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The Gimnasia L.P. vs Estudiantes L.P. prediction for Sunday, 2026-02-15 (20:00 GMT) starts with one simple idea: this derby rarely gives away goals for free. Round 5 of the Liga Profesional Argentina (Torneo Apertura) brings the Interzonal meeting to Gimnasia’s Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo, better known as El Bosque, where tension usually travels faster than the ball.
Gimnasia arrive with a respectable early-season base: 6 points from four matches has them hovering around the top half (reported 6th), and Fernando Zaniratto’s first full year in charge has brought clear intent at home. Wins like 3-1 vs Aldosivi and 2-0 vs Barracas Central show they can be direct and effective when the press lands.
Estudiantes, listed 4th, come in with the calmer profile: unbeaten in nine across competitions, and already with statement results in the Apertura like 2-1 over Boca and 1-0 vs Riestra. Eduardo Domínguez’s team has looked built for control first, risks later—an approach that often ages well in derby games.
Availability leans into the “cagey” script. Gimnasia have doubts and absences through the spine, while Estudiantes carry both a suspension and forward fitness concerns—factors that can reduce rhythm and raise the value of set pieces.
Reports point to both sides lining up in 4-2-3-1, but the emphasis differs. Gimnasia under Zaniratto tend to press higher at El Bosque, trying to win the ball early and let Lucas Castro supply Marcelo Torres. Estudiantes, meanwhile, are more possession-minded, with José Sosa dictating tempo and the wingers attacking the spaces that open after longer spells of circulation—especially if Carrillo and Alario are not fully ready.
One historical detail matters for psychology and betting: Estudiantes have generally travelled well to El Bosque, and Gimnasia have limited recent home derby wins. The last head to head on 2025-12-08 also followed that pattern, ending 0-1.
The opening betting odds lean slightly toward the visitors: Home 3.5, Draw 3.0, Away 2.82. That fits the squad-value gap too (€17.05m vs €50.08m), even if derbies often ignore spreadsheets. Still, this is not priced as a walkover—more like “Estudiantes edge, but expect resistance.”
Our data-driven angle agrees with the derby narrative. NerdyTips’ best tip is Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.41) with a 4.9/10 trust level, and the separate under/over model lands on the same: under 2.5 with 5.0 trust at 1.41. With predicted possession around 47% vs 53% and shots at 8 vs 11 (only 3 on target each), the model is basically saying: “activity, not fireworks.”
If you want a practical angle: the low 1X2 confidence suggests caution on the match winner, while the total goals call is supported by the shot quality projection, the likely midfield-heavy 4-2-3-1 mirror, and the recent 0-1 head to head. Corners are projected at 4-4 (8 total) and cards at 1-2, hinting at a competitive but not chaotic night—by derby standards, that’s almost polite.
For this Gimnasia L.P. vs Estudiantes L.P. prediction, the smartest path is to respect the derby’s tight grip: prioritize under 2.5 goals, then consider Estudiantes on the win line only if you accept variance. A 0-0 at the break with Estudiantes sneaking it late is the story our numbers keep rewriting.
The Gimnasia L.P. vs Estudiantes L.P. prediction for Sunday, 2026-02-15 (20:00 GMT) starts with one simple idea: this derby rarely gives away goals for free. Round 5 of the Liga Profesional Argentina (Torneo Apertura) brings the Interzonal meeting to Gimnasia’s Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo, better known as El Bosque, where tension usually travels faster than the ball.
Gimnasia arrive with a respectable early-season base: 6 points from four matches has them hovering around the top half (reported 6th), and Fernando Zaniratto’s first full year in charge has brought clear intent at home. Wins like 3-1 vs Aldosivi and 2-0 vs Barracas Central show they can be direct and effective when the press lands.
Estudiantes, listed 4th, come in with the calmer profile: unbeaten in nine across competitions, and already with statement results in the Apertura like 2-1 over Boca and 1-0 vs Riestra. Eduardo Domínguez’s team has looked built for control first, risks later—an approach that often ages well in derby games.
Availability leans into the “cagey” script. Gimnasia have doubts and absences through the spine, while Estudiantes carry both a suspension and forward fitness concerns—factors that can reduce rhythm and raise the value of set pieces.
Reports point to both sides lining up in 4-2-3-1, but the emphasis differs. Gimnasia under Zaniratto tend to press higher at El Bosque, trying to win the ball early and let Lucas Castro supply Marcelo Torres. Estudiantes, meanwhile, are more possession-minded, with José Sosa dictating tempo and the wingers attacking the spaces that open after longer spells of circulation—especially if Carrillo and Alario are not fully ready.
One historical detail matters for psychology and betting: Estudiantes have generally travelled well to El Bosque, and Gimnasia have limited recent home derby wins. The last head to head on 2025-12-08 also followed that pattern, ending 0-1.
The opening betting odds lean slightly toward the visitors: Home 3.5, Draw 3.0, Away 2.82. That fits the squad-value gap too (€17.05m vs €50.08m), even if derbies often ignore spreadsheets. Still, this is not priced as a walkover—more like “Estudiantes edge, but expect resistance.”
Our data-driven angle agrees with the derby narrative. NerdyTips’ best tip is Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.41) with a 4.9/10 trust level, and the separate under/over model lands on the same: under 2.5 with 5.0 trust at 1.41. With predicted possession around 47% vs 53% and shots at 8 vs 11 (only 3 on target each), the model is basically saying: “activity, not fireworks.”
If you want a practical angle: the low 1X2 confidence suggests caution on the match winner, while the total goals call is supported by the shot quality projection, the likely midfield-heavy 4-2-3-1 mirror, and the recent 0-1 head to head. Corners are projected at 4-4 (8 total) and cards at 1-2, hinting at a competitive but not chaotic night—by derby standards, that’s almost polite.
For this Gimnasia L.P. vs Estudiantes L.P. prediction, the smartest path is to respect the derby’s tight grip: prioritize under 2.5 goals, then consider Estudiantes on the win line only if you accept variance. A 0-0 at the break with Estudiantes sneaking it late is the story our numbers keep rewriting.
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Estudiantes L.P. didn't play better in the last H2H match!
U2.5 -244
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2442 182
Estudiant is expected to win with odds of 182Under 2.5 -244
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -175
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U3.5 -143
Away win/draw and under 3.5 goals
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0:1
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10
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7
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Gimnasia L.P. |
08-Dec-25
0:1
| Estudiant ![]() |
Estudiant |
19-Oct-25
2:0
| Gimnasia L.P. ![]() |
Gimnasia L.P. |
13-Apr-25
1:1
| Estudiant ![]() |
Estudiant |
28-Jul-24
4:1
| Gimnasia L.P. ![]() |
Gimnasia L.P. |
25-Feb-24
0:0
| Estudiant ![]() |
Estudiant |
01-Oct-23
0:0
| Gimnasia L.P. ![]() |
Gimnasia L.P. |
19-Mar-23
2:1
| Estudiant ![]() |
Estudiant |
05-Jun-22
1:1
| Gimnasia L.P. ![]() |
Gimnasia L.P. |
20-Mar-22
1:1
| Estudiant ![]() |
| 09 Feb | L |
Barracas .
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2:0
| Gimnasia L.
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| 02 Feb | W |
Gimnasia L.
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3:1
| Aldosivi.
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| 28 Jan | L |
River Plat.
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2:0
| Gimnasia L.
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| 24 Jan | W |
Gimnasia L.
|
2:1
| Racing Clu.
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| 08 Dec | L |
Gimnasia L.
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0:1
| Estudiant.
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| 01 Dec | W |
Barracas .
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0:2
| Gimnasia L.
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| 25 Nov | W |
Union S.
|
1:2
| Gimnasia L.
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| 17 Nov | W |
Platense.
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0:3
| Gimnasia L.
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| 10 Nov | W |
Gimnasia L.
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2:0
| Velez S.
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| 02 Nov | W |
River Plat.
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0:1
| Gimnasia L.
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| 09 Feb | W | Estudiant. |
1:0 |
Dep. Riest.![]() |
| 02 Feb | D | Defensa J. |
0:0 |
Estudiant.![]() |
| 29 Jan | W | Estudiant. |
2:1 |
Boca Junio.![]() |
| 23 Jan | D | Independie. |
1:1 |
Estudiant.![]() |
| 20 Jan | W | Estudiant. |
4:0 |
Ituzaingo.![]() |
| 20 Dec | W | Estudiant. |
2:1 |
Platense.![]() |
| 14 Dec | D | Racing Clu. |
1:1 |
Estudiant.![]() |
| 08 Dec | W | Gimnasia L. |
0:1 |
Estudiant.![]() |
| 30 Nov | W | Central C. |
0:1 |
Estudiant.![]() |
| 23 Nov | W | Rosario C. |
0:1 |
Estudiant.![]() |
Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Independ. | 4 | 7-3 | 12 |
| 2 |
Tigre | 4 | 10-3 | 10 |
| 3 |
Velez | 4 | 6-3 | 10 |
| 4 |
Lanus | 4 | 8-6 | 8 |
| 5 |
Defensa Y | 4 | 4-2 | 8 |
| 6 |
Estudiantes | 4 | 4-2 | 8 |
| 7 |
Belgrano | 4 | 4-2 | 8 |
| 8 |
Platense | 4 | 4-3 | 7 |
| 9 |
River Plate | 4 | 4-4 | 7 |
| 10 |
Boca Juniors | 4 | 5-4 | 6 |
| 11 |
Independiente | 4 | 4-3 | 6 |
| 12 |
San Lorenzo | 4 | 4-4 | 6 |
| 13 |
Sarmiento | 4 | 4-4 | 6 |
| 14 |
Gimnasia L.P. | 4 | 5-6 | 6 |
| 15 |
Gimnasia M. | 4 | 2-5 | 6 |
| 16 |
Barracas | 4 | 3-2 | 5 |
| 17 |
Rosario | 4 | 4-4 | 5 |
| 18 |
Huracan | 4 | 4-4 | 5 |
| 19 |
Argentinos JRS | 4 | 2-2 | 5 |
| 20 |
Union Santa Fe | 4 | 5-3 | 4 |
| 21 |
Talleres | 4 | 5-6 | 4 |
| 22 |
Banfield | 4 | 3-4 | 4 |
| 23 |
Central Cordoba de | 4 | 1-2 | 4 |
| 24 |
Aldosivi | 4 | 2-4 | 3 |
| 25 |
Racing Club | 4 | 5-8 | 3 |
| 26 |
Atletico | 4 | 3-5 | 2 |
| 27 |
Instituto | 4 | 3-6 | 1 |
| 28 |
Deportivo | 4 | 1-4 | 1 |
| 29 |
Newells Old | 4 | 4-8 | 1 |
| 30 |
Estudiantes de Rio | 4 | 1-5 | 1 |