Estudiantes vs Argentinos Juniors Prediction & Betting Tips

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Estudiantes return to La Plata under pressure after back-to-back defeats, and they will be desperate to regain stability against an Argentinos Juniors side that continues to fluctuate between solid home form and erratic away displays. Both clubs are positioned in mid-table but with ambitions of climbing into the continental qualification spots, giving this fixture plenty of tactical significance. With each side favouring a structured, attack-minded approach, a competitive and open encounter looks likely.

Estudiantes Seeking to Reignite Home Strength

Estudiantes’ recent home record captures a mix of control and fragility. The 1-2 defeat to Boca Juniors ended a four-match unbeaten run at the Estadio UNO, where they had shown solid defensive work in wins over Gimnasia and Defensa y Justicia, both by 2-0 and 1-0 respectively. Their ability to build attacks through quick combinations remains strong, but lapses in concentration have cost them late goals in key games.

In their last five matches across all venues, Estudiantes have drawn two and lost two, scoring only five goals in that period. Their structure in midfield is generally reliable, yet they have struggled to convert possession into consistent chances. The 1-0 defeat at Tigre last week underlined that creative issue, with plenty of ball control but little incision in the final third. Back at home, however, their clean-sheet record and improved intensity suggest a potential response.

Argentinos Juniors’ Away Record Still Unpredictable

Argentinos Juniors have produced mixed results on their travels, alternating between sharp performances and defensive lapses. Their 2-2 draw away to Independiente Rivadavia showed attacking intent but also defensive vulnerability, while the 2-0 loss at Barracas Central highlighted the same inconsistency that has plagued their season. Yet, wins at Belgrano and Aldosivi prove their capacity to strike effectively when transitions fall their way.

Offensively, they have found rhythm again, scoring eight goals in their last five matches. The 3-1 home victory over Newell’s Old Boys and the 2-2 draw in Mendoza reflected a renewed attacking balance, led by confident wide play and clinical finishing from second-line runners. However, the team’s away defence remains shaky, with only one clean sheet from their last five away outings, suggesting that their proactive style leaves spaces to exploit.

Estudiantes vs Argentinos Juniors Prediction

The recent head-to-head trend favours entertainment. Three of the last four meetings between these clubs have seen both sides score and at least three goals, including Argentinos’ 4-0 home win in May and Estudiantes’ 3-2 victory away last year. Both managers prefer progressive football, and neither side has been secure defensively in recent weeks, making goals a likely outcome.

At 2.88 odds, an Argentinos Juniors win offers strong value given their superior recent scoring form and Estudiantes’ loss of control in home matches against more dynamic opposition. However, the most logical betting angle lies in the goals market. Over 2.5 goals at 2.70 odds fits both teams’ attacking profile and their head-to-head record, which has consistently delivered open, chance-filled matches.

Afolabi Ezekiel- November 12, 2025

Estudiantes vs Argentinos Juniors Betting Tips

Argentinos Jrs to win

OK

2.28 Odds

Over 2.5 Goals

OK

2.70 Odds