Banfield vs Estudiantes prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 8, 2024
One of the matches of the 17th round of the Argentine Championship will take place on Tuesday in Buenos Aires, where Banfield will host Estudiantes at the "Florencio Sola" stadium. Here's a preview and prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Banfield
Banfield is going through a tough period, currently sitting in 26th place in the Argentine league standings. In 16 matches, the "Greens" have collected only 17 points, struggling offensively with just 14 goals scored, which is less than one goal per game.
In their most recent match, Banfield lost 1-2 to San Lorenzo, but before that, they secured crucial victories against Independiente Rivadavia (2-0) and Barracas Central (1-0). Over their last five games, Banfield has won two, scoring five goals and conceding four.
Estudiantes
Estudiantes are comfortably mid-table, currently in 15th place. After 16 rounds, the "Pincharratas" have accumulated 20 points, displaying average offensive capabilities with 16 goals scored — exactly one per match.
In their last outing, Estudiantes claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Defensa y Justicia. Before that, they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Vélez Sarsfield and drew 1-1 with Platense. In their last five games, Estudiantes have won just once, scoring three goals and conceding five.
Match Facts
- The "Under 2.5 Goals" bet has hit in 4 of the last 5 matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only been successful in two of the last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has hit in just two of Banfield's last five games.
Head-to-Head
Estudiantes defeated Banfield 1-0 in their last meeting. Prior to that, the teams played to four consecutive draws.
Probable Lineups
- Banfield: Sanguinetti, Di Luciano, Maldonado, Hernández, De Ritis, Piñero, Cañete, Álvarez, Bisanz, Riviera, Sepúlveda.
- Estudiantes: Mansilla, Arzamendia, Lollo, Boselli, Meza, Pérez, Ascacibar, Palacios, Sosa, Piatti, Carrillo.
Prediction
Both teams have struggled in recent games, and bookmakers do not see a clear favorite in this matchup. Our suggested bet is **"Under 2.0 Goals"** with odds of 1.65.
