Union 0-0 River Plate - Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview

Claudio Corvalan will return from suspension here but may well remain on the bench after a strong win and clean sheet in his absence.
Nicolas Paz was able to allay fears of injury to take Corvalan's place last time out and could well continue here.

Franco Mastantuono's remarkable rise continues as his late free kick last time out means the 16-year-old should retain his place here.
Facundo Colidio could miss out again here through injury with team selection somewhat of a mystery given the uncertainty over who will take charge.
Nicolas Fonseca made a real impression off the bench and could be rewarded with a start here.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
5	R. Plate	9	9	5	36
6	Union	10	6	7	36

Prediction

While Huracan vs Racing Club will be the game of the weekend, the moment of the weekend will come here as speculation is rife that Marcelo Gallardo will make his return to the dugout in charge of River Plate much sooner than many would have thought.
An ill-advised move to manage in the Middle East when many thought Gallardo would make the deserved step to Europe has paid dividends for River who continually underperformed under former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis.
Union themselves will want to spoil any potential party as they remain second in the division despite defeat to fellow contenders Racing Club prior to their win over Rosario Central.