Estudiantes La Plata vs Sarmiento Junin: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 February

Estudiantes La Plata

W L W W D

2nd place in League

1-0

20/02/2026 16:45

Sarmiento Junin

W W L L W

21st place in League

Argentine Division 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Estudiantes La Plata vs Sarmiento Junin on 20 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Estudiantes La Plata vs Sarmiento Junin preview before placing your bet.

Estudiantes La Plata are currently 2nd with 31 points after 16 matches.
Sarmiento Junin sit 21st with 19 points from 16 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Estudiantes La Plata to win with probability 57%.
Head-to-head history favors Estudiantes La Plata, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Sarmiento Junin have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

16:45

2026-02-20

Estudiantes La Plata vs Sarmiento Junin - Prediction & Odds

Estudiantes La Plata

Sarmiento Junin

2026-02-20 16:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/02/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Independiente Rivadavia	34	16	10	4	2	29	15	14
02 Estudiantes La Plata	31	16	9	4	3	19	7	12
03 Boca Juniors	30	16	8	6	2	22	9	13
04 River Plate	29	16	9	2	5	22	12	10
05 Argentinos Juniors	29	16	8	5	3	17	13	4
06 Velez Sarsfield	28	16	7	7	2	18	12	6
07 Rosario Central	28	16	8	4	4	20	16	4
08 Belgrano	26	16	7	5	4	17	13	4
09 Talleres Cordoba	26	16	7	5	4	17	13	4
10 Gimnasia La Plata	26	16	8	2	6	19	19	0
11 Independiente	24	16	6	6	4	24	20	4
12 Lanus	24	16	6	6	4	18	15	3
13 CA Huracan	22	16	5	7	4	17	13	4
14 San Lorenzo	22	16	5	7	4	14	14	0
15 Club Atlético Unión	21	16	5	6	5	24	20	4
16 Racing Club	21	16	5	6	5	17	15	2
17 Instituto AC Cordoba	21	16	6	3	7	17	17	0
18 Barracas Central	21	16	5	6	5	15	15	0
19 Club Atletico Tigre	20	16	4	8	4	18	15	3
20 Defensa Y Justicia	19	16	4	7	5	18	21	-3
21 Sarmiento Junin	19	16	6	1	9	13	20	-7
22 Gimnasia Mendoza	19	16	5	4	7	14	22	-8
23 Banfield	18	16	5	3	8	17	19	-2
24 CA Platense	16	16	3	7	6	10	15	-5
25 Central Cordoba SDE	16	16	4	4	8	11	21	-10
26 Newells Old Boys	15	16	3	6	7	15	27	-12
27 Atletico Tucuman	14	16	3	5	8	15	20	-5
28 Deportivo Riestra	11	16	1	8	7	5	12	-7
29 Aldosivi Mar del Plata	8	16	0	8	8	6	19	-13
30 Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	5	16	1	2	13	5	24	-19

2nd Stage	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Argentinos Juniors	6	2	2	0	0	6	2	4
02 Barracas Central	6	2	2	0	0	2	0	2
03 Defensa Y Justicia	4	2	1	1	0	3	2	1
04 Racing Club	4	2	1	1	0	2	1	1
05 Deportivo Riestra	3	2	1	0	1	4	2	2
06 Independiente	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
07 Belgrano	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
08 Newells Old Boys	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
09 Velez Sarsfield	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
10 Lanus	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
11 CA Huracan	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
12 Banfield	3	2	1	0	1	3	3	0
13 Gimnasia La Plata	3	2	1	0	1	2	2	0
14 Instituto AC Cordoba	3	2	1	0	1	2	2	0
15 San Lorenzo	3	2	1	0	1	1	1	0
16 Gimnasia Mendoza	3	2	1	0	1	1	1	0
17 Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	3	2	1	0	1	1	3	-2
18 Club Atlético Unión	1	1	0	1	0	2	2	0
19 Independiente Rivadavia	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
20 Atletico Tucuman	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
21 CA Platense	1	2	0	1	1	3	4	-1
22 Rosario Central	1	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1
23 Aldosivi Mar del Plata	1	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1
24 Club Atletico Tigre	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
25 Talleres Cordoba	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
26 Central Cordoba SDE	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
27 Sarmiento Junin	0	2	0	0	2	4	6	-2
28 River Plate	0	2	0	0	2	0	2	-2
29 Estudiantes La Plata	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2
30 Boca Juniors	0	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3

Head To Head

13/06/2024 18:00

Sarmiento Junin

2 - 0

Estudiantes La Plata

ARG D1

09/03/2024 16:00

Sarmiento Junin

3 - 1

Estudiantes La Plata

ARG D1

23/10/2023 18:00

Estudiantes La Plata

2 - 1

Sarmiento Junin

ARG D1

25/02/2023 18:15

Estudiantes La Plata

1 - 1

Sarmiento Junin

ARG D1

14/06/2022 20:30

Estudiantes La Plata

2 - 1

Sarmiento Junin

ARG D1

16/07/2021 20:15

Sarmiento Junin

0 - 3

Estudiantes La Plata

ARG D1

Estudiantes La Plata

50%

Draw

17%

Sarmiento Junin

33%

Estudiantes La Plata Last 6 matches

15/02/2026 16:00

Gimnasia La Plata 0 - 0 Estudiantes La Plata ARG D1

09/02/2026 18:15

Estudiantes La Plata 1 - 0 Deportivo Riestra ARG D1

02/02/2026 18:45

Defensa Y Justicia 0 - 0 Estudiantes La Plata ARG D1

28/01/2026 21:15

Estudiantes La Plata 2 - 1 Boca Juniors ARG D1

23/01/2026 19:00

Independiente 1 - 1 Estudiantes La Plata ARG D1

19/01/2026 20:15

Estudiantes La Plata 4 - 0 Ituzaingo ARG C

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Sarmiento Junin

14/02/2026 18:45

CA Huracan 1 - 0 Sarmiento Junin ARG D1

08/02/2026 16:00

Sarmiento Junin 2 - 1 Atletico Tucuman ARG D1

03/02/2026 20:15

Independiente Rivadavia 2 - 1 Sarmiento Junin ARG D1

29/01/2026 20:30

Sarmiento Junin 1 - 0 Banfield ARG D1

25/01/2026 20:00

Argentinos Juniors 1 - 0 Sarmiento Junin ARG D1

15/11/2025 18:30

San Lorenzo 1 - 1 Sarmiento Junin ARG D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Argentine Division 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Estudiantes La Plata

Sarmiento Junin

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.22

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 18 matches

YesNo

2 (11%)16 (89%)

In last 18 matches

NoYes

7 (39%)11 (61%)

Estudiantes La Plata

Recent matches

Sarmiento Junin

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

Under /Over

(11%)2 16(89%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

/Yes

(22%)4 14(78%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)8 10(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Estudiantes La Plata

Sarmiento Junin

Shots

Estudiantes La Plata

Total shots

11.44 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 3.00

Sarmiento Junin

Total shots

9.78 avg / game

Blocked

47 total

Avg. 2.61

Estudiantes La Plata Pass Sarmiento Junin

Total passes

6230

Avg. 346 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

5624

Avg. 312 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Estudiantes La Plata

Played games

Sarmiento Junin

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.28

4.06

Corners

3.44

16.39

295

Throw-ins

378

21.00

1.22

Offsides

1.67

1.89

GK saves

3.61

Estudiantes La Plata

DISCIPLINARY

Sarmiento Junin

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.83

0.11

0.22

10.56

190

Fouls

220

12.22

10.83

195

Tackles

165

9.17

NEXT MATCHES

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Independiente Rivadavia

How We Build the Estudiantes La Plata vs Sarmiento Junin Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Estudiantes La Plata vs Sarmiento Junin on 20 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Argentine Division 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Estudiantes La Plata vs Sarmiento Junin Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Estudiantes La Plata's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sarmiento Junin's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Argentine Division 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Argentine Division 1 standings and the Argentine Division 1 form table to understand exactly where Estudiantes La Plata and Sarmiento Junin sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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