National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Platense or Defensores de Belgrano that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Platense nor Defensores de Belgrano as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Platense form and stats
Last season their Copa Argentina adventure ended in the 1st round.A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Platense, who played 1-1 against Atlético Tucumán. That match was also played at this venue (Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López).
Before that match, a Superliga win away at Independiente.Defensores de Belgrano form and stats
Defensores de Belgrano was sent out of Copa Argentina in the 16th finals last season.It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to San Telmo in their previous outing. The match ended in a draw 2-2.
A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Temperley in the Primera B Nacional.A quick return to home after this game, as Defensores are hosting Almagro in the Primera B Nacional only four days away.
Head 2 Head
Platense have put together a streak of 6 consecutive games without losing (3-3-0) when facing Defensores de Belgrano.Top Goalscorers
  G. Benegas 2 goals |  F. Baldassarra 1 goals | N. Castro 1 goals |
Platense missing players
Defensores de Belgrano missing players
| Platense | Defensores de Belgrano | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Won | W | 6 | 10 | ||
| 10 | 8 | Drew | D | 4 | 11 | ||
| 9 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 4 | ||
| 24 | 12 | Scored | S | 17 | 27 | ||
| 27 | 9 | Conceded | C | 11 | 16 | ||
| 84% | 69% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 85% | 76% | ||
| 72% | 54% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 23% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 38% | 24% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 15% | 8% | ||
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 4% | ||
| 52% | 46% | BTTS | BTTS | 23% | 28% | ||
| 28% | 46% | Clean Sheets | C S | 54% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 38% | Failed to Score | F T | 38% | 36% | ||
| 4.2 | 4.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.2 | 4.4 | ||
| 4.9 | 3.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 4.4 | ||
| 2.8 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3.1 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 3 | ||
| 10.7 | 13.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.9 | 8 | ||
| 3.2 | 3.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 2.9 | ||
| 30% | 24% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 37% | 38% | ||
| 11.2 | 10.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.4 | 7 | ||
| 3.4 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.9 | 2.3 | ||
