Argentinos Jrs vs Gimnasia L.P.: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Argentinos Juniors prepare to host Gimnasia La Plata on September 13, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Argentinos Juniors, currently 1st in the standings with 17 points from 8 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 9 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Gimnasia La Plata, sitting 3rd with 15 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Argentinos Juniors and Gimnasia La Plata have favored Gimnasia La Plata, with Gimnasia La Plata claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Barracas Central, Argentinos Juniors recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Cortes, Prieto, Vazquez, Alvarez, Coronel, Gutierrez, Lopez, Oroz, Viveros, Veron, Molina. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Gimnasia La Plata's last outing came against Tigre, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Insfran, Torrejon, Martinez, Conti, Schelotto, Miramon, Janson, Seoane, Fernandez, Zalazar, Auzmendi. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Argentinos Juniors and Gimnasia La Plata 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 a moderate number of goals: Argentinos Juniors's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Gimnasia La Plata's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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