Sarmiento vs Estudiantes Prediction 3 March 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Sarmiento and Estudiantes Rio Cuarto in the 8th round of the Primera? Both teams find themselves at the lower end of the standings, which adds extra motivation to the match. Neither club has shown much consistency lately, which might affect the quality of play. However, the stats reveal a tendency for both sides to concede goals, particularly the visitors.
Head-to-Head
📊 Officially, Sarmiento and Estudiantes Rio Cuarto have faced each other just once.
Head-to-head statistics Sarmiento - Estudiantes

Sarmiento Junin Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Sarmiento Junin, away team - Union de Santa Fe). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Sarmiento Junin vs Union de Santa Fe):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 8.
Sarmiento are going through a tough spell. Their form has been less than stellar, with just one win in their last five matches and multiple losses (WLLLL). The team currently sit 12th in the standings and are eager to climb higher. Despite their attacking struggles, they average only 0.71 goals per match while conceding 1.29. It's worth noting their ability to put up a fight against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Sarmiento Junin

Estudiantes Rio Cuarto Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Estudiantes Rio Cuarto, away - Huracan). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Estudiantes Rio Cuarto vs Huracan):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Estudiantes Rio Cuarto are facing similar challenges, with a recent win breaking a four-game losing streak, highlighting their inconsistency (LLLLW). They average just 0.43 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.57, underscoring their vulnerabilities both defensively and offensively. Currently sitting 14th in the table, they will be eager to improve their standing in this matchup.
Match Results: Estudiantes Rio Cuarto
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- win percentage: 29% vs 14%;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Estudiantes Rio Cuarto have not won in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto
- average total in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 0.71 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.43 vs 0.29;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.29 vs 0.14;
- Sarmiento Junin: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Estudiantes Rio Cuarto: average total away in the tournament - 0.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.5) vs 0.7 (away - 0.4).
- Sarmiento Junin have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
Sarmiento Junin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.57; at home - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home - 3.75.
Estudiantes Rio Cuarto: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.86, away - 2.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; away - 2.6.
- Over 4.5 yellow cards in last 5 Sarmiento Junin home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Sarmiento Junin at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Estudiantes Rio Cuarto away - 1 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Sarmiento Junin at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Estudiantes Rio Cuarto away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/110, 16.4%);
- Sarmiento Junin at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:3 , 2:1 (1/3, 33.3%);
- Estudiantes Rio Cuarto away most often play: 2:0 (2/4, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.92% (odds 4.75)
1:1 - 13% (odds 6)
0:0 - 12.62% (odds 4.75)
Editor's Prediction
Both teams have had a rough start to the season and are in desperate need of a win, making a draw an unlikely outcome they would settle for. Their current standings push them to play more aggressively and take risks more often. Additionally, Estudiantes Rio Cuarto's last five away matches have all seen at least two goals scored. In this scenario, betting on over 1.5 goals seems like a logical choice.