Gim & Esgr vs Est. La Plata Prediction 15 February 2026
📢 What can we expect from the match between Gimnasia y Esgrima and Estudiantes La Plata in the 5th round of the Primera? The home side, despite some inconsistency in their play, continue to show impressive attacking prowess. Meanwhile, the visitors are in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches. The standings add to the intrigue as both teams aim to solidify their positions at the top of the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata):
- ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata and Estudiantes de La Plata:
- played 40 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 20, draws - 17;
- number of goals - 29 against 62;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.85, in the 2nd half - 1.43;
- average total goals in the match - 2.28.
Head-to-head statistics Gim & Esgr - Est. La Plata

Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Barracas Central, away team - Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs Barracas Central):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Gimnasia are currently sixth in the league, showcasing inconsistent form with two wins and two losses in their last four matches. The team strives to maintain ball possession to create chances, yet their defensive vulnerabilities remain a pressing issue. Their attacking prowess is evident with seven victories in their last ten games, averaging 1.5 goals per match.
Match Results: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata

Estudiantes de La Plata Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Estudiantes de La Plata, away - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Estudiantes de La Plata vs Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession: 72% vs 28%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Estudiantes La Plata are currently sitting in third place, showcasing impressive form with an unbeaten streak in their last ten matches-securing eight wins and two draws. The team favors a defensive approach, capitalizing on swift counter-attacks, which enables them to handle opponents effectively and keep their goals conceded down to just 0.4 per game over these past ten encounters. With such a solid defense, the visitors can aim for a positive result even against strong adversaries.
Match Results: Estudiantes de La Plata
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 20, draws - 17.
Statistics: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs Estudiantes de La Plata
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 8;
- losses: 3 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata have not won in 24 of last 25 games against Estudiantes de La Plata.
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata have not won in 22 of last 23 games against Estudiantes de La Plata (Primera Division).
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata have not won in 13 of last 14 home games against Estudiantes de La Plata.
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata have not won in 11 of last 12 home games against Estudiantes de La Plata (Primera Division).
- Estudiantes de La Plata have not lost in last 10 games.
- Estudiantes de La Plata have not lost in last 8 games (Primera Division).
- Estudiantes de La Plata have not lost in last 6 away games.
- Estudiantes de La Plata have not lost in last 5 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.73, the guests - 1.55;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.28;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs Estudiantes de La Plata
- average total in the tournament: 2.75 vs 1.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.25 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 0.5;
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata: average total at home in the tournament - 2.5;
- Estudiantes de La Plata: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata games against Estudiantes de La Plata (Primera Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata games (Primera Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 3.
Estudiantes de La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5, away - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 3.43.
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata have taken under 4.5 corners in last 5 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs Estudiantes de La Plata
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata at home - 2 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata away - 3 (43%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (12/61, 19.7%);
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata at home most often finish matches: 2:1 , 3:1 (1/2, 50%);
- Estudiantes de La Plata away most often play: 0:0 , 1:1 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 14.4% (odds 5.5)
0:0 - 13.01% (odds 5.55)
0:1 - 12.83% (odds 5.5)
Editorial Prediction
Estudiantes La Plata enter the matchup as the favorites, but an easy outing for the visitors is not anticipated. Gimnasia y Esgrima, playing at home, are unlikely to concede without a fight and will aim to counter attack for attack. In seven of the last eight head-to-head encounters between these teams, at least two goals have been scored, highlighting the open nature of their clashes. In such a scenario, it seems reasonable to bet on over 1.5 goals.