Union de Santa Fe vs Gimnasia Mendoza: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Union Santa Fe prepare to host Gimnasia Mendoza on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00 under referee Arasa, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Union Santa Fe, currently 11th in the standings with 5 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 5 points from 3 home 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.

Gimnasia Mendoza, sitting 10th with 6 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 3 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.

Recent meetings between Union Santa Fe and Gimnasia Mendoza have favored Union Santa Fe, with Union Santa Fe claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against San Lorenzo, Union Santa Fe recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Mansilla, Del Blanco , Luduena, Rodriguez, Vargas, Fragapane, Profini, Pitton, Palacios, Estigarribia, Tarragona. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Gimnasia Mendoza's last outing came against Talleres Cordoba, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. 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.

Looking ahead, Union Santa Fe are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Gimnasia Mendoza are likely to counter with a 4-4-1-1 setup. 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: Union Santa Fe's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Gimnasia Mendoza's games average 2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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