The stage is set for Sarmiento Junin and Estudiantes L.P. to clash in the Liga Profesional Argentina on 23.08.2026. With both teams evenly matched, this game is predicted to be a nail-biter. We've analyzed the tactics, player performances, and past encounters of Sarmiento Junin and Estudiantes L.P.. Check out our comprehensive prediction, and gear up to make an informed bet based on our thorough analysis.
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: Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes L.P.
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x 7 x 7Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes L.P. Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Sarmiento Junin | 20.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Estudiantes L.P. | 14.06.2024 | 2-0 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Sarmiento Junin | Estudiantes L.P. | 09.03.2024 | 3-1 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Estudiantes L.P. | Sarmiento Junin | 24.10.2023 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Sarmiento Junin | 26.02.2023 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Sarmiento Junin | 15.06.2022 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Estudiantes L.P. | 17.07.2021 | 0-3 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Sarmiento Junin | 11.09.2016 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Estudiantes L.P. | 03.10.2015 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Huracan | 16.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Sarmiento Junin | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Independ. Rivadavia | 03.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Sarmiento Junin | 29.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Argentinos JRS | 24.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Copa Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Boca Juniors | 17.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Belgrano Cordoba | Sarmiento Junin | 03.05.2026 | 4-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Tigre | 26.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Rosario Central | Sarmiento Junin | 20.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Sarmiento Junin | Gimnasia L.P. | 13.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Gimnasia L.P. | 15.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estudiantes L.P. | U. Catolica | 12.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Estudiantes L.P. | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Boca Juniors | Estudiantes L.P. | 06.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Defensa Y Justicia | 02.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Independiente | 26.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Copa Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Rosario Central | 31.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estudiantes L.P. | Independiente Medellin | 27.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Flamengo | Estudiantes L.P. | 21.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Racing Club | 10.05.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sarmiento Junin VS Estudiantes L.P.
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes L.P.
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes L.P.
Sarmiento Junín are flying right now. Nine points from five Liga Profesional games puts them fourth in the table, and they've got a real chance to make a statement when Estudiantes de La Plata come to town. This is one of those fixtures where the numbers tell a fascinating story.
Here's what you need to watch for — Sarmiento at home is a completely different animal. They've won their last two home league games convincingly, and their recent 2-0 victory over Huracán showed a team full of confidence and attacking intent. They've already scored ten goals in just five league outings this season. That's an average of two per game. Don't sleep on that.
Estudiantes arrive carrying the weight of a packed schedule. They're competing in the Copa Libertadores, and that fixture load shows in their current form. Two losses in their last three Liga Profesional games, including a 2-0 defeat at Deportivo Riestra, suggest a squad running on fumes. Yes, they destroyed Gimnasia 4-0 last time out, but Gimnasia is hardly top-tier opposition.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Estudiantes being the stronger club overall. In recent head-to-head meetings at Sarmiento's ground, the home side has been genuinely competitive. Back in 2024, Sarmiento beat Estudiantes 2-0 in this exact fixture. And in the Copa de la Liga that same year, they went even further — thrashing them 3-1. The h2h record clearly leans Estudiantes' way overall, but at home, Sarmiento are a different proposition entirely.
Here's the surprising statistical insight casual fans will miss. Sarmiento's top scorer J. Marabel has netted nine goals in 20 matches this season across all competitions. That's a goal every two games from one player — and Estudiantes have conceded five goals in five league games. That combination worries me for the visitors.
The bookmakers price Sarmiento at 3.45 to win. I think that's genuine value. For a team sitting above Estudiantes in the table, playing at home, in form and sharp in front of goal, those odds feel too generous. The draw at 3.05 also holds some interest if you want cover.
My bold prediction? Marabel scores before the hour mark, Sarmiento win 2-1, and the card market could be lively — Insaurralde and Salle are both on seven yellows already, and Estudiantes' Palacios already has a red this season. Expect a feisty contest.
Sunday night football in Junín. A home side flying. A visiting giant stretched thin. This one has all the ingredients for something special — and I genuinely cannot wait.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Zabala | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 187 | 72 |
| C. Villalba | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| J. Insaurralde | Argentina | 41 | Defender | 187 | 87 |
| J. Burrai | Argentina | 35 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 82 |
| L. Suárez | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 184 | 81 |
| Y. Arismendi | Argentina | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Churín | Argentina | 36 | Attacker | 187 | 87 |
| J. Marabel | Paraguay | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Orihuela | Uruguay | 25 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| M. García | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Cabrera | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| G. Arturia | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| J. Contrera | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 167 | 68 |
| M. Mónaco | Argentina | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Salle | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Ayala | Argentina | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Agustín Seyral | Argentina | 21 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| Jhon Rentería | Colombia | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 66 |
| Brandon Márquez | Argentina | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Monza | Argentina | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Muslera | Uruguay | 40 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 84 |
| R. Funes Mori | Argentina | 35 | Defender | 186 | 79 |
| J. Correa | Argentina | 32 | Attacker | 189 | 75 |
| Lucas Ezequiel Piovi | Argentina | 34 | Midfielder | 168 | 70 |
| A. Castro | Argentina | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| A. Gaich | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 190 | 94 |
| G. Carrillo | Argentina | 35 | Attacker | 191 | 87 |
| J. Sosa | Argentina | 41 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| L. González | Argentina | 34 | Defender | 188 | 87 |
| G. Neves | Uruguay | 29 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| E. Cetré | Colombia | 28 | Midfielder | 174 | 79 |
| F. Farías | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 175 | 69 |
| T. Palacios | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 168 | 68 |
| E. Meza | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 175 | 73 |
| B. Aguirre | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 175 | 66 |
| G. Benedetti | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 175 | 66 |
| T. Palacios | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 196 | 80 |
| F. Iacovich | Argentina | 24 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 85 |
| M. Amondarain | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Burgos | Argentina | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 72 |
Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes L.P. match odds
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