When Estudiantes de La Plata steps onto the pitch Monday night (6:15 PM ET) to host Aldosivi, they’ll carry the weight of a red-hot five-game winning streak—one that’s turned their Clausura campaign from promising to downright dominant. The Pincharratas haven’t just been winning; they’ve been imposing their will, with a brand of football that’s as relentless as it is effective. Now, they face an Aldosivi side desperate to halt a spiraling skid—four losses in five matches—that’s threatened to derail their season before the business end of the tournament.

The contrast in form sets up a classic clash of momentum versus desperation. Estudiantes, riding high and playing with the confidence of a team that expects to dictate terms, will look to exploit an Aldosivi defense that’s leaked goals during their slump. But with their backs against the wall, the visitors could arrive with nothing to lose—a dangerous proposition for any opponent. In a league where every point is a battle, this isn’t just another fixture; it’s a test of whether Estudiantes’ surge is sustainable or if Aldosivi can muster the resilience to pull off a season-altering upset under the lights.