M. Santos faces Lanús’ six-clean-sheet away defence

Lanús’ away defence sets the main test

Can Central Cordoba de Santiago turn home territory into a scoring platform against Lanús? The home side have scored 15 goals in their 15 home games this league season, while Lanús have conceded 16 in 16 away games and kept six away clean sheets. Central’s home record is 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses; Lanús’ away record is 6 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses.

Different positions in the provisional table

In the provisional Clausura - Group A table, Lanús are ranked #5 with 25 points from 15 games, while Central Cordoba de Santiago are ranked #15 with 10 points from 15 games. Lanús therefore hold an eight-point advantage, giving the visitors the stronger current league platform before Sunday’s match.

Form and attacking reference points

Central’s six most recent listed results are Loss, Loss, Loss, Win, Win, Loss. Lanús’ six most recent are Win, Win, Draw, Draw, Loss, Draw. The form sequence gives Lanús the steadier recent base, although the venue remains a relevant counterpoint.

M. Santos is Central’s clearest named goal threat, with 9 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances. Lanús have scored 18 goals in away games this season, averaging 1.10 per away game.

Central have most often used 4-4-2, in 9 matches, while Lanús have used 4-2-3-1 in 26. At kickoff, can M. Santos find a way through the away defence that has produced six clean sheets?