Estudiantes L.P. vs Velez Sarsfield: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Estudiantes de La Plata prepare to host Velez Sarsfield on March 2, 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 2nd in the standings with 12 points from 6 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 9 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Velez Sarsfield, sitting 1st with 14 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Estudiantes de La Plata and Velez Sarsfield have favored Estudiantes de La Plata, with Velez Sarsfield claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Sarmiento, Estudiantes de La Plata recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Muslera, Benedetti, Palacios, Gonzalez Pirez, Meza, Piovi, Castro, Burgos, Sosa, Perez, Carrillo. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Velez Sarsfield's last outing came against River Plate, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Montero, Gomez, Magallan, Mammana, Garcia, Robertone, Baeza, Pellegrini, Lanzini, Andrada, Monzon. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Estudiantes de La Plata are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Estudiantes de La Plata and Velez Sarsfield 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 1.6 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Velez Sarsfield's games average 2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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