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As Estudiantes La Plata prepares to host Sarmiento de Junín on February 20, 2026, the matchup holds significant implications in the Argentinian Liga Profesional. Estudiantes comes into this fixture with solid momentum, having secured victories in three of their last five matches. Their tactical approach emphasizes a disciplined defensive structure combined with swift transitions, often exploiting the flanks to create scoring opportunities.
Sarmiento de Junín, on the other hand, has shown resilience, winning two of their last four contests. While they may not have the same level of consistency as Estudiantes, they possess a capable midfield that can control the tempo of the game and potentially frustrate their opponents. Sarmiento’s success will likely depend on their ability to maintain defensive organization and capitalize on counter-attacking chances.
Bookmakers clearly favor Estudiantes with odds of 1.48 for a home win, suggesting they are expected to clinch the victory, while Sarmiento’s odds stand at 8.5. The predicted final score of 1:0 reflects the anticipated tightness of the encounter, where a single moment of brilliance may well decide the outcome. However, football is inherently unpredictable, and Sarmiento possesses the potential to spring a surprise on the road.
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| Estudiantes 62.1% |
Draw 25.9% |
Sarmiento 12% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.55 | 3.65 | 6.8 | |
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1.53 | 3.6 | 7.38 | |
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1.53 | 3.4 | 7 | |
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1.52 | 3.71 | 7.7 | |
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1.48 | 3.6 | 8.5 |
Latest Results
| 09.02.26 Estudiantes La Plata – Deportivo Riestra – 1:0 02.02.26 Defensa y Justicia – Estudiantes La Plata – 0:0 28.01.26 Estudiantes La Plata – Boca Juniors – 2:1 23.01.26 CA Independiente – Estudiantes La Plata – 1:1 19.01.26 Estudiantes La Plata – CA Ituzaingó – 4:0 |
08.02.26 Sarmiento de Junín – Atlético Tucumán – 2:1 03.02.26 Independiente Rivadavia – Sarmiento de Junín – 2:1 29.01.26 Sarmiento de Junín – CA Banfield – 1:0 25.01.26 Argentinos Juniors – Sarmiento de Junín – 1:0 15.11.25 San Lorenzo – Sarmiento de Junín – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.06.24 Sarmiento de Junín – Estudiantes La Plata – 2:0 09.03.24 Sarmiento de Junín – Estudiantes La Plata – 3:1 23.10.23 Estudiantes La Plata – Sarmiento de Junín – 2:1 25.02.23 Estudiantes La Plata – Sarmiento de Junín – 1:1 14.06.22 Estudiantes La Plata – Sarmiento de Junín – 2:1 |
Standings
Apertura
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Velez Sarsfield | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | Independiente | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | Defensa y Justicia | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Estudiantes L.P | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | Lanus | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:8 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Platense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Boca Juniors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | Union de Santa Fe | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:3 | 2 | 5 |
| 11 | Talleres Cordoba | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Central Cordoba | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:2 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Instituto | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:6 | -3 | 1 |
| 14 | Dep. Riestra | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:4 | -3 | 1 |
| 15 | Newells Old Boys | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tigre | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | Ind. Rivadavia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgrano | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | Argentinos Jrs | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 8 |
| 5 | River Plate | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 7 |
| 6 | Sarmiento Junin | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Gimnasia L.P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Barracas Central | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Rosario Central | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 5 |
| 10 | Huracan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 | Banfield | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Racing Club | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 3 |
| 13 | Aldosivi | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 3 |
| 14 | Atl. Tucuman | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 2 |
| 15 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 1 |
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