Fresh on the back of a 1-1 draw with Gremio in the Copa Libertadores, Estudiantes make the trip to Sarmiento this week in search of three Liga Profesional points.
The hosts are not in good form right now and lack a natural goalscorer which could prove disastrous against a team of the quality of Estudiantes.
Estudiantes sit three points and 12 places ahead of Sarmiento before kick-off and we're expecting that gap to increase come the final whistle on Thursday.
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Sarmiento vs Estudiantes prediction: The visitors quality to shine through
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in each of the last four league meetings between these two clubs.
- Each of Estudiantes' last four matches in all competitions have ended with both teams scoring.
- The visitors have won five of their last seven games against Thursday's hosts.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the last five encounters between Estudiantes and Sarmiento.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers backing the visitors
- HOME: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Estudiantes in front
Thursday's guests have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games against Sarmiento.
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 09/03/24
Sarmiento
Estudiantes LP
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 23/10/23
Estudiantes LP
Sarmiento
Argentina Liga Profesional 25/02/23
Estudiantes LP
Sarmiento
Argentina Liga Profesional 15/06/22
Estudiantes LP
Sarmiento
Argentina Liga Profesional 17/07/21
Sarmiento
Estudiantes LP
Sarmiento preview: Won one of last six
Sarmiento put in a decent performance to secure a 1-0 win at San Lorenzo last time out as Manuel García scored the only goal of the game.
However, Thursday's hosts have lost each of their last three home games and seem to perform much better on the road where there is less pressure from their fans.
Predicted lineup: Acosta (GK), Insaurralde, López, Paredes, Méndez, Gudiño, Arismendi, Burgoa, Gho, García & Rosales
Argentina Liga Profesional 03/05/25
D
San Lorenzo
1
Sarmiento
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 27/04/25
D
Instituto AC Cordoba
1
Sarmiento
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 20/04/25
L
Platense
1
Sarmiento
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 15/04/25
W
Velez Sarsfield
0
Sarmiento
1
Argentina Cup 10/04/25
L
Central Cordoba de Rosario
1
Sarmiento
0
Estudiantes preview: Only lost two of last six
Estudiantes were in action in the Copa Libertadores against Gremio at the weekend, coming away with a 1-1 draw against the Brazilians thanks to a late equaliser from Mauro Mendez.
The visitors sit just three points off the top spot in Argentina after four games but a defeat at Sarmiento would see Thursday's hosts go level on seven points, so Estudiantes need to give their full concentration to this game.
Predicted lineup: Mansilla (GK), Fernández, Romero, Benedetti, Mancuso, Pérez, Piatti, Zuqui, Castillo Manyoma, Correa & Cetré
Argentina Liga Profesional 10/05/25
L
Rosario Central
2
Estudiantes LP
0
Copa Libertadores 08/05/25
W
Universidad de Chile
0
Estudiantes LP
3
Argentina Liga Profesional 02/05/25
L
Argentinos Jrs
4
Estudiantes LP
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 28/04/25
D
CA Tigre
0
Estudiantes LP
0
Copa Libertadores 24/04/25
W
Botafogo
0
Estudiantes LP
1
Player to watch – Javier Correa
Javier Correa is enjoying life back in his homeland following a spell in Mexico with Santos Laguna.
The 31-year-old scored 13 goals across two seasons with the Mexican club but made his return to Argentina with Estudiantes in 2024.
With five goals and three assists so far this season, Correa is the joint-top goalscorer and assist provider for Estudiantes right now, making him a key player in the starting eleven.
Correa has been a key player for Estudiantes in 2024
We're backing Correa to put in another top-quality performance on Thursday which will help guide Estudiantes to all three points in what is expected to be a close and competitive 90 minutes.
Don't be surprised to see Correa's name either on the scoreboard or setting up a goal against Sarmiento as he is a key player for the visitors going forward.
The latest Tweets from each camp
Sarmiento
Bienvenido, Facu ?
La presentación de Facundo Roncaglia como nuevo refuerzo de Sarmiento ?#DaleVerde ?? pic.twitter.com/eUw6ZDj2KP
— Club Atlético Sarmiento (@CASarmientoOf) June 13, 2024
Estudiantes
⚽ ¡Último partido del semestre en Junín! pic.twitter.com/La4oL89P3f
— Estudiantes de La Plata (@EdelpOficial) June 13, 2024