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

As Gimnasia La Plata prepare to host Estudiantes de La Plata on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gimnasia La Plata, currently 6th in the standings with 6 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 6 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Estudiantes de La Plata, sitting 3rd with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins 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 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Gimnasia La Plata and Estudiantes de La Plata have favored Estudiantes de La Plata, with Estudiantes de La Plata claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Barracas Central, Gimnasia La Plata recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Insfran, Torrejon, Martinez, Giampaoli, Steimbach, Fernandez, Miramon, Torres, Schelotto, Merlo, Torres. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Estudiantes de La Plata's last outing came against Deportivo Riestra, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Muslera, Benedetti, Palacios, Gonzalez Pirez, Meza, Medina, Piovi, Sosa, Perez, Burgos, Carrillo. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Gimnasia La Plata are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gimnasia La Plata and Estudiantes de La Plata 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 a moderate number of goals: Gimnasia La Plata's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Estudiantes de La Plata's games average 2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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