Argentinos Juniors vs Sarmiento Prediction 26 January 2026
📢 What to expect from the clash between Argentinos Juniors and Sarmiento in the opening round of the Primera? The start of a new season is a special moment for both teams, as each aims to kick off the campaign with a victory and set the right tone for the upcoming matches. Argentinos Juniors will look to immediately assert their higher quality and capitalize on their home advantage. Meanwhile, Sarmiento will gear up for a tough battle, determined not to concede without a fight. In such encounters, details and the conversion of limited opportunities often play a decisive role.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 August 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Argentinos Juniors):
- ball possession percentage: 73% vs 27%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 1;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Argentinos Juniors and Sarmiento Junin:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 2, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 2 against 3;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.2, in the 2nd half - 0.8;
- average total goals in the match - 1.
Head-to-head statistics Argentinos Juniors - Sarmiento
Argentinos Juniors Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Copa Argentina tournament (home team - Argentinos Juniors, away team - Ferrocarril Midland). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the game statistics (Argentinos Juniors vs Ferrocarril Midland):
- ball possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
Argentinos Juniors have had a solid run in their recent matches, securing 3 wins and suffering 2 losses, which has propelled them into the quarter-finals of the Clausura playoffs. The team shows confidence on their home turf, typically asserting dominance with a potent attack and a robust defense. Their last encounter with Sarmiento ended in a goalless draw, but now Argentinos Juniors have every opportunity to seek revenge.
Match Results: Argentinos Juniors
Sarmiento Junin Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - San Lorenzo, away - Sarmiento Junin). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Sarmiento Junin vs San Lorenzo):
- ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 1;
- fouls: 22 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 5;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Sarmiento have shown mixed results in their recent outings, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. The team failed to secure a playoff spot, finishing ninth in the Clausura. They are known for their defensive tactics and ability to execute quick counterattacks, yet their average goal-scoring rate leaves much to be desired-just 0.8 goals per game.
Match Results: Sarmiento Junin
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.
Statistics: Argentinos Juniors vs Sarmiento Junin
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
- Argentinos Juniors have won in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.4, the guests - 0.6;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Argentinos Juniors games against Sarmiento Junin (Primera Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Sarmiento Junin away games (Primera Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Sarmiento Junin games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
H2H- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.6 (6.8 - for home team and 2.8 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9 (7.33 - for home team and 1.67 - for away team).
- Sarmiento Junin have taken over 2.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Editor's Prediction
Argentinos Juniors enter the match as clear favorites, thanks to their more consistent level of play and squad quality. Meanwhile, Sarmiento are known for putting up a fight and rarely allowing opponents to settle into a comfortable rhythm. Recent head-to-heads between these teams have been low-scoring affairs, with no more than two goals scored in their last five encounters. The visitors are likely to focus on a solid defense and risk minimization strategy. Therefore, we are betting on under 2.5 goals.
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Betting Tips: Argentinos Juniors - Sarmiento Junin
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