Sarmiento Junin vs Union de Santa Fe: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sarmiento prepare to host Union Santa Fe on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 21:15, 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.

Union Santa Fe, sitting 12th with 5 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, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 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 Estudiantes de La Plata, Sarmiento recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Burrai, Suarez, Insaurralde, Orihuela, Cabrera, Salle, Zabala, Villalba, Contrera, Churin, Marabel. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Union Santa Fe's last outing came against San Lorenzo, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Mansilla, Del Blanco , Luduena, Rodriguez, Vargas, Fragapane, Profini, Pitton, Palacios, Estigarribia, Tarragona. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Sarmiento are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sarmiento and Union Santa Fe 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: 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. Union Santa Fe's games average 1.6 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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