Argentina - Primera DivisiónData current as of September 07, 2026

Estudiantes vs Sarmiento: match statistics

Estudiantes crest
Estudiantes
1 : 0half-time 0:0
Sarmiento crest
Sarmiento
165%(1.60)
X25%(3.40)
210%(6.50)

Estudiantes hold a decisive advantage in home matches with a 100% win rate and an impressive streak of two consecutive home victories. The hosts boast a superior goal difference (+2), higher shooting accuracy (11% vs 5%), and dominate in ball possession (53% vs 45%). Sarmiento, on the other hand, are in catastrophic away form with three consecutive losses and a 0% win rate, scoring merely 0.33 goals on average per away match. Furthermore, the visitors have not kept a single clean sheet away from home and failed to score in 67% of their matches. The advantage in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts (1.76 vs 0.92), confirming their offensive dominance and solidifying their status as clear favorites for this fixture.

Estudiantes vs Sarmiento: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Estudiantes played against Sarmiento in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Estudiantes has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Sarmiento has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Estudiantes scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 0.40. Sarmiento scores 0.80 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 40% of Estudiantes's games and 40% of Sarmiento's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 40%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 33% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Estudiantes has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.37 per game. Estudiantes takes 12.4 shots per game, while Sarmiento takes 11.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Estudiantes leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.40 goals per game after halftime. Sarmiento leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.20 after halftime.

When the teams score

Estudiantes's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Sarmiento, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Primera División games average 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 33% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Estudiantes hold a decisive advantage in home matches with a 100% win rate and an impressive streak of two consecutive home victories. The hosts boast a superior goal difference (+2), higher shooting accuracy (11% vs 5%), and dominate in ball possession (53% vs 45%). Sarmiento, on the other hand, are in catastrophic away form with three consecutive losses and a 0% win rate, scoring merely 0.33 goals on average per away match. Furthermore, the visitors have not kept a single clean sheet away from home and failed to score in 67% of their matches. The advantage in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts (1.76 vs 0.92), confirming their offensive dominance and solidifying their status as clear favorites for this fixture.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

42Possession (%)58
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12Shots12
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7Shots on target3
EstudiantesSarmiento
1.66xG1.46
EstudiantesSarmiento
4Corners4
EstudiantesSarmiento
58Dangerous attacks69
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13Fouls9
EstudiantesSarmiento
4Cards4
EstudiantesSarmiento

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

EstudiantesSarmiento
0.8Goals scored / game0.8
EstudiantesSarmiento
0.4Goals allowed / game1
EstudiantesSarmiento
52%Average possession49%
EstudiantesSarmiento
4Shots on target / game4.6
EstudiantesSarmiento

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.4Shots per game11.2
EstudiantesSarmiento
4Shots on target4.6
EstudiantesSarmiento
6.5%Shot conversion7.1%
EstudiantesSarmiento
52%Possession49%
EstudiantesSarmiento
1.39xG for1.37
EstudiantesSarmiento
1.27xG against1.66
EstudiantesSarmiento

Shooting quality

Estudiantes: BalancedSarmiento: Balanced
EstudiantesSarmiento
Accuracy (shots on target)32%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.200.17

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Estudiantes is 50% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / game - Estudiantes · 1.2 pts / game - Sarmiento

Estudiantes
DWDWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
40% W60% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-3-0
1.80 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-3-0
1.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-0-0
Last 5 at home
2-0-0
WW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.27BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%
Sarmiento
LWLWL
Season result split
40% W0% R60% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-3
Last 5 away
0-0-3
LLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.37Opponent xG: 1.66BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Estudiantes is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.4 goals / game - Estudiantes · 1 goals / game - Sarmiento

Estudiantes scoring profile: strong

Estudiantes scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Sarmiento keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).

Sarmiento scoring profile: mixed

Sarmiento scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Estudiantes keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).

4Goals scored (season)4
EstudiantesSarmiento
2Goals conceded (season)5
EstudiantesSarmiento
1.2Average goals per game1.8
EstudiantesSarmiento
4Goals scored (last 5)4
EstudiantesSarmiento
2Goals conceded (last 5)5
EstudiantesSarmiento

How often they score at least...

60%1 goal60%
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20%2 goals20%
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0%3 goals0%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%4 goals0%
EstudiantesSarmiento

How often they concede at least...

40%1 goal80%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%2 goals20%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%3 goals0%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%4 goals0%
EstudiantesSarmiento

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

46%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%BTTS in both halves0%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%Scored in both halves0%
EstudiantesSarmiento

BTTS and goal count

20%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
EstudiantesSarmiento
40%BTTS - last 540%
EstudiantesSarmiento

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

40%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
EstudiantesSarmiento
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time20%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
EstudiantesSarmiento

2nd half

60%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time20%
EstudiantesSarmiento
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
EstudiantesSarmiento

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Sarmiento is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.2 pts / game - Estudiantes · 1.6 pts / game - Sarmiento

Estudiantes - half-time state
20% leading60% draw20% trailing
Sarmiento - half-time state
40% leading40% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.2Points per game (1st half)1.6
EstudiantesSarmiento
0.4Goals scored (1st half)0.6
EstudiantesSarmiento
0.2Goals conceded (1st half)0.2
EstudiantesSarmiento
0.6Average goals (1st half)0.8
EstudiantesSarmiento
80%Clean sheet before half-time80%
EstudiantesSarmiento
80%No goal before half-time60%
EstudiantesSarmiento

After half-time (2nd half)

1.6Points per game (2nd half)0.4
EstudiantesSarmiento
0.4Goals scored (2nd half)0.2
EstudiantesSarmiento
0.2Goals conceded (2nd half)0.8
EstudiantesSarmiento
0.6Average goals (2nd half)1
EstudiantesSarmiento
80%Clean sheet after half-time20%
EstudiantesSarmiento
60%No goal after half-time80%
EstudiantesSarmiento

Estudiantes - second-half results

40% W40% R20% P
6
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Sarmiento - second-half results

0% W40% R60% P
8
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
2
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.60
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.6

Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Estudiantes - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.60
Goals scored / game0.40.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.2
Average goals per game0.60.6
1 goal40%60%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Sarmiento - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.600.40
Goals scored / game0.60.2
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game0.81.0
1 goal60%80%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference+2-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Estudiantes
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
1
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
0
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Sarmiento
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
1
16-30
2
0
31-45
0
1
46-60
1
2
61-75
0
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

1.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.9 : 0.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
78%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
40%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-33%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
36%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
16%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 6 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Estudiantes

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.12
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.59
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.87
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
68%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
53%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Sarmiento

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.29
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.57
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.66
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
107%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
85%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.4
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).

Teams vs league

EstudiantesLigaSarmiento
Average goals per game 1.201.92 1.80
Both teams scored 40%46% 40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 20%33% 40%
Clean sheets 60%34% 20%
Goal before half-time 40%55% 60%
Goal after half-time 60%72% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.92
Average goals per game
46%
Both teams scored
33%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.17
Home goals / game
0.75
Away goals / game
+56%
Home attack advantage
+36%
Home defensive advantage
+26%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
55%
1 goal
20%
2 goals
1%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. EstudiantesYellow cardLeandro Martín González Pírez
  2. SarmientoYellow cardCarlos Gabriel Villalba
  3. EstudiantesSubstitutionOn: Tiago PalaciosOff: José Ernesto Sosa
  4. SarmientoSubstitutionOn: Yair Ezequiel ArismendiOff: Lucas Suárez
  5. EstudiantesGoalAlexis Castro
  6. EstudiantesYellow cardTiago Tomás Palacios
  7. SarmientoYellow cardCristian Exequiel Zabala
  8. EstudiantesSubstitutionOn: Brian AguirreOff: Alexis Castro
  9. SarmientoYellow cardJavier Nicolás Burrai
  10. EstudiantesYellow cardLucas Ezequiel Piovi
  11. EstudiantesYellow cardNéstor Fernando Muslera Micol
  12. SarmientoYellow cardYair Ezequiel Arismendi

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Andrés MerlosMatches officiated: 13
4.15Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 246%Home wins31%Draws23%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Estudiantes's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sarmiento. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Estudiantes
1 : 0
Sarmiento

FAQ

What was the result of Estudiantes vs Sarmiento?

The Primera División match finished Estudiantes 1:0 Sarmiento. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Estudiantes vs Sarmiento?

Estudiantes score 0.80 goals per game on average and Sarmiento 0.80. The Primera División average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Estudiantes's matches and 40% of Sarmiento's.

What form are Estudiantes and Sarmiento in?

Over the last 5 games Estudiantes have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Sarmiento 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Estudiantes vs Sarmiento?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Estudiantes vs Sarmiento: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.