The Torneo Apertura tie on Sunday will see San Lorenzo facing opposition in the form of Platense.
Our tips, poll and stats for San Lorenzo v Platense can all be found here (including the best match odds).
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Form Guide
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San Lorenzo
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San Lorenzo enter this match following on from a 1-1 Torneo Apertura stalemate vs Argentinos Juniors.
In that game, San Lorenzo had 29% possession and 5 attempts on goal with 2 on target. The only player to score for San Lorenzo was Andrés Vombergar (69'). On the other side, Argentinos Juniors got 9 shots on goal with 3 on target. Tomás Molina (95') was the scorer for Argentinos Juniors. The match went to penalties and was won 8-7 by San Lorenzo.
Under three goals per match were recorded in 5 of the last 6 meetings where San Lorenzo have been involved. With regard to the goal split during that period, opposition teams scored a total of 4 and San Lorenzo got themselves 5. That trend isn’t assured to follow through into this game, though.
Platense
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Last time out, Platense drew 1-1 in the Torneo Apertura tie with River Plate.
Over the course of 5 of the prior 6 games involving Platense, a comparatively low number of goals have been hit between them and opposing sides. The overall average goals scored per game during that period is just 1.33, with the average goals for Platense being 0.83.
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Head to head
Looking at their past head to head meetings going back to 16/08/2022 shows that these fixtures have been disappointments for Platense. They’ve not been able to register any victories whatsoever while San Lorenzo have been too good for them, finishing as winners in 67% of those ties.
A sum of 11 goals were shared by the two clubs in this period, with 8 for Ciclón and 3 created by Platense. The average number of goals per game works out to 1.83.
The last league encounter featuring these clubs was Torneo Apertura match day 5 on 13/02/2025 and the score finished San Lorenzo 2-1 Platense.
On that day, San Lorenzo managed 58% possession and 14 attempts at goal with 7 of them on target. Their only player to score was Andrés Vombergar (44', 91').
On the other side, Platense got 8 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. Vicente Taborda (31') scored.
The referee was Nazareno Arasa.
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Team News: San Lorenzo
The San Lorenzo boss has a full complement, with no fitness concerns to speak of coming into this match with a fully injury-free group available to select from.
We think that Ciclón look set to kick off with a 4-2-3-1 system featuring Orlando Gill, Ezequiel Herrera, Jhohan Romaña, Gaston Hernández, Elias Baez, Nicolás Tripichio, Elian Irala, Ezequiel Cerutti, Iker Muniain, Malcom Braida and Andrés Vombergar.
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Team News: Platense
Owing to a fully healthy squad available to select from, the Platense boss has no fitness concerns to report before this clash.
We reckon that Platense appear most likely to elect for a 4-2-3-1 lineup using Juan Pablo Cozzani, J. Ignacio Saborido, Ignacio Vazquez, Oscar Salomon, Tomás Silva, Rodrigo Herrera, Leonel Picco, Guido Mainero, Vicente Taborda, Ronaldo Martínez and Augusto Lotti.
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Prediction
In our view, Platense and San Lorenzo could both well score here although it’s hard to see a clear-cut winner.
It appears that a draw might be on the cards. We therefore see a close game with a score draw at the end of the match.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Regarding the current betting odds in the win-draw-win market, a victory for San Lorenzo can be had for 2.55, a bet on the game finishing all-square is 2.75 & selecting a win for Platense can be had at 3.3. They are the most competitive returns available at the current time.
Victor Martins,
11:00 25/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
San Lorenzo
Formed: 1908
Stadium: The Estadio Pedro Bidegain (47,964)
Captain: Malcom Braida
Chairman: Marcelo Moretti
Manager: Miguel Russo
Competitions: Torneo Apertura (Semi-finals), Torneo Clausura (Parent), Torneo Clausura (Zone B)
⭐ Star Man: Alexis Cuello
Mostly deployed in the Striker position, Alexis Cuello was born in Argentina. After having made a senior debut playing for San Lorenzo in the 2024 season, the gifted Forward has managed to score 4 league goals in the Primera División 2024 campaign to date in 26 appearances.