BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — A Primera Nacional clash on Saturday pits a surging Lanus side against a struggling San Mart San Juan, with the home team looking to defy both the league table and recent form.

Lanus (8-4-3) enters the match near the top of the domestic table, while San Mart San Juan (3-6-3) sits near the bottom. The disparity is even starker across all competitions, where Lanus boasts an 11-4-3 record compared to San Mart San Juan’s 6-22-8 mark.

Despite their strong position, Lanus is looking to rebound from a 2-1 away loss to Banfield on Monday, which snapped a five-match unbeaten streak in the Primera Nacional. Prior to that defeat, Lanus had secured impressive victories, including a 2-0 win over Independiente and a 2-1 result against Almagro.

Conversely, San Mart San Juan is mired in a difficult stretch, having lost its last match 1-0 to Godoy Cruz on Sunday. Their season has been defined by offensive struggles, with the club frequently failing to score.

However, a projection from Interstat’s game simulator offers a surprising outlook, forecasting a 2-1 victory for the home side. This prediction suggests San Mart San Juan could capitalize on its home pitch to pull off a significant upset against a favored Lanus squad.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.