Recoleta vs San Lorenzo prediction 08.04.2026 | Copa Sudamericana

The last season was historic for Recoleta. They ended sixth in the domestic league and qualified for a CONMEBOL competition in their history. Recoleta are playing well in the current campaign, too. They are a mid-table team in Apertura and could repeat the success from the previous season. Recoleta are in a solid form with two victories in the last three matches. In the previous game, Jorge Gonzalez's team won 4-2 at home against Paraguayan San Lorenzo. The teams were pretty even for most of the match, but the hosts' much better efficiency was enough for another victory. 

Recoleta's main strength is their well-organized and strong defense. They conceded three goals in the last three matches. On offense, Jorge Gonzalez's team has had occasional issues, but four goals in their most recent outing show that Recoleta are ready for their Copa Sudamericana debut. 

Some of the previous years were tough for San Lorenzo, but last season they ended seventh in the Argentinian league, and now the team from Buenos Aires again seems to be on the right track. San Lorenzo are in the current Apertura ninth, but with only five points fewer than the group leader, Velez Sarsfield. Also, Gustavo Alvarez's team is in solid form with two victories in the last three matches across all competitions. Last weekend, San Lorenzo won 1-0 at home against Estudiantes La Plata. The home side didn't dominate, but their good efficiency and strong defense were enough for all three points. Now, San Lorenzo will travel to Asuncion, where the Argentinian side will be the favorites, but away trips in South America are rarely simple, and this one is unlikely to be any different.

After a big victory against Estudiantes La Plata, San Lorenzo's head coach, Gustavo Alvarez, was very satisfied with what his players had shown. He said, "I think the team played today with passion, grit, determination, and courage, and that's what I value most about the squad ."

Similar to Recoleta, San Lorenzo's main strength is also their defense. The team from Buenos Aires conceded only one goal in the previous three games in all competitions.