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

As Gimnasia Mendoza prepare to host Gimnasia La Plata on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 02:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gimnasia Mendoza, currently 10th in the standings with 6 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Gimnasia La Plata, sitting 7th with 7 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw 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.

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In their previous league match against Talleres Cordoba, Gimnasia Mendoza recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Rigamonti, Recalde, Munoz, Mondino, Franco, Lencioni, Barboza, Sanchez, Paredes, Modica, Simoni. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Gimnasia La Plata's last outing came against Estudiantes de La Plata, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Insfran, Torrejon, Martinez, Giampaoli, Steimbach, Schelotto, Max, Panaro, Fernandez, Torres, Torres. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Gimnasia Mendoza are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gimnasia Mendoza and Gimnasia 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 few goals: Gimnasia Mendoza's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Gimnasia La Plata's games average 2.2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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