Platense vs San Lorenzo: Prediction for the Match on August 16 2025
Tight match between Platense and San Lorenzo is to be played in the Round 5 of the Torneo Betano Clausura 2025.Platense have not lost in the past three matches at home and San Lorenzo will be looking to build on their latest victory against Velez Sarsfield and place themselves firmly in the upper half of the table.
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Platense headed into this game after a 1-1 draw at Instituto. Their present form is a 5-match unbeaten streak but four of the matches were draws. The one problem they still have is finishing and they have only scored three goals in their previous five games. Platense have maintained clean sheets at home in two out of three of their last matches and their 12 shots per game average indicates that they have plenty of chances but are wasteful (6% conversion rate). Defensively Platense is tight, having allowed just five goals in five matches, their home xG against is just 0.92.They are also likely to build-up play through their wide play, especially as Cuadra and Ocampo stretch the defense of opposing teams.
Platense: Lineup
Coach Kily Gonzalez ought to retain the 4-4-2 formation. Orsini and Martinez play upfront, Zapiola and Mainero are on the wings with Baldassarra and Portillo as the playmaker.
� Platense starting lineup (4-4-2)
Cozzani – Saborido, Vasquez, Salomon, Silva – Zapiola, Baldassarra, Portillo, Mainero – Orsini, Martinez
⛔️ Out: Bay, Goni, Herrera, Loti, Marquez, Picco, Rodriguez, Roldan ( injured)
� Head coach: Kily Gonzalez
San Lorenzo: Form and Statistics
San Lorenzo regained their winning form in Round 4 beating Velez Sarsfield 1-0 at home. Regardless of the low key output in attack (just 4 goals in 5 Clausura matches), their work in defence has been a key quality. This team has the best clean sheet ratio in away games this season (64%) and averagely the team only allows 0.82 goals per game. San Lorenzo is usually conservative in the beginning of the games (73 percent draw in the first half) and use set-pieces and second-half pressure to wear down the opponent. They also only average 7.7 shots per game however their conversion rate (9%) shows that they take their chances well when they arrive.
San Lorenzo: Lineup
Coach Ayude ought to be staying with the 4-3-3 formation with Vombergar as the striker and Cerutti and Cuello in the wings. Midfield is also going to have Tripichio, Peruzzi and Insaurralde attempting to dominate the pace.
� San Lorenzo starting lineup (4-3-3)
Gill – Herrera, Romana, Hernandez, Baez – Tripichio, Peruzzi, Insaurralde – Cerutti, Cuello, Vombergar
⛔️ Out: Arias ( injured)
� Head coach: Ayude
Platense vs San Lorenzo Head-to-Head Statistics
San Lorenzo has the upper hand in the last five games played between the two teams with two wins, two draws, and one loss. Their last encounter was in May of 2025 where Platense won by a shocking 1-0 away.There have been few goals between these two however as there have been less than 2.5 goals in four of the previous five matches.
Platense vs San Lorenzo Betting Trends
- Halftime draw - There is also a good trend of first-half draws with both San Lorenzo and Independiente drawing 73% and 57 % of first halves respectively. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.68;
- Fulltime Score 0-0 - This is a risky bet but given that both teams will be wary and inefficient in front of goal it will have a chance. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 4;
- Under 1.5 goals – Both teams have been solid at the back and have been low scoring. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.79;
Platense vs San Lorenzo Match Prediction 16 August 2025
It is a game between two tactically disciplined teams. The home advantage of Platense could offset the fact that San Lorenzo have an organised defence and we can expect a cagey match. A tie appears to be the most probable outcome due to the inabilities of the two teams to attack.
Our match prediction: Halftime draw for a coefficient of 1.68 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Under 1.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.79 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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