Argentinos Jrs vs Lanus: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Argentinos Juniors prepare to host Lanus on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Argentinos Juniors, currently 7th in the standings with 8 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Lanus, sitting 8th with 8 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Argentinos Juniors and Lanus have favored Argentinos Juniors, with Argentinos Juniors claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against River Plate, Argentinos Juniors recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cortes, Coronel, Godoy, Alvarez, Lozano, Fattori, Viveros, Oroz, Lopez, Lescano, Molina. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Lanus's last outing came against Independiente, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Losada, Marcich, Canale, Dejesus, Guidara, Cardozo, Biafore, Carrera, Watson, Salvio, Bou. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Argentinos Juniors and Lanus are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Argentinos Juniors's fixtures have averaged 1.1 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Lanus's games average 3.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 71% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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