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Friday, 20 February 2026

Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi · Referee A. Merlos · Analysis updated 13:33 UTC

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

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.15 expected goals for Estudiantes L.P. and 0.50 for Sarmiento Junin, a combined total of 1.65. That distribution gives Estudiantes L.P. the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 32%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 23% for over 2.5 goals and 27% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 22%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Estudiantes L.P. win

52.0% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.15 – 0.50

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Estudiantes L.P. home form

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

  • Sarmiento Junin away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Estudiantes L.P. to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 52% / 32% / 16% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.15 goals for Estudiantes L.P. and 0.50 for Sarmiento Junin, a combined 1.65 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Estudiantes L.P. win52%
Draw32%
Sarmiento Junin win16%

Double chance 1X

84%

Double chance 12

68%

Double chance X2

48%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals49%
Over 2.5 goals23%
Over 3.5 goals9%
Both teams to score27%

Correct score

  • 1–022.1%
  • 0–019.2%
  • 2–012.7%
  • 1–111.0%
  • 0–19.6%

Recent form

Estudiantes L.P.

  • 2026-10-18T21:00:00.000Z · H vs San Lorenzo · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-16T00:30:00.000Z · H vs Flamengo · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-10T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Central Cordoba de Santiago · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-10-05T22:00:00.000Z · H vs Gimnasia M. · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T00:15:00.000Z · A vs Platense · 0-1 (L)

Sarmiento Junin

  • 2026-10-23T21:00:00.000Z · A vs Gimnasia L.P. · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-19T22:00:00.000Z · H vs Barracas Central · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-14T22:00:00.000Z · H vs River Plate · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-09T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Aldosivi · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T00:15:00.000Z · A vs Racing Club · 1-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction 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
1Instituto Cordoba139221029
2Defensa Y Justicia14833727
3Boca Juniors13661724
4Lanus14734724
5Velez Sarsfield13661524
6Newells Old Boys14563321
7Gimnasia M.14626120
8Independiente13544-119
9San Lorenzo14536-518
10Estudiantes L.P.13427114
11Union Santa Fe13427-414
12Platense14356-614
13Deportivo Riestra13265-312
14Central Cordoba de Santiago13247-710
15Talleres Cordoba14239-99
1Rosario Central148421128
2Argentinos JRS13742625
3Gimnasia L.P.14743325
4Belgrano Cordoba13643422
5Sarmiento Junin14635121
6River Plate13625520
7Barracas Central13544119
8Huracan14545-219
9Independ. Rivadavia13544-419
10Atletico Tucuman14455017
11Banfield14356-514
12Tigre14347-313
13Racing Club13337-612
14Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto13238-99
15Aldosivi13229-88

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Estudiantes L.P. win, at 52.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 27% and over 2.5 goals at 23%.

A 52% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

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.