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Gimnasia L.P. vs Estudiantes L.P. Prediction

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Gimnasia L.P. vs Estudiant Prediction Liga Profesional Argentina

El Bosque derby prediction: a tight Platense night

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.

Context, form, and why this derby feels “small margins”

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.

Team news that can shape the game plan

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.

  • Gimnasia absences/doubts: Germán Conti (questionable), Nacho Fernández (recovering), Ivo Mammini (likely out), Facundo Di Biasi (long-term).
  • Estudiantes absences/doubts: Santiago Núñez (suspended), Guido Carrillo (late test), Lucas Alario (out), Santiago Arzamendia (out), Fernando Muslera (expected to start after returning).

Tactics: two 4-2-3-1 shapes, different priorities

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.

Betting odds and what the market suggests

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.”

NerdyTips AI picks: total goals first, then the result

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.”

  • Best bet: Under 2.5 total goals @ 1.41
  • 1X2 lean: Away win (2) @ 2.82, confidence 2.1/10
  • Correct score: 0-1
  • Half-time score: 0-0

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.

Final word for bettors

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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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Gimnasia L.P. vs Estudiant

U2.5 -244

No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -244
4/10

1x2 Tip

2 182

Estudiant is expected to win with odds of 182
2/10

Total Goals

Under 2.5 -244

No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match
4/10

Both Teams To Score

No -175

At least one team is not expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U3.5 -143

Away win/draw and under 3.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

0:0

Correct Score

0:1

Stats Predictions

1.63
xG
0.95
47%
Ball Possession
53%
8
Total Shots
11
3
Shots on Goal
3
4
Shots Off Goal
4
4
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.53
Expected Goals
0.88
2.3
Total Goals
1.8
1.5
Goals Scored
1.4
0.8
Goals Against
0.4
41%
Possession
46%
8.4
Total Shots
10.8
3.5
Shots on Goal
3.9
3.9
Shots off Goal
4.4
12.5
Fouls
12.2
3.7
Corners
4
1.6
Offsides
1.1
2.33
Yellow Cards
3.4
309
Total Passes
350

Overview Last 10 Matches

7
Wins
7
8
Over 1.5 Goals
5
4
Over 2.5 Goals
3
1
Over 3.5 Goals
1
3
Both Teams Scored
4
2
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Gimnasia L.P.
1 - 10 - 7
Estudiantes L.P.
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P. 08-Dec-25
0:1
Estudiant Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P. Estudiant 19-Oct-25
2:0
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P. 13-Apr-25
1:1
Estudiant Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P. Estudiant 28-Jul-24
4:1
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P. 25-Feb-24
0:0
Estudiant Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P. Estudiant 01-Oct-23
0:0
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P. 19-Mar-23
2:1
Estudiant Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P. Estudiant 05-Jun-22
1:1
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P. 20-Mar-22
1:1
Estudiant Estudiantes L.P.

Profile time Recent Matches of Gimnasia L.P.

09 FebL Barracas Barracas .
2:0
Gimnasia L. Gimnasia L.P.
02 FebW Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.
3:1
Aldosivi. Aldosivi
28 JanL River Plate River Plat.
2:0
Gimnasia L. Gimnasia L.P.
24 JanW Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.
2:1
Racing Clu. Racing Club
08 DecL Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.
0:1
Estudiant. Estudiant
01 DecW Barracas Barracas .
0:2
Gimnasia L. Gimnasia L.P.
25 NovW Union S Union S.
1:2
Gimnasia L. Gimnasia L.P.
17 NovW Platense Platense.
0:3
Gimnasia L. Gimnasia L.P.
10 NovW Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.
2:0
Velez S. Velez S
02 NovW River Plate River Plat.
0:1
Gimnasia L. Gimnasia L.P.

Profile time Recent Matches of Estudiant

09 FebWEstudiant Estudiant.
1:0
Dep. Riest.Dep. Riestra
02 FebDDefensa J Defensa J.
0:0
Estudiant.Estudiant
29 JanWEstudiant Estudiant.
2:1
Boca Junio.Boca Juniors
23 JanDIndependiente Independie.
1:1
Estudiant.Estudiant
20 JanWEstudiant Estudiant.
4:0
Ituzaingo.Ituzaingo
20 DecWEstudiant Estudiant.
2:1
Platense.Platense
14 DecDRacing Club Racing Clu.
1:1
Estudiant.Estudiant
08 DecWGimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.
0:1
Estudiant.Estudiant
30 NovWCentral C Central C.
0:1
Estudiant.Estudiant
23 NovWRosario C Rosario C.
0:1
Estudiant.Estudiant

Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Independ. Rivadavia Independ.4
7-3
12
2 Tigre Tigre4
10-3
10
3 Velez Sarsfield Velez4
6-3
10
4 Lanus Lanus4
8-6
8
5 Defensa Y Justicia Defensa Y4
4-2
8
6 Estudiantes L.P. Estudiantes4
4-2
8
7 Belgrano Cordoba Belgrano4
4-2
8
8 Platense Platense4
4-3
7
9 River Plate River Plate4
4-4
7
10 Boca Juniors Boca Juniors4
5-4
6
11 Independiente Independiente4
4-3
6
12 San Lorenzo San Lorenzo4
4-4
6
13 Sarmiento Junin Sarmiento4
4-4
6
14 Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P.4
5-6
6
15 Gimnasia M. Gimnasia M.4
2-5
6
16 Barracas Central Barracas4
3-2
5
17 Rosario Central Rosario4
4-4
5
18 Huracan Huracan4
4-4
5
19 Argentinos JRS Argentinos JRS4
2-2
5
20 Union Santa Fe Union Santa Fe4
5-3
4
21 Talleres Cordoba Talleres4
5-6
4
22 Banfield Banfield4
3-4
4
23 Central Cordoba de Santiago Central Cordoba de4
1-2
4
24 Aldosivi Aldosivi4
2-4
3
25 Racing Club Racing Club4
5-8
3
26 Atletico Tucuman Atletico4
3-5
2
27 Instituto Cordoba Instituto4
3-6
1
28 Deportivo Riestra Deportivo4
1-4
1
29 Newells Old Boys Newells Old4
4-8
1
30 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Estudiantes de Rio4
1-5
1
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