Atl. Tucuman vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Tucuman prepare to host Estudiantes Rio Cuarto on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Tucuman, currently 14th in the standings with 2 points from 4 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 2 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 2 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 3 goals scored.

Estudiantes Rio Cuarto, sitting 15th with 1 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 draw 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 1 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Sarmiento, Tucuman recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Ingolotti, Suso, Ferrari, Di Placido, Vallejo, Ortiz, Ham, Tesuri, Compagnucci, Diaz, Lamendola. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Estudiantes Rio Cuarto's last outing came against Independiente Rivadavia, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Bacchia, Ostchega, Ojeda, Antonini, Olmos, Valenti, Rosane, Romero, Gonzalez, Garnerone, Bajamich. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Tucuman are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Tucuman and Estudiantes Rio Cuarto 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: Tucuman's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Estudiantes Rio Cuarto's games average 1.6 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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