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

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 vs Sarmiento Junin: Starting Lineups Time : 20/02/2026 16:45

Estudiantes La Plata
1 - 0
Finished
Sarmiento Junin
88' event Fernando Muslera
86' event Lucas Ezequiel Piovi
76' event Edwin Steven Cetre Angulo / Fabricio Perez
75' event Brian Nicolas Aguirre / Alexis Castro
68' event Eros Nazareno Mancuso / Eric Meza
68' event Mikel Amondarain / Joaquin Tobio Burgos
55' event Tiago Palacios
50' event Alexis Castro
32' event Tiago Palacios / Jose Ernesto Sosa
4' event Leandro Martin Gonzalez Pirez
event 90+3' Jair Ezequiel Arismendi
event 83' Brandon Márquez / Santiago Salle
event 82' Jonathan Gomez / Cristian Zabala
event 80' Javier Burrai
event 69' Mauricio Martinez / Carlos Gabriel Villalba
event 69' Jhon Renteria / Diego Churin Puyo
event 56' Cristian Zabala
event 37' Jair Ezequiel Arismendi / Lucas Suarez
event 24' Carlos Gabriel Villalba
88' event Fernando Muslera
event 90+3' Jair Ezequiel Arismendi
86' event Lucas Ezequiel Piovi
event 83' Brandon Márquez / Santiago Salle
76' event Edwin Steven Cetre Angulo / Fabricio Perez
event 82' Jonathan Gomez / Cristian Zabala
75' event Brian Nicolas Aguirre / Alexis Castro
event 80' Javier Burrai
68' event Eros Nazareno Mancuso / Eric Meza
event 69' Mauricio Martinez / Carlos Gabriel Villalba
68' event Mikel Amondarain / Joaquin Tobio Burgos
event 69' Jhon Renteria / Diego Churin Puyo
55' event Tiago Palacios
event 56' Cristian Zabala
50' event Alexis Castro
event 37' Jair Ezequiel Arismendi / Lucas Suarez
32' event Tiago Palacios / Jose Ernesto Sosa
event 24' Carlos Gabriel Villalba
4' event Leandro Martin Gonzalez Pirez
Estudiantes La Plata Estudiantes La Plata
Substitutions
#10 Tiago Palacios
#40 Eros Nazareno Mancuso
#32 Mikel Amondarain
#28 Brian Nicolas Aguirre
#18 Edwin Steven Cetre Angulo
#1 Fabricio Iacovich
#4 Santiago Misael Nunez
#2 Facundo Rodriguez
#39 Lucas Cornejo
#11 Facundo Farias
#27 Lucas Alario
#19 Adolfo Julian Gaich
Estudiantes La Plata Estudiantes La Plata Sarmiento Junin Sarmiento Junin
12Shots12
7Shots on Goal3
14Fouls8
4Corner Kick4
8Free kick14
0Offside1
4Yellow card4
3Save6
14Successful Tackles12
8Interceptions7
23Long pass31
6Successful center8
5Shots off goal5
0Hit The Post1
0Blocked4
14Tackle12
7Dribbles8
20Throw-in26
274Passes384
58Attacks81
58Dangerous attacks69
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
1BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
7ShotsInsideBox6
5ShotsOutsideBox6
51DuelsWon61
15Touches In Opposition Box23
21AccurateCrosses24
37GroundDuelsWon35
14AerialDuelsWon26
18Clearances15
Sarmiento Junin Sarmiento Junin
Substitutions
#26 Jair Ezequiel Arismendi
#14 Mauricio Martinez
#10 Jhon Renteria
#11 Jonathan Gomez
#40 Brandon Márquez
#12 Thyago Ayala
#33 Gabriel Diaz
#6 Gaston Arturia
#29 Thiago Santamaría
#34 Augustin Seyral
#5 Manuel Garcia
#32 Alexis González
Commentary
90+3' Jair Ezequiel Arismendi - Sarmiento Junin receive a yellow card
88' Fernando Muslera - Estudiantes La Plata receive a yellow card
86' Lucas Ezequiel Piovi - Estudiantes La Plata receive a yellow card
83' Sarmiento Junin — substitution: Brandon Márquez / Santiago Salle
82' Sarmiento Junin — substitution: Jonathan Gomez / Cristian Zabala
80' Javier Burrai - Sarmiento Junin receive a yellow card
76' Estudiantes La Plata — substitution: Edwin Steven Cetre Angulo / Fabricio Perez
75' Estudiantes La Plata — substitution: Brian Nicolas Aguirre / Alexis Castro
69' Sarmiento Junin — substitution: Mauricio Martinez / Carlos Gabriel Villalba
69' Sarmiento Junin — substitution: Jhon Renteria / Diego Churin Puyo
68' Estudiantes La Plata — substitution: Eros Nazareno Mancuso / Eric Meza
68' Estudiantes La Plata — substitution: Mikel Amondarain / Joaquin Tobio Burgos
56' Cristian Zabala - Sarmiento Junin receive a yellow card
55' Tiago Palacios - Estudiantes La Plata receive a yellow card
50' Goal! Alexis Castro - Estudiantes La Plata
37' Sarmiento Junin — substitution: Jair Ezequiel Arismendi / Lucas Suarez
32' Estudiantes La Plata — substitution: Tiago Palacios / Jose Ernesto Sosa
24' Carlos Gabriel Villalba - Sarmiento Junin receive a yellow card
4' Leandro Martin Gonzalez Pirez - Estudiantes La Plata receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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