As Lechero fights to climb out of relegation danger, Lepra pushes to remain atop Group B.
Tristan Suárez and Independiente Rivadavia collide this Saturday, October 20, in a fixture tied to the 22nd round of the 2023 First National season.
Two clubs with starkly different realties face off: Lechero is battling to avoid the drop, while Lepra sits proudly at the summit of Group B.
How did they reach these places? Under the guidance of Gabriel Di Noia, Lechero has endured a recent stretch of misfortune, including a 3-2 defeat to Deportivo Maipú and ten consecutive winless matches. That sequence leaves them second from bottom with 17 points. In contrast, Alfredo Berti’s side arrives brimming with confidence after a win over Chacarita, reaching the top of the group with 43 points.
The most recent head-to-head meeting occurred on March 12, a 3-1 victory for Tambero, with goals from Gonzalo Bergessio, Maximiliano Brambillo and Braian Miranda. Alex Arce found the net for the guests, reducing the deficit for Bautista Gargantini.
It is worth noting that the championship is split into two zones, one with 18 teams and the other with 19, with home-and-away rounds played among all participants. The top two clubs from the stronger section will meet in a final to determine the first promotion to a higher level. The runner-up and the teams finishing from second to eighth contend for a secondary route to promotion, while the bottom teams automatically drop a division. The team positioned second from bottom in each group will enter a repechage to avoid relegation.
The best preview and statistics for the match are provided by GOAL, with a detailed breakdown of form, head-to-head and tactical notes (GOAL).