# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 15 | +4 | 25 |
15 |
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17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 20 |
Deportivo Laferrere is showing consistent, albeit not winning, form. In their last five matches, the team has suffered only one defeat (1-2 to Villa Dálmine), secured one victory (2-0 against Argentino de Merlo), and drawn three times. The away nature of these draws is particularly telling – 0-0 with Argentino Quilmes and Flandria, as well as 1-1 with Brown de Adrogué. This highlights their defensive reliability and how difficult they are to break down, especially on the road. At home, Laferrere has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats with a goal difference of 9-7, which points to reliability but not dominance.
Acassuso is in a deep crisis. A run of four consecutive defeats in the league (0-2 to Sacachispas, 0-2 to San Martín Burzaco, 2-3 to Deportivo Armenio, and 0-1 to Liniers) was interrupted only by one away goalless draw 0-0 with Comunicaciones. In these matches, the team conceded 8 goals while scoring only 2, revealing systemic problems both in attack and defense. Their away record is particularly weak: 1 win, 3 draws, and 3 defeats with a goal difference of 7-10.
The tournament standings statistics put everything into perspective. Deportivo Laferrere occupies 7th position with 22 points and a positive goal difference of +3. The team is characterized by a high level of cohesion and defensive solidity, having conceded just 14 goals in 15 matches – one of the best records in the league. Their current form of DWDLD confirms their resilience. In contrast, Acassuso is in 16th place with 17 points and a negative goal difference of -4. Their current form of LDLLL vividly illustrates their slump. The team shows vulnerability in defense, having conceded 21 goals.
Head-to-head history shows parity, but with a slight advantage for the home side. In the last three direct encounters, two ended in draws, and in the most recent match in May 2025, Acassuso secured a narrow 1:0 victory at home. However, this victory was achieved during a period of different form for both teams. At Deportivo Laferrere's ground in September 2024, the teams also played out a 0:0 draw, indicating a traditionally hard-fought rivalry with few goals.
Tactically, the match is likely to unfold as a battle for possession in midfield. Deportivo Laferrere, possessing a more reliable defense, will control the game, trying not to force things but capitalizing on chances. Their strength lies in organization and discipline, especially from set-pieces, as seen in the match against Argentino de Merlo. Acassuso, being in a state of crisis, will likely focus on defensive actions and attempts to counter-attack; however, their poor conversion rate and defensive issues make this a difficult task, especially away from home. The key factor will be Laferrere's ability to break down the deep, low block that the visitors are likely to deploy.
The match outcome recommendation is based on the clear imbalance in current form, tournament motivation, and home advantage. Deportivo Laferrere is the clear favorite. Considering their defensive stability and Acassuso's problems scoring away from home, the most probable outcome is a Home Win. The predicted scoreline is 1:0 or 2:0 in favor of the hosts, which aligns with both their home statistics (averaging 1.29 goals scored per game) and the general trend of low-scoring head-to-head encounters.