Estudiantes La Plata vs Vélez Sársfield predictions, Mar 02, 2026

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As Estudiantes La Plata prepares to host Vélez Sársfield on March 2, 2026, both teams come into this Liga Profesional clash with similar recent form, having each secured three victories in their last five outings.

Estudiantes La Plata has shown tactical discipline and resilience, enabling them to capitalize on their scoring opportunities effectively. Their home advantage could play a critical role in this matchup, as they have typically been more formidable on their own turf. With a 44.9% probability of securing a win according to model predictions, the home side will look to leverage their strong home support to maintain momentum.

On the other hand, Vélez Sársfield will be eager to challenge Estudiantes, entering the match with enthusiasm and a strategy focused on counter-attacking play. Though they have a lower probability of winning at 23.1%, their ability to disrupt the opponent’s build-up play could pose a threat.

Bookmakers currently favor Estudiantes at odds of 2.16 for a home win, suggesting that they are the slight favorites. The predicted final score of 1:0 reflects a likely tightly contested encounter. Ultimately, while Estudiantes may hold an edge, football often delivers unpredictability, making a draw or away victory a possibility.

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Estudiantes 43.3%

Draw 32.7%

Vélez 24%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.2	3	3.65
	2.21	2.84	3.81	Watch and Bet
	2.15	2.75	3.8
	2.19	2.91	3.87

Latest Results

20.02.26 Estudiantes La Plata – Sarmiento de Junín – 1:0 15.02.26 Gimnasia La Plata – Estudiantes La Plata – 0:0 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

22.02.26 Vélez Sársfield – River Plate – 1:0 13.02.26 Defensa y Justicia – Vélez Sársfield – 1:1 08.02.26 Vélez Sársfield – Boca Juniors – 2:1 31.01.26 CA Independiente – Vélez Sársfield – 1:1 27.01.26 Vélez Sársfield – Talleres de Córdoba – 2:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Estudiantes won 3.

Right now, both teams are showing solid form.

Estudiantes will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Estudiantes won 8 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 28:30. (average 1.4:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Estudiantes won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 13:9. (average 1.4:1).

Latest Head To Head

08.07.25 Estudiantes La Plata – Vélez Sársfield – 0:2 21.12.24 Vélez Sársfield – Estudiantes La Plata – 0:3 23.09.24 Vélez Sársfield – Estudiantes La Plata – 2:0 05.05.24 Estudiantes La Plata – Vélez Sársfield – 2:1 penalties 07.05.23 Estudiantes La Plata – Vélez Sársfield – 2:0

Standings

Apertura

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Velez Sarsfield	6	4	2	0	8:4	4	14
2	Estudiantes L.P	6	3	3	0	5:2	3	12
3	Platense	6	3	2	1	5:3	2	11
4	San Lorenzo	6	3	1	2	6:4	2	10
5	Defensa y Justicia	6	2	4	0	6:4	2	10
6	Talleres Cordoba	6	3	1	2	8:7	1	10
7	Independiente	6	2	3	1	8:6	2	9
8	Union de Santa Fe	6	2	2	2	6:3	3	8
9	Boca Juniors	6	2	2	2	5:4	1	8
10	Lanus	5	2	2	1	8:8	0	8
11	Instituto	6	2	1	3	7:7	0	7
12	Gimnasia Mendoza	6	2	0	4	3:8	-5	6
13	Central Cordoba	6	1	2	3	1:4	-3	5
14	Dep. Riestra	6	0	3	3	2:5	-3	3
15	Newells Old Boys	6	0	2	4	5:12	-7	2

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Ind. Rivadavia	6	5	0	1	10:6	4	15
2	Tigre	6	4	2	0	11:3	8	14
3	Belgrano	6	3	3	0	6:3	3	12
4	Gimnasia L.P	6	3	1	2	6:6	0	10
5	Huracan	6	2	3	1	5:4	1	9
6	Rosario Central	6	2	2	2	6:5	1	8
7	Argentinos Jrs	5	2	2	1	3:2	1	8
8	Banfield	6	2	1	3	6:6	0	7
9	Racing Club	6	2	1	3	7:8	-1	7
10	River Plate	6	2	1	3	4:6	-2	7
11	Sarmiento Junin	6	2	0	4	4:6	-2	6
12	Atl. Tucuman	6	1	2	3	8:7	1	5
13	Barracas Central	6	1	2	3	3:5	-2	5
14	Aldosivi	6	0	3	3	2:6	-4	3
15	Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	6	0	1	5	1:11	-10	1

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