CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs Estudiantes de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
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CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs Estudiantes de La Plata — Superliga Argentina at El Nuevo Gasometro.
- CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Diego Bonfa
- Assistant 2 Marcelo Errante (Argentina)
21 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 7.2 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Cordoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanús | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Cordoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-03
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
2024-11-05
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
2023-06-21
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–1
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
2022-08-07
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
0–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
2021-08-26
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Mar | CD Riestra | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 2–5 | L |
| 11 Mar | CA Boca Juniors | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | CA Talleres | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Feb | Instituto AC Cordoba | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Mar | CA Central Cordoba | H | 5–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | CA Lanús | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | CA Vélez Sarsfield | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | Estudiantes de La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #12 |
| 29 | Points | 36 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 7 |
| 20 | Scored | 36 |
| 26 | Conceded | 34 |
| -6 | GD | +2 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 26% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
48%
Clean Sheets
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
46%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are 24th (29 pts). Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Rodrigo Auzmendi | 6 G | |
| Alexis Cuello | 5 G | 3 A |
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 4 G | 3 A |
| Alexis Castro | 4 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Estudiantes de La Plata kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Nicolas Tripichio has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 166 appearances.
- 10' A quiet spell here at El Nuevo Gasometro. Estudiantes de La Plata seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 11' A goal from the Argentina international Manuel Insaurralde! He fires home on 11 to make it 1-0!
- 16' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA San Lorenzo de Almagro and Estudiantes de La Plata are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' A meaty challenge results in booking for Facundo Gulli on 18.
- 21' A moment of madness from Lucas Piovi on 21 minutes earns him a card. Estudiantes de La Plata will be frustrated.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Leandro Gonzalez Pirez.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA San Lorenzo de Almagro side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Eric Meza argues furiously but the card stands.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Mathias De Ritis is booked for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro — card on 36.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Time for substitution for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro. Mathias De Ritis is replaced by Teo Rodriguez Pagano.
- 51' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Estudiantes de La Plata backline.
- 55' Edwuin Cetre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabricio Perez Escudero on 55 minute.
- 57' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro ring the changes. Facundo Gulli has done his job and it is now time for Ignacio Perruzzi to step up.
- 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' Estudiantes de La Plata player sees a card in front of him.
- 66' Gonzalo Abrego is replacing Manuel Insaurralde for the CA San Lorenzo de Almagro side.
- 67' The Estudiantes de La Plata bench stirs into life. Lucas Piovi is withdrawn and Gabriel Neves gets his opportunity.
- 68' Estudiantes de La Plata player sees a card in front of him.
- 73' Estudiantes de La Plata is showing some good football. However, Estudiantes de La Plata are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 79' Facundo Farias makes way for Franco Dominguez at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Estudiantes de La Plata.
- 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lautaro Montenegro on 86.
- 90' Nicolas Tripichio has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- With this win, CA San Lorenzo de Almagro is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
-
28
Nahuel Barrios ↓ Matias Reali 57'
- 24
- 8
- 9
- 4
- 17
- 32
- 6
- 12
- 55
- 10
Bench
- 25
-
26
Gonzalo Abrego ↑ 66'
- 16
- 44
- 18
-
11
Matias Reali ↑ 57'
- 13
-
3
Teo Rodriguez Pagano ↑ 46'
- 42
- 15
-
5
Ignacio Perruzzi ↑ 57'
-
29
Rodrigo Auzmendi ↑ 67'
Coach
Gustavo Álvarez
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
22
Alexis Castro ↓ Santiago Nunez 67'
- 14
-
21
Lucas Piovi ↓ Gabriel Neves 67'
- 11
- 20
- 24
-
40
Eros Mancuso ↓ Gaston Benedetti 79'
- 1
- 32
- 29
- 10
Bench
- 27
- 26
- 7
-
13
Gaston Benedetti ↑ 79'
-
8
Gabriel Neves ↑ 67'
- 28
-
4
Santiago Nunez ↑ 67'
-
18
Edwuin Cetre ↑ 55'
- 12
- 36
- 17
-
23
Franco Dominguez ↑ 79'
Coach
Alexander Medina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Bareiro | 1 |
| Santiago Ascacibar | 1 |
| Ruben Botta | 1 |
| Mariano Pavone | 1 |
| Bruno Pitton | 1 |
| Mateo Retegui | 1 |
| Nicolas Pasquini | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
Head to Head
2026-04-03
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
2024-11-05
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
2023-06-21
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–1
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
2022-08-07
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
0–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
2021-08-26
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Form
2026-04-03
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2026-03-25
CD Riestra
1–1
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
2026-03-16
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
2–5
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
L
2026-03-11
CA Boca Juniors
1–1
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
2026-03-01
CA Talleres
0–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
2026-02-24
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–1
Instituto AC Cordoba
D
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2026-04-03
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2026-03-23
Estudiantes de La Plata
5–0
CA Central Cordoba
W
2026-03-18
CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
1–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2026-03-13
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
CA Lanús
L
2026-03-02
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
CA Vélez Sarsfield
L
2026-02-25
CA Newell's Old Boys
0–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or Estudiantes de La Plata 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CA San Lorenzo de Almagro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or Draw
64%
Draw or Estudiantes de La Plata
65%
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or Estudiantes de La Plata
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA San Lorenzo de Almagro win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Handicap | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro covers | Push | Estudiantes de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 22% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

