Estudiantes L.P. vs Dep. Riestra: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Estudiantes de La Plata prepare to host Deportivo Riestra on February 9, 2026, with kick-off at 23:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Estudiantes de La Plata, currently 9th in the standings with 5 points from 3 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 2 draws 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.

Deportivo Riestra, sitting 13th with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Defensa y Justicia, Estudiantes de La Plata recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Iacovich, Benedetti, Gonzalez Pirez, Nunez, Meza, Piovi, Neves Perdomo, Burgos, Medina, Farias, . This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Deportivo Riestra's last outing came against Barracas Central, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Arce, Bracamonte, Barbieri, Paz, Gallo, Sansotre, Alonso, Monje, Goitia, Herrera, Diaz. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Estudiantes de La Plata are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Estudiantes de La Plata and Deportivo Riestra 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: Estudiantes de La Plata's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Deportivo Riestra's games average 1.3 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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