Lanus vs Independiente Prediction: Will Independiente break Lanus momentum?

In matchday 12 of the Torneo Betano 2025, Lanús welcome Independiente. While both have vastly different feelings to take forward into the next fixture from their last games, they all will want to make a statement as they look to their teams progress to years end.

Lanus (DDWDD)

In their most recent match, Lanús played 1-1 with San Lorenzo. They threatened a response despite going down on the scoreboard in the 65th minute when Marcelino Moreno equalised for them in the 82nd minute. Otherwise, Lanús were the more dominant side on the majority of the statistical grounds (possesion 54%, shots 18-12). The 1.72 xG that their attacking efforts delivered demonstrates that they were able to conjure up chances of a decent quality but lacked the efficiency. But lapses in concentration and a final third lacking in the cutting edge meant they did not get all three points. They defended a little too loosely, and they will need to clamp down on a confident Independiente side.

Independiente (LWWDW)

Independiente arrives to this game after a commanding 4-0 win over Godoy Cruz. Loyola opened the scoring within the first 35 minutes, netting four times as Loyala netted a brace, Ábalo found the back of net, and Arce put the ball in his own net. Ruthless by their attacking performance, they produced eight shots on target and xG of 1.21. The standards they set with their midfield domination (61% possession), as well as their defense not allowing more than 2 shots on target, were set. Independiente did make it a clinical and balanced display, quick transitions and high pressing always causing problems. But, the only concern may be of maintaining that level of sharpness on the road against a more structured opponent.

Expert Betting Tips

This fixture could be a very entertaining one of the round. They will look to build on their good performance and will hope for more end product in front of goal. Independiente, meanwhile, will be keen to ride a wave after their trickery turned on another goal fest, and there should be more of the same attacking fluidity. This is a tight one to call. On the other hand, the form in the past match was so devastating for Independiente and his home strength, which is also very strong, their home strength. Lanús’ weakness could tempt the visitors to play on them early on, but it should be a close and competitive game.