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Friday, 20 February 2026

Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi · Referee A. Merlos · Analysis updated 04:39 UTC

Estudiantes L.P. vs Sarmiento Junin Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.93 expected goals for Estudiantes L.P. and 1.33 for Sarmiento Junin, a combined total of 3.26. That distribution gives Estudiantes L.P. the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 63% for over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws roughly 48% of the time.

Model pick

Estudiantes L.P. to Win

51.6% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.93 – 1.33

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Estudiantes L.P. win52%
Draw22%
Sarmiento Junin win26%

Double chance 1X

74%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

48%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals84%
Over 2.5 goals63%
Over 3.5 goals41%
Both teams to score63%

Correct score

  • 1–19.9%
  • 2–19.5%
  • 1–07.4%
  • 2–07.2%
  • 1–26.5%

Why the model likes this

  • Estudiantes L.P. home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Sarmiento Junin away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Estudiantes L.P. to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 52% / 22% / 26% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.93 goals for Estudiantes L.P. and 1.33 for Sarmiento Junin, a combined 3.26 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Estudiantes L.P.

  • 2026-08-12T00:30:00.000Z · H vs U. Catolica · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-08T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Deportivo Riestra · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-05T22:00:00.000Z · A vs Boca Juniors · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-01T21:00:00.000Z · H vs Defensa Y Justicia · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-26T20:15:00.000Z · H vs Independiente · 0-2 (L)

Sarmiento Junin

  • 2026-08-08T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Atletico Tucuman · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-03T19:45:00.000Z · H vs Independ. Rivadavia · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-07-28T22:00:00.000Z · A vs Banfield · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-07-23T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Argentinos JRS · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-07-17T00:45:00.000Z · H vs Boca Juniors · 0-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Liga Profesional Argentina table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Estudiantes L.P.169431231
2Boca Juniors168621330
3Velez Sarsfield16772628
4Talleres Cordoba16754426
5Independiente16664424
6Lanus16664324
7San Lorenzo16574022
8Union Santa Fe16565421
9Instituto Cordoba16637021
10Defensa Y Justicia16475-319
11Gimnasia M.16547-819
12Platense16376-516
13Central Cordoba de Santiago16448-1016
14Newells Old Boys16367-1215
15Deportivo Riestra16187-711
1Independ. Rivadavia1610421434
2River Plate169251029
3Argentinos JRS16853429
4Rosario Central16844428
5Belgrano Cordoba16754426
6Gimnasia L.P.16826026
7Huracan16574422
8Racing Club16565221
9Barracas Central16565021
10Tigre16484320
11Sarmiento Junin16619-719
12Banfield16538-218
13Atletico Tucuman16358-514
14Aldosivi16088-138
15Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto161213-195
1Velez Sarsfield4310410
2Instituto Cordoba430129
3Newells Old Boys521217
4Defensa Y Justicia4211-17
5Estudiantes L.P.520326
6Lanus420226
7Deportivo Riestra520316
8Independiente420216
9Gimnasia M.420216
10Central Cordoba de Santiago4202-16
11Boca Juniors5131-26
12San Lorenzo5203-26
13Platense5122-45
14Union Santa Fe5113-34
15Talleres Cordoba4103-23
1Argentinos JRS4400612
2Belgrano Cordoba5311410
3Barracas Central430119
4Gimnasia L.P.5302-19
5Tigre522128
6Huracan421127
7Rosario Central421117
8Independ. Rivadavia5212-17
9Banfield5212-17
10Sarmiento Junin420206
11Atletico Tucuman412115
12Racing Club5113-34
13Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto4112-34
14Aldosivi5023-32
15River Plate4004-40

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.