Form and context

Banfield host Lanus in the Clasico del Sur on matchday 14 of the Torneo Clausura, with the two clubs in very different places. Lanus beat Platense 1-0 last time out and sit in the playoff places, while Banfield lost 0-1 to Argentinos Juniors and are 12th in their table, currently outside the next stage. Banfield have only three wins in 13 league games, and Lanus have seven wins, two draws and four defeats.

Team news

• Banfield: No confirmed team news yet. Coach Pedro Troglio is under heavy pressure after the Argentinos defeat, with fans chanting that they must beat Lanus, and his future is described as uncertain.
• Lanus: No confirmed team news yet. Goalkeeper Nahuel Losada said Lanus want to be champions while Banfield are thinking about saving their year, adding that "to be champion you have to beat them".

What the numbers say

• Banfield's last five in all competitions: a 0-1 loss to Argentinos JRS, a 2-1 win at Tigre, then three straight draws (1-1 Rosario Central, 2-2 Gimnasia L.P., 1-1 Barracas Central).
• Lanus have won four of their last five in all competitions, including 1-0 at Platense, 2-0 over Velez Sarsfield and 3-0 at Deportivo Riestra, with a 0-0 at Newells the only blemish.
• Lanus have won three of the last four head-to-head meetings, including 1-0 in April 2026 and 1-0 in November 2024; the other two recent classics were draws.
• Lanus average 1.4 goals for and 0.6 against across their last 10 matches; Banfield average 1.1 for and 1.6 against.

Our view

Lanus arrive with the stronger run and the better defensive record, and their goalkeeper has made clear how much they want this one. Banfield's home crowd will demand a response, but the league table and recent results point the other way.

Most likely outcome: away win - Lanus have won four of five and took the last meeting 1-0.