Overview

• The Clausura Zone A match kicks off at 19:00 at Estadio UNO in La Plata, with Sebastián Martínez refereeing and ESPN Premium broadcasting.
• Coach Eduardo Domínguez plans a heavily rotated XI featuring many academy players and at least three debuts against Defensa y Justicia.
• Reported changes include Fabricio Iacovich potentially starting in goal for Fernando Muslera, debuts for Matías Magdaleno and Máximo Desábato, a possible first start for Lucas Cornejo, the return of Gabriel Neves, and Lucas Alario back after five matches.
• Estudiantes enters with uneven form, taking 4 of the last 15 points across competitions and most recently losing 2-1 to River in La Plata.
• Defensa y Justicia is missing Aaron Molinas and Cesar Pérez through injury, comes off a 2-1 loss to Platense, and is still seeking its first away win under Mariano Soso.