Argentinos Juniors travel to face Lanus on Monday, August 24 in a Liga Profesional fixture. The match, scheduled for 8:15 PM at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanus, will be broadcast live on Fanatiz and ViX, as reported by Goal.com.
What is the current form of both teams?
The team managed by Nicolas Diez arrives in excellent form. Argentinos Juniors have won four of their last five Liga Profesional matches, with victories over Racing Club, Belgrano, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto, and Sarmiento. Their only defeat in that span was a 2-0 loss to River Plate on August 16. Across those five games, the Bicho scored eight goals and conceded four, showing solid effectiveness. Three of those four recent wins were achieved away from home, which adds confidence for this visit.
In contrast, Lanus is going through a tough patch. With Mauricio Pellegrino on the bench, the Granate have managed just one win in their last five outings across all competitions, a 3-0 victory over Talleres. They have suffered four defeats, including a heavy 4-0 loss to Cienciano in the Copa Sudamericana and a 3-1 home defeat to Independiente on August 17. In this period, the home side scored eight goals but conceded nine.
What does the head-to-head history show?
Recent history clearly favors Argentinos Juniors. The team from La Paternal has won the last four direct encounters against Lanus. The most recent was on May 10, 2026, when Argentinos Juniors won 2-0 at their home ground. Looking at the last five meetings, the Bicho have won four, with one ending in a goalless draw. Lanus have not beaten Argentinos Juniors in any of the five most recent clashes, a significant psychological factor ahead of Monday's match.
What is the situation in the league standings?
The match carries significant weight for each team's seasonal objectives. In the Clausura table, Argentinos Juniors lead Group B, demonstrating a very consistent campaign. In the same tournament, Lanus sit tenth in Group A. The situation in the Apertura table also reflects the difference: while Argentinos Juniors are second in Group B, Lanus are fifth in Group A. Fans can track the evolution of these positions on our standings page.
Where and how to watch the match live?
Fans unable to attend the stadium have several options to follow the action. Live broadcast is confirmed for the streaming services Fanatiz and ViX. The match can also be viewed on devices like Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV, Roku, and gaming consoles. For viewers outside the coverage region, using a reliable VPN such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN may be necessary to access the streams, following a straightforward setup guide.
With this duel, Argentinos Juniors aim to maintain their positive streak and solidify their lead in Clausura Group B. A win would allow them to keep pressure at the top, while for Lanus it is a key opportunity to break their poor run and reverse the negative head-to-head trend. The full squad details and detailed team statistics are available in our squad and stats sections.
