San Lorenzo vs Arsenal Sarandi Prediction: Both Sides Looking Sharp for a Win

In the upcoming fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 1, San Lorenzo will take on Arsenal Sarandi at the Estádio Pedro Bidegain in Buenos Aires. Going in the matchup, San Lorenzo leads the head-to-head win count by (15-11). Arsenal Sarandi is carrying a burden of disappointment as it’s lagging behind San Lorenzo. The last time these two sides played against each other, the game ended in a draw (3-3). With an off-season break of almost 4 months, we will be witnessing the two sides in action. 

Talking about the goals scored and clean sheets delivered by the two in head-to-head contests, from 7 out of 8 matches, the game total was over 1.5. Moreover, 50% of the matches recorded a total score of over 2.5 goals. There were only two instances recently when the game total of the two crossed the 3.5 goals mark. Talking about the clean sheets, from the recent 8 matches, San Lorenzo has managed 38% clean sheets compared to 13% by Arsenal de Sarandi. Hence, the upcoming fixture is likely to be a tricky one, with sides applying themselves with full commitment and energy. 

San Lorenzo was quite superb in the lateral stage of the previous year’s Argentine Primera Division. With four consecutive wins towards the end, San Lorenzo will be confident of starting the upcoming season with a bang. San Lorenzo wil miss out Jeremias James, who will be missing out for a few months due to a cruciate ligament injury. To date, San Lorenzo has scored 50 goals against Arsenal Sarandi, averaging around 1.39 goals per game. Hence, San Lorenzo will be able to score in their upcoming game against Sarandi. Among the peculiar highlights of San Lorenzo is its fantastic run in the Primera Division, as San Lorenzo has managed to stay unbeaten on 18 occasions from 21 games.

Going in the contest, Arsenal Sarandi is coming off a win in the previous season against Atletico Tigre (1-4). However, Arsenal Sarandi’s overall gameplay was quite average in the last Primera Division. With 43 goals scored in 36 fixtures against San Lorenzo, Arsenal averages around 1.19 goals per game. Though the goal scoring average is on the lower side, Arsenal Sarnadi will be confident for a close contest. Arsenal Sarandi has conceded 11 goals in its last 10 outings, hence, it will look to reinforce its defense, and back players to produce match winning performances.

For the upcoming fixture, San Lorenzo will stand as home favorites to win. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, as only San Lorenzo looks competent to score. The goal scoring average for Arsenal Sarandi can get them the equalizer, however, the chances of winning for Arsenal Sarandi seems unrealistic. Hence, I will back San Lorenzo to win. 

• San Lorenzo to Win for 1.90
• 1st Goal - San Lorenzo for 1.66
• Correct Score 1-0 for 5