Sarmiento vs Argentinos Juniors Prediction, Preview and Stats

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Eva Perón de Junín Thu, 23 Jul - 10:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Sarmiento SARM
Versus
Argentinos Juniors ARJ
KICKOFF : Thu, 23 Jul - 10:30 PM
Round 1 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Sarmiento host Argentinos Juniors in the 2nd Phase of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol at Estadio Eva Perón de Junín. The home side sits 14th in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy third place. Argentinos Juniors carry a clear power advantage of 12.4 points and are identified as the stronger team overall. Sarmiento record a higher form score of 10.06 compared with the away side's 4.89. Both teams enter the fixture with limited recent outing data available. Set-piece metrics show low confidence and rely on proxy values for both attack and defence. Expected goal information is unavailable, leaving efficiency and transition details unquantified. The match represents a clear test of league position against current momentum.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Argentinos Juniors sit third in the domestic table while Sarmiento occupy 14th place.
  • Form: Sarmiento post a form score of 10.06 against Argentinos Juniors' mark of 4.89.
  • Squad: Argentinos Juniors hold the higher power score at 69.96 compared with Sarmiento's 57.56.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition data is not recorded in the current match preparation files.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece analysis carries low confidence and uses proxy values for both sides.
  • xVariable: Expected goal variables are unavailable due to missing xG inputs.
  • Market: Baseline split: Sarmiento 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Argentinos Juniors 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sarmiento Sarmiento
Sarmiento
VS
Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors
Argentinos Juniors
1.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.89
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Belgrano Rank: 67 L
Tigre Rank: 63 W
Rosario Central Rank: 68 L
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 64 L
Barracas Central Rank: 59 W
Aldosivi Rank: 53 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Belgrano Rank: 67 D
Huracán Rank: 63 W
Lanús Rank: 64 W
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 64 L
Huracán Rank: 63 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 60 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sarmiento
0%
Draw
0%
Away Argentinos Juniors
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
57.56
69.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sarmiento
Argentinos Juniors
Power Score
57.56
69.96
League Position
14
3
Global Rank
594
240

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Sarmiento — Opponent-weighted form score
Argentinos Juniors — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sarmiento Argentinos Juniors

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sarmiento SARM Home
2 matches
Argentinos Juniors ARJ Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
0
-1
Goal Difference
+1

Data last updated: 2026-07-16T00:23:32+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 23, 2026, 10:30 PM
Competition :
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium :
Estadio Eva Perón de Junín
Capacity :
22000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

—
Iván Mauricio Arboleda
Iván Mauricio Arboleda Goalkeeper
12
Thyago Ayala
Thyago Ayala Goalkeeper
2
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Juan Manuel Insaurralde Defender
77
Nicolás Pasquini
Nicolás Pasquini Defender
3
Lucas Matías Suárez Scalarea
Lucas Matías Suárez Scalarea Defender
44
Renzo Miguel Orihuela Barcos
Renzo Miguel Orihuela Barcos Defender
4
Juan Manuel Cabrera
Juan Manuel Cabrera Defender
6
Gastón Arturia
Gastón Arturia Defender
29
Thiago Santamaría
Thiago Santamaría Defender
33
Gabriel Díaz
Gabriel Díaz Defender
17
Jeremías Vallejos
Jeremías Vallejos Defender
34
Agustín Seyral Echecopar
Agustín Seyral Echecopar Defender
39
Joel Godoy
Joel Godoy Defender
11
Jonathan David Gómez
Jonathan David Gómez Midfielder
14
Mauricio Martínez
Mauricio Martínez Midfielder
25
Carlos Gabriel Villalba
Carlos Gabriel Villalba Midfielder
15
Cristian Exequiel Zabala
Cristian Exequiel Zabala Midfielder
5
Manuel García
Manuel García Midfielder
8
Santiago Salle
Santiago Salle Midfielder
18
Osmar Giménez Bernal
Osmar Giménez Bernal Midfielder
—
Elián Ezequiel Giménez
Elián Ezequiel Giménez Midfielder
9
Diego Churín
Diego Churín Attacker
7
Pablo Daniel Magnín
Pablo Daniel Magnín Attacker
26
Yair Ezequiel Arismendi
Yair Ezequiel Arismendi Attacker
27
Junior Osvaldo Marabel Jara
Junior Osvaldo Marabel Jara Attacker
22
Gastón Nicolás González
Gastón Nicolás González Attacker
19
Julián Contrera
Julián Contrera Attacker
32
Alexis González
Alexis González Attacker
10
Jhon Alexander Rentería Arias
Jhon Alexander Rentería Arias Attacker
40
Brandon Márquez
Brandon Márquez Attacker

Squad ▼

25
Brayan Josué Cortés Fernández
Brayan Josué Cortés Fernández Goalkeeper
50
Ezequiel Rodríguez
Ezequiel Rodríguez Goalkeeper
12
Gonzalo Siri Payer
Gonzalo Siri Payer Goalkeeper
3
Luciano Federico Sánchez
Luciano Federico Sánchez Defender
4
Erik Fernando Godoy
Erik Fernando Godoy Defender
20
Sebastián Prieto
Sebastián Prieto Defender
16
Francisco Álvarez
Francisco Álvarez Defender
26
Claudio Nicolás Bravo
Claudio Nicolás Bravo Defender
17
Franco Paredes
Franco Paredes Defender
14
Kevin Agustín Coronel Alarcón
Kevin Agustín Coronel Alarcón Defender
11
Nicolás Adrián Oroz
Nicolás Adrián Oroz Midfielder
23
Hernán López Muñoz
Hernán López Muñoz Midfielder
21
César Gabriel Florentín
César Gabriel Florentín Midfielder
32
Gino Infantino
Gino Infantino Midfielder
28
J. Gho
J. Gho Midfielder
10
Alan Lescano
Alan Lescano Midfielder
—
Ariel Gamarra
Ariel Gamarra Midfielder
8
Lucas Nicolás Gómez
Lucas Nicolás Gómez Midfielder
—
Damián Iván Batallini
Damián Iván Batallini Attacker
27
Tomás Martín Molina
Tomás Martín Molina Attacker
30
Iván Andrés Morales Bravo
Iván Andrés Morales Bravo Attacker
9
Gastón Nicolás Verón
Gastón Nicolás Verón Attacker
34
Matías Daniel Giménez Rojas
Matías Daniel Giménez Rojas Attacker
29
Emiliano Sebastián Viveros Mereles
Emiliano Sebastián Viveros Mereles Attacker
34
Ryoga Kida
Ryoga Kida Attacker
47
Diego Rodrigo Porcel
Diego Rodrigo Porcel Attacker
48
Facundo Jainikoski
Facundo Jainikoski Attacker

CONCLUSION

Argentinos Juniors arrive with superior league standing and overall squad strength that should shape their approach. Sarmiento will look to exploit their stronger recent form indicators to create problems at home. Limited data on efficiency and set pieces leaves room for both sides to adjust tactics during the game. The absence of detailed xG metrics means preparation focuses on positional discipline and basic structure. Argentinos Juniors are expected to control territory while Sarmiento seek to capitalise on transitions. The encounter offers a contrast between established ranking and current momentum that should produce an open contest.

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