Banfield vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Banfield prepare to host Estudiantes Rio Cuarto on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 23:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Banfield, currently 13th in the standings with 1 points from 2 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw 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 1 goals scored.

Estudiantes Rio Cuarto, sitting 14th with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw 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 0 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Sarmiento, Banfield recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sanguinetti, Meriano, Vittor, Arboleda, Abraham, Adoryan, Rios, Alfaro, Lopez Garcia, Sepulveda, Mendez. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Estudiantes Rio Cuarto's last outing came against Argentinos Juniors, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bacchia. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Banfield are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Banfield and Estudiantes Rio Cuarto 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: Banfield's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Estudiantes Rio Cuarto's games average 1.3 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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