Estudiantes vs Independiente preview
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Today - 8:15 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Estudiantes
EST
Independiente
IND
KICKOFF :
Today - 8:15 PM
Round 1 ·
2nd Phase
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Jul 26
CONTEXT
Estudiantes prepare to host Independiente at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes during the second phase of the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol campaign. The home side sits seventh in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy twelfth place. Power ratings give Estudiantes a narrow edge at 70.04 compared with 67.35 for their opponents, creating a 2.7 point advantage for the stronger team. Form scores stand close together at 12.83 for the hosts and 13.89 for Independiente. Both clubs operate as mid-table participants aiming to strengthen their positions through this league encounter. The venue atmosphere at Kempes stadium typically supports the home contingent with its distinctive pitch and crowd dynamics. Tactical discipline across all phases will shape proceedings as each side seeks to capitalize on opportunities that arise.
TL;DR
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Structural: Estudiantes occupy seventh place domestically while Independiente sit in twelfth.
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Form: Estudiantes hold a form score of 12.83 against Independiente's 13.89.
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Squad: Detailed squad information remains unavailable ahead of this fixture.
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Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided for either team in this match.
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Transition: Transition phase details show no specific data for analysis.
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Set pieces: Set piece evaluation uses proxy data with low confidence ratings.
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xVariable: Estudiantes maintain a 2.7 point power advantage over Independiente.
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Market: Baseline split: Estudiantes 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Independiente 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 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
A. Medina Reobasco
VS
G. Quinteros Desábato
1.88
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.44
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Racing Club
Rank: 69
L
Platense
Rank: 60
W
Talleres Córdoba
Rank: 62
D
Instituto
Rank: 62
W
Unión Santa Fe
Rank: 63
W
San Lorenzo
Rank: 64
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosario Central
Rank: 68
L
San Lorenzo
Rank: 64
W
Deportivo Riestra
Rank: 60
L
Defensa y Justicia
Rank: 59
W
Boca Juniors
Rank: 73
D
Racing Club
Rank: 69
W
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Estudiantes
0%
Draw
0%
Independiente
0%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.04
67.35
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Estudiantes
Independiente
Power Score
70.04
67.35
League Position
7
12
Global Rank
263
321
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.
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vs
Estudiantes
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Opponent-weighted form score
Independiente
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Estudiantes Independiente
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Estudiantes
EST
Home
2
matches
Independiente
IND
Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
1
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:09:44+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
16 N. Muslera Micol
20 E. Meza
14 L. González Pírez
24 T. Palacios
13 G. Benedetti Taffarel
8 G. Neves Perdomo
21 L. Piovi
29 F. Pérez Escudero
22 A. Castro
10 T. Palacios
9 G. Carrillo
33 R. Rey
22 F. Zavala
36 S. Valdez
26 K. Lomónaco
29 L. Godoy
23 I. Marcone
16 M. Curci
19 M. Abaldo Menyou
7 S. Montiel
28 M. Gutiérrez
9 G. Ávalos Stumpfs
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 08:15 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Capacity
32530
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Pablo Dóvalo
Miguel Savorani
Federico Cano
Jorge Nelson Sosa
Next Match
Estudiantes
vs
Defensa y Justicia
League: Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Kickoff: Sat, 1 Aug - 9:00 PM
Venue: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Independiente
vs
Newell's Old Boys
League: Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Kickoff: Fri, 31 Jul - 12:15 AM
Venue: Estadio Libertadores de América
Expected Lineup
Referee :
Pablo Dóvalo
Manager ▼
A. Medina Reobasco
Coach
Starting XI ▼
16
Fernando Muslera
Goalkeeper
6.99 9
Guido Carrillo
Centre Forward
7.01 13
Gastón Benedetti
Left Back
6.95 14
Leandro González Pírez
Right Back
7.11 20
Eric Meza
Right Back
6.82 22
Alexis Castro
Attacking Midfield
6.86 29
Fabricio Pérez
Right Wing
6.84 8
Gabriel Neves
Defensive Midfield
6.94 10
Tiago Palacios
Left Wing
7.1 21
Ezequiel Piovi
Defensive Midfield
6.93 24
Tomás Palacios
Left Back
7.04 Substitutes ▼
1
Fabricio Iacovich
7.32 4
Santiago Núñez
7.06 11
Facundo Farías
6.73 17
Joaquín Tobio Burgos
6.88 26
Ramiro Funes Mori
7.02 27
Lucas Alario
6.99 28
Brian Aguirre
6.53 7
José Sosa
6.96 18
Edwuin Cetré
6.92 35
Valente Pierani
40
Eros Mancuso
6.73
Referee :
Pablo Dóvalo
Manager ▼
G. Quinteros Desábato
Coach
Starting XI ▼
33
Rodrigo Rey
Goalkeeper
6.74 9
Gabriel Ávalos
Centre Forward
7.43 7
Santiago Montiel
Attacking Midfield
6.68 23
Iván Marcone
Defensive Midfield
6.84 28
Maximiliano Gutiérrez
Right Wing
6.92 29
Leonardo Godoy
Right Back
6.62 36
Sebastián Valdez
Left Back
6.73 16
Mateo Pérez Curci
Defensive Midfield
6.37 19
Matías Abaldo
Left Wing
6.76 22
Facundo Zabala
Left Back
6.79 26
Kevin Lomónaco
Right Back
6.75 Substitutes ▼
1
Joaquín Blázquez
4
Santiago Arias
6.7 5
Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés
6.64 8
Lautaro Millán
6.81 10
Luciano Cabral
6.39 25
Ignacio Pussetto
6.72 39
Jonathan De Irastorza
6.68 43
Facundo Samuel Valdez
6.48 11
Federico Mancuello
6.42 13
Juan Fedorco
6.7 CONCLUSION
This league meeting between Estudiantes and Independiente presents a closely matched contest shaped by similar power levels and mid-table ambitions. The home side will seek to use familiar surroundings to push forward and improve their standing. Independiente arrive with a slightly elevated form score that may influence their approach on the day. Attention to set pieces and overall structure could determine key moments during play. Both teams enter with motivation to collect points that aid their season objectives. Tactical adjustments throughout the game will matter as opportunities develop. The fixture offers scope for disciplined performances from players across the pitch. Expect a measured encounter where small margins decide the final outcome.
