Defensa y Justicia will aim to extend its impressive 2026 unbeaten streak when they face Chaco For Ever this Wednesday, April 1st, at 19:00 at the Estadio Florencio Sola, in the Round of 32 of the Copa Argentina. El Halcón from Florencio Varela enters this crucial match as the clear favorite.

The team led by Mariano Soso is enjoying a solid run, remaining undefeated in all competitions throughout 2026. They recently secured an important victory against Unión, showcasing their competitiveness and resilience. Despite accumulating more draws than wins in the local league, Defensa y Justicia has established itself as a tough opponent to beat.

In contrast, Chaco For Ever, under the guidance of Ricardo Pancaldo, arrives in a completely opposite situation. The team from Chaco has failed to secure a single victory in the first seven rounds of the Primera Nacional and is also grappling with a delicate institutional crisis. Their offensive struggles and lack of collective solidity have left them at the bottom of the table.

This Copa Argentina clash represents a crucial test for El Albinegro, who seek to upset a Primera División opponent and turn their poor form around. For Defensa y Justicia, the Copa Argentina always generates high expectations, and advancing to the Round of 16 is a primary objective to maintain their strong start to the season.

The probable lineups for the match are: Defensa y Justicia with Cristopher Fiermarín; Lucas Souto, Damián Fernández, Emiliano Amor, David Martínez, Elías Pereyra; Santiago Sosa, Aarón Molinas; Juan Manuel Gutiérrez, Rubén Botta, Agustín Hausch. Coach: Mariano Soso. Chaco For Ever is expected to line up with Nicolás Caprio; Alan Luque, David Valdez, Ricardo Garay, Mathías Silvera; Juan Manuel Carrizo, Brian Nievas, Andrés Lioi, Lucas Pruzzo; Germán Pacheco and Leonardo Marinucci.