Argentinos Juniors have held the upper hand in recent top-flight encounters, emerging victorious in three of the last six league meetings between the two sides. However, Lanus have proven difficult to break down in knockout scenarios, recently contesting a tight Round of 16 battle against this same opposition.

• Argentinos Juniors have maintained a 50% win rate in their last six home matches at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
• Lanus have struggled for consistency in front of goal, failing to score in three of their last five fixtures.
• The 'Bicho' have shown defensive lapses recently, conceding eight goals across their last five matches despite their high league standing.
• Lanus have a recent history of bouncing back from heavy defeats, following a 0-4 continental loss with domestic resilience.

Both squads appear to be at full strength for this pivotal encounter with no fresh injuries reported. Lanus will rely on their counter-attacking profile which has seen them look more comfortable away from home, while Argentinos Juniors look to regain the defensive structure that defined their early-season title charge.