Sarmiento Junin vs Banfield: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sarmiento prepare to host Banfield on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30 under referee Martinez, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sarmiento, currently 10th in the standings with 6 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 6 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Banfield, sitting 13th with 4 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 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 3 goals scored.

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

In their previous league match against Estudiantes de La Plata, Sarmiento recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Banfield's last outing came against Racing A, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Sanguinetti, Abraham, Vittor, Arboleda, Lopez Garcia, Pinero, Villegas, Pais, Gomez, Mendez, Perrotta. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Sarmiento are expected to maintain their 3-5-2 structure, Banfield are likely to mirror that shape. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Sarmiento's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Banfield's games average 1.8 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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