A trophy cabinet can never have too much silverware and both Def. de Pronunciamiento and Crucero del Norte know what's at stake in this second leg of the Copa Argentina Qualifying Round clash.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Def. de Pronunciamiento form and stats
Def. de Pronunciamiento was eliminated in the 1st qualifying round last season in the Copa Argentina. CDJU Gualeguaychu was too strong.A good away victory last time out for Def. de Pronunciamiento, who won 3-2 against Crucero del Norte. Prior to that, an away loss at Chaco For Ever in the Torneo Federal A.
This is expected to be a close game, with Def. de Pronunciamiento perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Def. de Pronunciamiento as a small favourite), we find four games. Def. de Pronunciamiento has won 2 of these, drawn 1 and lost 1.
There will be little rest for Def. de Pronunciamiento after this match as they are travelling to Crucero del Norte for a Torneo Federal A game in only four days.
Crucero del Norte form and stats
Last season their Copa Argentina adventure ended in the 2nd qualifying round against Boca Unidos.Two points from the last two away games for Crucero del Norte, which the math geniuses among you will translate to two draws.
Crucero del Norte failed to get anything from their last game, a Copa Argentina home match vs Def. de Pronunciamiento that ended with defeat 2-3. Preceding that match was the 2-2 draw at home vs Club Atlético Güemes.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Crucero del Norte playing away and similar expectations, we found five relevant matches. Results were 1 Crucero del Norte win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
After this away game Crucero del Norte return home for a Torneo Federal A game against Def. de Pronunciamiento. That game is only four sleeps after this.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Crucero del Norte - Def. de Pronunciamiento 2-3 earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last two meetings): Def. de Pronunciamiento won 1 game, 0 matches ended with a draw and Crucero del Norte has 1 win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 1 / 1Top Goalscorers
  E. Noir 5 goals |   I. Molinas 4 goals |
Def. de Pronunciamiento missing players
Crucero del Norte missing players
| Def. de Pronunciamiento | Crucero del Norte | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Won | W | 2 | 6 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Drew | D | 5 | 8 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 11 | ||
| 29 | 14 | Scored | S | 6 | 20 | ||
| 27 | 9 | Conceded | C | 9 | 26 | ||
| 80% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 84% | ||
| 56% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 25% | 44% | ||
| 44% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 17% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 44% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 40% | ||
| 36% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 42% | 40% | ||
| 40% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 58% | 36% | ||
| 4.4 | 4.2 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2.7 | 3.8 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.8 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4.4 | 4.1 | ||
| 2.4 | 2.2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2.5 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 211 | 108 | Total Shots | T S | 62 | 166 | ||
| 92 | 49 | Shots on Target | S O | 24 | 71 | ||
| 32% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 21% | 27% | ||