BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Interstat) — A crucial Primera Nacional fixture is set for Friday as Lanus hosts Atletico Tucuman in a match with significant implications for the Argentine second division.

Lanus (8-5-1) enters the contest holding a stronger position in the league table compared to Atletico Tucuman (6-7-2). The home side has been formidable, with a 4-1-1 record in its last six matches across all competitions. Its most recent outing was a 1-1 draw with San Martin de San Juan on Nov. 8.

Atletico Tucuman arrives with momentum from a 2-1 victory over Godoy Cruz on Nov. 9, a result that snapped a three-match losing streak in league play. Despite a challenging season overall, the visitors have shown they can secure results against top competition, evidenced by a pair of 2-0 wins over River Plate in September.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Atletico Tucuman is projected to continue its recent form with a 2-1 road victory. This prediction sets up a compelling clash between Lanus’s consistent home form and Atletico Tucuman’s potential to pull off an upset.

The match is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time at Lanus’s home stadium.