Platense vs San Lorenzo Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 16 August 2025
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Platense and San Lorenzo in the 5th round of the Argentine Primera? Both teams boast solid defenses and are eager to climb up the league standings. The hosts aim to break into the top-8 after a rocky start, while the visitors are eyeing the summit. Considering the form of both clubs and their cautious approach in recent matches, a tactical battle with few goals is likely. The intrigue of the match is heightened by the closely matched odds for both teams to win.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - San Lorenzo):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Platense and San Lorenzo:
- played 11 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 5, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 9 against 15;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.18;
- average total goals in the match - 2.18.
Head-to-head statistics Platense - San Lorenzo

Platense Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Instituto AC Cordoba, away team - Platense). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Platense vs Instituto AC Cordoba):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Platense have had a rocky start to the Clausura, currently sitting in 14th place. However, their defense is among the best, conceding just 0.67 goals per game on average. On the flip side, their attack struggles, averaging only 0.79 goals per match. The last five official matches have resulted in three draws and two losses, highlighting their inconsistency.
Match Results: Platense

San Lorenzo Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - San Lorenzo, away - Velez Sarsfield). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (San Lorenzo vs Velez Sarsfield):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 0.
San Lorenzo continue to impress in the league, holding onto second place thanks to their solid defense and effective counterattacks. Known as "the Crows," their nickname perfectly reflects their playing style: adept at defending and striking opponents with sudden attacks. Over their last ten official matches, they've suffered only two defeats, with most games being low-scoring affairs-averaging just 0.7 goals scored per game while conceding an average of 0.6 goals.
Match Results: San Lorenzo
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 11;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.36, while the visitors net 0.64.
First-Half Stats: Platense (home) vs San Lorenzo (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- wins: 1 (10%) vs 1 (9.09%);
- losses: 2 (20%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- draws: 7 (70%) vs 8 (72.73%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 0.45;
- Average goals conceded: 0.3 vs 0.27.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 7 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.7 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.3).
- Platense have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games.
- San Lorenzo have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 5, draws - 5.
- San Lorenzo have drawn in 4 of last 5 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.82, the guests - 1.36;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.18;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Platense vs San Lorenzo
- average total in the tournament: 1.46 vs 1.48;
- average total goals scored: 0.79 vs 0.87;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 0.3;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.46 vs 0.57;
- Platense: average total at home in the tournament - 0.7;
- San Lorenzo: average total away in the tournament - 0.73;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.67) vs 0.7 (away - 1).
- Under 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 San Lorenzo games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.55 (4 - for home team and 4.55 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9.75 (5.25 - for home team and 4.5 - for away team).
Platense: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.38; at home field - 3.7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; at home field - 3.67.
San Lorenzo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.43, away - 4.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 4.25.
- Under 9.5 corners in last 8 Platense games.
- Under 9.5 corners in last 7 Platense games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.28 (2.64 for home team and 2.64 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.5 (1.75 for home team and 3.75 for away team).
Platense: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.92; at home - 1.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; at home - 2.
San Lorenzo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.96, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Editor's Prediction
Platense are considered slight favorites in this matchup, yet their opponents are in good form, sitting second in the standings. San Lorenzo focus on defensive solidity, which directly impacts the goal tally in their matches. In six out of their last seven games, no more than one goal has been scored. Given this scenario, betting on total goals under 1.5 seems like a reasonable choice.