Gimnasia Mendoza vs Independiente: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Gimnasia Mendoza prepare to host Independiente on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gimnasia Mendoza, currently 11th in the standings with 6 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 3 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.

Independiente, sitting 5th with 9 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Gimnasia Mendoza and Independiente have favored Independiente, with Independiente claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Independiente's last outing came against Lanus, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Rey, Zabala, Lomonaco, Valdez, Godoy, Malcorra, Marcone, Millan, Abaldo, Avalos, Montiel. 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 Independiente 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. Independiente's games average 1.8 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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