Estudiantes VS Gimnasia La Plata

2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina

Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes Sat, 15 Aug - 7:45 PM

Liga Profesional de Fútbol

Estudiantes EST

Gimnasia La Plata GIM

KICKOFF : Sat, 15 Aug - 7:45 PM

Round 5 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Estudiantes and Gimnasia La Plata meet in the 2nd Phase of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. The sides enter with nearly identical power scores, Estudiantes at 67.76 and Gimnasia La Plata at 67.34, giving the former a narrow 0.4-point edge and confirming them as the marginally stronger side. League positions show a clear gap, with Gimnasia La Plata sixth and Estudiantes fourteenth in the domestic table. Form scores further separate the teams, as the visitors hold 18.39 against the hosts' 12.17. Both clubs lack recent outing details, leaving the focus on structural balance and the minimal power differential. The fixture promises a measured contest where small margins in organization and execution could decide the outcome.

TL;DR

Structural: Estudiantes sit fourteenth while Gimnasia La Plata occupy sixth in the domestic standings.
Form: Gimnasia La Plata hold a superior form score of 18.39 against Estudiantes' 12.17.
Squad: Estudiantes hold a narrow power advantage of 0.4 points over their opponents.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams ahead of the match.
Transition: Transition phase data is not supplied in the available information.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on proxy data with low confidence and no xG metrics.
xVariable: The 0.4-point power advantage indicates a tightly balanced encounter.
Market: Projection split: Estudiantes 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Gimnasia La Plata 0% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

A. Medina Reobasco

A. Pereyra

1.53

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.78

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

3 - 2 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

67.76

67.34

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Estudiantes

Gimnasia La Plata

Power Score

67.76

67.34

League Position

Global Rank

335

367

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Estudiantes — Opponent-weighted form score

Gimnasia La Plata — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Estudiantes Gimnasia La Plata

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Estudiantes EST Home

5 matches

Gimnasia La Plata GIM Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-6

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:24:59+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 15, 2026, 07:45 PM

Competition

2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 5 · 2nd Phase

Stadium

Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes

Capacity

32530

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

A. Medina Reobasco Coach

Squad ▼

Néstor Fernando Muslera Micol Goalkeeper

Fabricio Iacovich Goalkeeper

Rodrigo Borzone Goalkeeper

José Ramiro Funes Mori Defender

Leandro Martín González Pírez Defender

Santiago Arzamendia Duarte Defender

Eric Exequiel Meza Defender

Gastón Benedetti Taffarel Defender

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Santiago Gabriel Flores Defender

Eros Nazareno Mancuso Defender

Tiago Tomás Palacios Defender

Santiago Núñez Defender

Valente Pierani Defender

José Ernesto Sosa Midfielder

Lucas Ezequiel Piovi Midfielder

Alexis Castro Midfielder

Gabriel Neves Perdomo Midfielder

Facundo Farías Midfielder

Bautista Kociubinski Midfielder

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Baltasar Gallego Rodríguez Midfielder

Lucas Dante Cornejo Midfielder

Guido Marcelo Carrillo Attacker

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Carlos Joaquín Correa Attacker

Lucas Nicolás Alario Attacker

Edwuin Steven Cetré Angulo Attacker

Adolfo Julián Gaich Attacker

Tiago Palacios Attacker

Brian Aguirre Attacker

Franco Domínguez Attacker

Fabricio Alexis Pérez Escudero Attacker

Joaquín Tobio Burgos Attacker

Manager ▼

A. Pereyra Coach

Squad ▼

Harlen Alfred Castillo Moreno Goalkeeper

Nelson Federico Insfrán Goalkeeper

Julián Kadijevic Goalkeeper

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Germán Andrés Conti Defender

Pedro Silva Torrejón Defender

Matías Germán Melluso Defender

Enzo Gabriel Martínez Suárez Defender

Renzo Giampaoli Defender

Gonzalo Errecalde Defender

Bautista Barros Schelotto Defender

Alexis Steimbach Defender

Diego Mastrángelo Defender

Juan Cruz Cortazzo Defender

Fabricio Corbalán Defender

Augusto Max Midfielder

Ignacio Martín Fernández Midfielder

J. Miramon Midfielder

Leandro Mamut Midfielder

Mateo Seoane Midfielder

Juan José Pérez Suaza Midfielder

Nicolas Barros Schelotto Midfielder

Facundo Di Biasi Midfielder

Santiago Villarreal Midfielder

Lucas Ezequiel Janson Attacker

Agustín Auzmendi Attacker

Luis Marcelo Torres Attacker

Ivo Mammini Attacker

Maximiliano Ezequiel Zalazar Attacker

Manuel Panaro Attacker

R. Colazo Attacker

Franco Ramón Torres Attacker

Jeremias Merlo Attacker

Jorge Salustiano de Asís Attacker

CONCLUSION

The narrow power differential and contrasting league positions frame a contest likely decided by execution rather than dominance. Estudiantes will look to leverage their slight overall edge while addressing a lower form score, whereas Gimnasia La Plata can draw confidence from their stronger domestic standing and recent performance indicators. With efficiency and transition details absent, emphasis falls on squad organization and the ability to manage set-piece situations through available proxies. The venue at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes adds a neutral element that may encourage both sides to prioritize structure over risk. Expect a measured affair where small adjustments in midfield control and defensive shape determine the final result.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

General Information

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CONCLUSION

Estudiantes vs Gimnasia La Plata preview

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

General Information

Next Match

Squad

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CONCLUSION