**Platense's looking to pile on the misery for a Central Córdoba side that just took a 5-0 hammering.** This is exactly the kind of matchup where form matters — and the hosts have the clear edge. 🔵

Platense have picked up some decent results lately, mixing wins and draws to stay afloat. Central Córdoba, meanwhile, are spiraling: winless in five with that embarrassing loss to Vélez hanging heavy. The head-to-head also favors the home side, who've won two of their last five meetings.

Key storylines:

- **Platense's attacking trio** of Merlini, Retamar, and Sepúlveda will fancy their chances against a Córdoba defence that looked vulnerable last time out
- **Central Córdoba without A. Maciel** (suspended) and F. Aguilar (injured) are short-handed at the back when they can least afford it
- **Platense dealing with five injury absentees** but still have enough firepower to punish a demoralized opponent

Expected lineups:

- **Club Atlético Platense**: J. Cozzani, T. A. Silva, Víctor Cuesta, A. Lagos, M. Barrios, M. Amarfil, J. Gauto, B. Merlini, N. Retamar, B. Sepúlveda
- **Central Córdoba**: A. Aguerre, D. Cáceres, F. Mansilla, Y. Casermeiro, F. Martínez, M. Vera, L. González, H. Tijanovich, M. Iacobellis, D. Barrera

Prediction:

**Platense 2–0 Central Córdoba.** Lean on the hosts to capitalize on a vulnerable away side.