The Liga Profesional Argentina brings a thrilling encounter as Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto meets Banfield on 01.08.2026. This match is too close to call, with both teams evenly matched across various metrics. Our site provides a detailed prediction, analyzing past performances and current forms. For anyone looking to place a bet, our expert insights are invaluable. Read our full prediction and make your bet today.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apertura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29/15 | 34 |
| 2 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22/12 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17/13 | 29 |
| 4 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20/16 | 28 |
| 5 | Belgrano Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19/19 | 26 |
| 7 | Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17/13 | 22 |
| 8 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17/15 | 21 |
| 9 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15/15 | 21 |
| 10 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18/15 | 20 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13/20 | 19 |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17/19 | 18 |
| 13 | Atletico Tucuman | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15/20 | 14 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6/19 | 8 |
| 15 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5/24 | 5 |
| Clausura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Argentinos JRS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6/2 | 6 |
| 2 | Racing Club | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2/1 | 4 |
| 3 | Belgrano Cordoba | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 4 | Huracan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 5 | Barracas Central | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 6 | Banfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 | 3 |
| 7 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 3 |
| 8 | Aldosivi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 9 | Atletico Tucuman | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 10 | Independ. Rivadavia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 11 | Rosario Central | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 | 1 |
| 12 | Gimnasia L.P. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 13 | Tigre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 14 | River Plate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 15 | Sarmiento Junin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4/6 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Banfield
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 04.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Copa Argentina | Banfield | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 03.08.2023 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Argentinos JRS | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 29.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Tigre | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Instituto Cordoba | 05.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Rosario Central | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia L.P. | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Barracas Central | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Copa Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | San Martin Tucuman | 07.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Aldosivi | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 04.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | River Plate | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 17.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Sarmiento Junin | 29.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Huracan | Banfield | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Banfield | San Martin Tucuman | 09.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Barracas Central | Banfield | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Banfield | 27.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Independ. Rivadavia | 20.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Lanus | Banfield | 14.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Argentinos JRS | Banfield | 07.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Copa Argentina | Banfield | Real Pilar | 26.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Tigre | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto VS Banfield
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Banfield
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Banfield
htmlThere's something brewing in Argentine football, and this clash between Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto and Banfield in the Liga Profesional Argentina is shaping up to be far more interesting than the casual fan might expect.
Estudiantes sit fourth in the early standings, already with three points from their opening game. Banfield? They're down in 14th, still looking for their first points after a defeat. The momentum clearly favors the hosts right now.
But here's what you need to watch for — don't be fooled by the league table alone. Banfield are a team that can flip the script quickly. Their recent form across all competitions shows a squad capable of both brilliance and inconsistency. They thrashed Newells Old Boys 3-0 and crushed Real Pilar 3-0 in the Copa Argentina. Then they went and lost to Huracan last time out. That volatility is their defining trait.
Estudiantes, meanwhile, have been quietly solid at home. Their recent win over Tigre showed real defensive discipline. The problem is their form across the broader campaign has been shaky — they've shipped goals regularly and have struggled against stronger opposition.
One surprising detail that jumped out at me: in the two head-to-head meetings we have data on, Banfield won the Liga Profesional clash 2-1, but Estudiantes beat them 1-0 in the Copa Argentina back in 2023. Different competitions, different contexts — but it tells you these teams genuinely fight for every inch against each other.
The key player battle to watch is Banfield's M. Méndez, who has bagged six goals in 16 matches this season. He's their main threat. If Estudiantes can neutralize him, Banfield really struggle to create. Méndez also contributes three assists, making him their most dangerous all-round attacker.
On the discipline side, Estudiantes midfielder T. Gonzalez has collected six yellow cards in 16 matches — and G. Maffini has already seen red once. That's an important insider note for bettors: the cards market could offer real value here, especially if Banfield push the tempo early and force Estudiantes into rash challenges.
The odds tell an intriguing story. Estudiantes are priced at 2.70, Banfield at 2.85, and the draw at 2.86. Essentially, the market sees this as a near-perfect three-way split. I think that's slightly wrong.
My prediction: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto win 1-0. They have home advantage, early-season confidence, and a defensive solidity that Banfield's inconsistent attack may not break. I'd also specifically back T. Gonzalez to be carded — he's a yellow card waiting to happen against a side with Banfield's pressing quality.
The draw at 2.86 does offer speculative value if you're cautious. But I'm backing the hosts to hold firm and take all three points.
Saturday night football in Argentina never disappoints. This one has all the ingredients — pressure, history, and two teams heading in very different directions. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Antonini | Argentina | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Talpone | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 165 | 63 |
| M. Bajamich | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| R. Bacchia | Uruguay | 27 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 85 kg |
| M. Valiente | Argentina | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| M. Ruíz Díaz | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 179 | 74 |
| G. Alanís | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 189 | 80 |
| M. Garnerone | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Ojeda | Argentina | 34 | Defender | 183 | 83 |
| A. Cabrera | Argentina | 33 | Midfielder | 185 | 85 |
| T. Ostchega | Argentina | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Maffini | Argentina | 33 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Rosané | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 68 |
| A. Lastra | Argentina | 25 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 88 |
| E. Forclaz | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 57 kg |
| G. Gonzalez | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Quiroga | Argentina | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Tobías Leiva | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 185 | 72 |
| T. Gonzalez | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Gonzalez | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. López | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| N. Colazo | Argentina | 36 | Defender | 178 | 71 |
| S. Vittor | Argentina | 37 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| Danilo Arboleda Hurtado | Colombia | 31 | Defender | 190 | 86 |
| M. Méndez | Uruguay | 27 | Attacker | 179 | 74 |
| I. Abraham | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Sepúlveda | Argentina | 33 | Attacker | 188 | 82 |
| L. Ríos | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| J. Alfaro | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| R. Auzmendi | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 191 | n/a |
| F. Sanguinetti | Argentina | 25 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 71 |
| N. Meriano | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| G. Santilli | Argentina | 24 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 71 kg |
| L. Villegas | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 171 | 59 |
| T. Adoryán | Argentina | 24 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| L. Palavecino | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | ||
| Federico Medina | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 166 cm | n/a |
| L. Gómez | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| S. Daniele | Argentina | 20 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| Santiago Esquivel | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Banfield match odds
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