AP Sports Preview: Peñarol at Ferro Carril Oeste

OBERÁ, Argentina (Interstat) — Ferro Carril Oeste hosts Peñarol in an Argentinian Liga A matchup Friday night at Hector Etchart Arena, with both teams jockeying for playoff positioning in the final weeks of the regular season.

Ferro Carril Oeste (19-15) enters on a three-game winning streak, including an 81-74 victory at Sante Fe on April 15 and an 87-81 home result against Peñarol on Sunday, April 19. Peñarol (17-15) has lost three of its last four, most recently falling 81-84 at Obera on April 16.

The teams split their two prior meetings this season. Ferro Carril Oeste won 97-84 at home on Sept. 28, 2025, before Peñarol answered with an 87-80 victory at home on April 19.

Players to watch

For Peñarol, forward Luciano Guerra has emerged as a consistent offensive threat. In his last six games, Guerra has scored 20 points (April 16 at Obera), 12 points (April 14 at La Union) and 14 points on three separate occasions. He has also recorded at least four rebounds in four of those six outings, including a five-rebound, four-assist performance March 29 against Instituto Cordoba.

For Ferro Carril Oeste, guard Jano David Martinez provides playmaking and rebounding. Martinez has dished at least six assists in two of his last five games, including six assists to go with five points and five rebounds in a 90-89 win at La Union on April 1. He also grabbed nine rebounds in a 75-76 loss to Obera on April 8.

Series history

Friday’s contest marks the third meeting between the clubs this season. Peñarol leads the all-time series in the current campaign 1-1, but Ferro Carril Oeste has won two of the last three overall.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.