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

As Estudiantes Rio Cuarto prepare to host Argentinos Juniors on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30 under referee Balino, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Estudiantes Rio Cuarto, currently 15th in the standings with 1 points from 5 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Argentinos Juniors, sitting 7th with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 2 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.

Recent meetings between Estudiantes Rio Cuarto and Argentinos Juniors have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Tucuman, Estudiantes Rio Cuarto recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Bacchia, Alanis, Ostchega, Valenti, Maffini, Antonini, Garnerone, Rosane, Romero, Bajamich, Ferreira. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Argentinos Juniors's last outing came against River Plate, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-3-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Cortes, Coronel, Godoy, Alvarez, Lozano, Fattori, Viveros, Oroz, Lopez, Lescano, Molina. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Estudiantes Rio Cuarto are expected to maintain their 4-1-3-2 structure, while Argentinos Juniors are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. 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 Rio Cuarto's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 17% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Argentinos Juniors's games average 1.1 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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