failed to defeat them in their last four encounters. Their recent form has been concerning, especially since their loss to San Lorenzo in March, with six defeats in their last seven league games and only one point earned during that period.
Throughout the first phase of the campaign, Israel Damonte's team managed just nine points, finishing second from bottom. Their away record under Damonte has been less than stellar, with only one victory since his appointment in February, and they head into this match without a win in their last three outings.
Prediction: San Lorenzo 1-0 Sarmiento
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