Sarmiento vs Banfield Prediction 30 January 2026
📢 What scenario will unfold in the match between Sarmiento and Banfield in the 2nd round of the Primera? The hosts kicked off the championship with a defeat, while Banfield started with a draw. Sarmiento will aim to redeem themselves in front of their fans and deliver a more composed performance. Banfield, on the other hand, will be looking to take a step forward after a less than convincing start. A cautious encounter is expected, where every mistake could prove decisive.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 December 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Banfield):
- ball possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Sarmiento Junin and Banfield:
- played 11 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 2, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 5 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.27, in the 2nd half - 0.91;
- average total goals in the match - 1.18.
Head-to-head statistics Sarmiento - Banfield

Sarmiento Junin Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Argentinos Juniors, away team - Sarmiento Junin). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Sarmiento Junin vs Argentinos Juniors):
- ball possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 9;
- fouls: 19 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 10.
Sarmiento are going through a challenging period, having won just once in their last five matches, with two losses and two draws. Currently sitting 13th in the league table after starting with a defeat, the "Greens" are struggling defensively. In their last 12 home games, they have conceded goals in 11 of them.
Match Results: Sarmiento Junin

Banfield Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Banfield, away - Huracan). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Banfield vs Huracan):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Banfield are in decent form, having kicked off the championship with a draw, which is quite commendable. The team plays an attacking style, yet they concede a significant number of goals. Over their last ten matches, they've allowed an average of 1.2 goals per game. However, with the new season underway, it's a fresh start, and Banfield have the opportunity to improve their stats.
Match Results: Banfield
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 2, draws - 8.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs Banfield
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Sarmiento Junin have drawn in 8 of last 9 games against Banfield.
- Sarmiento Junin have drawn in last 5 games against Banfield (Primera Division).
- Sarmiento Junin have drawn in last 4 home games against Banfield.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.45, the guests - 0.73;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1.18;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Sarmiento Junin games against Banfield.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Sarmiento Junin games against Banfield (Primera Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Sarmiento Junin games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Sarmiento Junin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 5.25.
Banfield: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 4.
- Over 8.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Sarmiento Junin games (Primera Division).
- Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Sarmiento Junin home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs Banfield
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Sarmiento Junin at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Banfield away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sarmiento Junin at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Banfield away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
- Sarmiento Junin drew 0:0 in 3 of last 4 home games against Banfield.
Editor's Prediction
In the upcoming clash, there's no clear favorite as both teams are far from their best form and still searching for their rhythm this season. Sarmiento are likely to adopt a pragmatic approach to avoid a second consecutive defeat, while Banfield are unlikely to take risks on the road. Head-to-head encounters between these teams rarely thrill fans with high-scoring affairs-eight of their last nine meetings have seen no more than two goals scored. Therefore, we're backing under 2.5 goals.