Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Sarmiento de Junin, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
Overview
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Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Sarmiento de Junín — Superliga Argentina .
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- CA Sarmiento de Junín 27 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andres Merlos
18 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 4.1 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez 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 Tucuman | 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 Lanus | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | CA Sarmiento de Junin | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | CD Riestra | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | CA Boca Juniors | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | CA Independiente | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | CA Huracan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | CA Tucuman | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | CS Independiente Rivadavia | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | CA Banfield | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Estudiantes de La Plata | CA Sarmiento de Junin | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #26 |
| 36 | Points | 26 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 11 / 11 |
| 36 | Scored | 18 |
| 34 | Conceded | 28 |
| +2 | GD | -10 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 0.96 |
| 30% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
46%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
31%
Clean Sheets
CA Sarmiento de Junin this season
CA Sarmiento de Junin this season
Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts). CA Sarmiento de Junin are 26th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
CA Sarmiento de Junin
0-15
3/–
16-30
5/2
31-45
3/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
4/3
76+
6/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 4 G | 3 A |
| Alexis Castro | 4 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
CA Sarmiento de Junin
| Junior Marabel | 13 G | 4 A |
| Julian Mavilla | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Sarmiento de Junin is underway.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Estudiantes de La Plata players.
Lineups
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
CA Sarmiento de Junín Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Juan Apaolaza | 2 |
| Lucas Santiago Melano | 1 |
| Mauricio Martinez | 1 |
| Gaston Gonzalez | 1 |
| Gabriel Gudino | 1 |
| Manuel Garcia | 1 |
| Manuel Castro | 1 |
| Santiago Ascacibar | 1 |
Head to Head
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2026-02-20
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CA Sarmiento de Junin
W
2026-02-15
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
2026-02-09
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CD Riestra
W
2026-02-02
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
0–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
2026-01-29
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–1
CA Boca Juniors
W
2026-01-23
CA Independiente
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
CA Sarmiento de Junín Form
2026-02-20
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CA Sarmiento de Junin
L
2026-02-14
CA Huracan
1–0
CA Sarmiento de Junin
L
2026-02-08
CA Sarmiento de Junin
2–1
CA Tucuman
L
2026-02-04
CS Independiente Rivadavia
2–1
CA Sarmiento de Junin
L
2026-01-30
CA Sarmiento de Junin
1–0
CA Banfield
L
2026-01-26
AA Argentinos Juniors
1–0
CA Sarmiento de Junin
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.43
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
CA Sarmiento de Junín xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Estudiantes de La Plata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Estudiantes de La Plata or Draw
84%
Draw or CA Sarmiento de Junín
43%
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Sarmiento de Junín
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.2%
2 – 0
12.6%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
2.6%
0 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de La Plata
| Handicap | Estudiantes de La Plata covers | Push | CA Sarmiento de Junín covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 27% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
CA Sarmiento de Junín keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

