Mark 22.08.2026 on your calendars as Gimnasia L.P. faces Gimnasia M. in a pivotal Liga Profesional Argentina showdown. Gimnasia L.P. is slightly ahead in the predictions, but the gap is narrow. Our extensive coverage includes everything from tactical analysis to key player battles. Read our comprehensive prediction to get the full scoop before you decide to bet.
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 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9/5 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgrano Cordoba | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6/2 | 10 |
| 3 | Rosario Central | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5/3 | 10 |
| 4 | Sarmiento Junin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10/8 | 9 |
| 5 | Barracas Central | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3/3 | 9 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/7 | 9 |
| 7 | Atletico Tucuman | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 8 | Tigre | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 9 | Huracan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/4 | 7 |
| 10 | Independ. Rivadavia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5/6 | 7 |
| 11 | Banfield | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/5 | 7 |
| 12 | Racing Club | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4/7 | 4 |
| 13 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2/6 | 4 |
| 14 | River Plate | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2/4 | 3 |
| 15 | Aldosivi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3/6 | 2 |
| Apertura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19/7 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22/9 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18/12 | 28 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24/20 | 24 |
| 6 | Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18/15 | 24 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14/14 | 22 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24/20 | 21 |
| 9 | Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17/17 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18/21 | 19 |
| 11 | Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14/22 | 19 |
| 12 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10/15 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11/21 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15/27 | 15 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5/12 | 11 |
| Clausura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Instituto Cordoba | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5/2 | 12 |
| 2 | Velez Sarsfield | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7/3 | 11 |
| 3 | Independiente | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 4 | Gimnasia M. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 5 | Defensa Y Justicia | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6/7 | 8 |
| 6 | Newells Old Boys | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/5 | 7 |
| 7 | Estudiantes L.P. | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 8 | Deportivo Riestra | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/5 | 6 |
| 9 | Lanus | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/6 | 6 |
| 10 | Boca Juniors | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5/7 | 6 |
| 11 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3/5 | 6 |
| 12 | San Lorenzo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2/4 | 6 |
| 13 | Platense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5/9 | 5 |
| 14 | Union Santa Fe | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5/8 | 4 |
| 15 | Talleres Cordoba | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6/10 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Gimnasia L.P. vs Gimnasia M.
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Gimnasia L.P. vs Gimnasia M. Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Gimnasia L.P. | 21.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Gimnasia L.P. | 15.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia L.P. | Barracas Central | 09.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Aldosivi | Gimnasia L.P. | 02.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia L.P. | River Plate | 30.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Gimnasia L.P. | 25.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dinamo Makhachkala | Gimnasia L.P. | 07.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Zenit | Gimnasia L.P. | 05.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | River Plate | Gimnasia L.P. | 14.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Velez Sarsfield | Gimnasia L.P. | 11.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia L.P. | Argentinos JRS | 03.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Talleres Cordoba | 18.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Gimnasia M. | 09.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Union Santa Fe | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Gimnasia M. | 29.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 24.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Defensa Y Justicia | 04.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independ. Rivadavia | Gimnasia M. | 26.04.2026 | 5-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Lanus | 21.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Gimnasia Y Tiro | 15.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Gimnasia M. | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Gimnasia L.P. VS Gimnasia M.
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Gimnasia L.P. vs Gimnasia M.
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Gimnasia L.P. vs Gimnasia M.
htmlTwo teams sharing a name. One chasing glory, the other fighting for survival. This is no ordinary derby — this is Gimnasia L.P. vs Gimnasia M., and the gap between them right now tells a fascinating story.
Gimnasia L.P. sit second in the Liga Profesional table with a perfect nine points from four games. Six goals scored, three conceded. They are flying. Gimnasia M., meanwhile, sit seventh with six points and a notably shakier defensive record relative to their output.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head tells you everything. These two met earlier this season, and Gimnasia L.P. won 1-0 away in Mendoza. Coming home now, with the crowd behind them and a full head of steam, the La Plata side will be dangerous from the first whistle.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a balanced clash. The form book screams home dominance. Gimnasia L.P. have won their last four Liga Profesional games on the bounce — beating River Plate, Barracas Central, Aldosivi, and most recently dismantling rivals Estudiantes 4-0. That Estudiantes result is genuinely alarming for any opponent right now.
The surprising statistical insight I keep coming back to? M. Torres has eight league goals in 19 matches this season. Quietly lethal. Meanwhile, A. Steimbach leads the assists chart with five in 21 games — but carries eight yellow cards. That disciplinary baggage could become a serious problem in a feisty derby atmosphere. Watch for his name in the bookings market.
For Gimnasia M., A. Módica is their best hope with seven goals this campaign. But his side just lost to Instituto Córdoba and have shown inconsistency throughout. Their most dangerous creative player, F. Lencioni, leads their assists chart with six — but if L.P. press him high and often, he may struggle to find rhythm.
There's real betting value here, in my opinion. The 1.83 on Gimnasia L.P. to win feels generous given their form and home advantage. I'd also seriously consider the Steimbach yellow card market given his eight bookings and the derby intensity. Both teams scoring at 3.25 for the draw looks overpriced given how defensively solid L.P. have been lately.
I'm predicting a 2-0 Gimnasia L.P. win, with Torres getting on the scoresheet in the second half. The hosts have the momentum, the crowd, and the squad depth. Gimnasia M. simply don't have enough to stop them right now.
Two clubs, one name, zero room for error. Saturday night in La Plata is going to be electric — don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Max | Argentina | 34 | Midfielder | 168 | 69 |
| I. Fernández | Argentina | 36 | Midfielder | 182 | 67 |
| L. Janson | Argentina | 32 | Attacker | 170 | 67 |
| M. Torres | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| N. Insfrán | Argentina | 31 | Goalkeeper | 179 | 83 |
| L. Castro | Argentina | 37 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| P. Silva | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 178 | 78 |
| E. Martínez | Uruguay | 28 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| A. Auzmendi | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| R. Giampaoli | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| G. Errecalde | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| M. Panaro | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| F. Torres | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Kadijevic | Argentina | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Steimbach | Argentina | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Schelotto | USA | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Cortazzo | Argentina | 20 | Defender | 186 | 79 |
| S. Villarreal | Argentina | 20 | Midfielder | 168 | n/a |
| P. Aguiar | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Gelsomino | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Petruchi | Argentina | 27 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Linares | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| J. Álvarez | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| C. Rigamonti | Argentina | 39 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 90 |
| I. González | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 182 | 84 |
| S. Rodríguez | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 171 | 73 |
| B. Armoa | Paraguay | 26 | Attacker | 179 | 67 |
| J. Franco | Paraguay | 34 | Defender | 176 | 71 |
| B. Ferreyra | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 189 | 84 |
| U. Sánchez | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 167 | 63 |
| L. Cingolani | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 172 | 68 |
| M. Recalde | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. O'Connor | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| F. Lencioni | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | ||
| F. Saavedra | Argentina | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Paredes | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| J. Ceballos | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 161 | 61 |
| A. Módica | Italy | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Carrera | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| V. Simoni | Argentina | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 81 |
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