Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Argentina
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The Sarmiento Junin vs Atletico Tucuman prediction for Sunday, 2026-02-08 (20:00 GMT) starts with one big storyline: the man on the home bench. Facundo Sava took charge of Sarmiento late in 2025, and yes, he used to sit in Atlético Tucumán’s seat. In Argentina, that kind of reunion is never “just another game”. It’s more like seeing your ex at the supermarket… when you’re holding a full cart.
At the Estadio Eva Perón, Sarmiento have leaned into a more proactive identity under Sava. Expect a 4-3-3 or a 4-4-2 hybrid, with higher pressing and quicker attacks, especially at home where they’ve piled up clean sheets in recent months. Atlético Tucumán, now led by Hugo Colace (promoted from the reserves in October 2025), have gone the other way: compact 4-2-2.95, lower risk, and counter-attacks designed to keep games tight.
Early Apertura form suggests a classic “thin margins” game. Sarmiento sit 8th after a 1-0 win over Banfield and a 1-0 loss to Argentinos Juniors. Atlético are 11th, still chasing their first win, with a 0-0 vs Central Córdoba and a 2-1 loss to Independiente Rivadavia. Their away record has been shaky, often conceding late—exactly the kind of detail Sava will circle in red.
The head to head history is tight: the last meeting on 2025-08-18 ended 2-2, and the broader record is almost even (Atlético 7 wins, Sarmiento 6, draws 3 across 16). Even the market usually agrees it’s close, and this week’s betting odds follow that pattern.
Current 1X2 odds: Home 2.92, Draw 2.95, Away 2.95. Those numbers say “coin flip”, but the data leans slightly to the home side, mainly due to Sarmiento’s home defending and Atlético’s difficulties scoring freely away.
Our model points to a controlled home performance: 56% vs 44% possession, 14 vs 11 shots, and 5 vs 3 on target. Corners are projected at 5-4 (9 total), with cards leaning slightly Atlético (2-3). Put it together and the most likely script is a patient first half (0-0 at the break), then a single decisive moment: expected final score 1-0.
So, for anyone searching Sarmiento Junin vs Atletico Tucuman prediction tips: back the safer 1X if you want coverage, consider the home win for better price, and don’t expect fireworks in total goals. In Junín, one goal might be plenty.
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1X -222
Sarmiento to win or draw with odds of -2221 192
Sarmiento is expected to win with odds of 192Under 2.5 -213
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -143
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -175
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1:0
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6
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3
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7
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 Sarmiento |
18-Aug-25
2:2
| Atl. Tucuman  |
| Atl. Tucuman |
14-Feb-25
5:0
| Sarmiento |
| Atl. Tucuman |
04-Nov-24
1:0
| Sarmiento |
| Sarmiento |
26-Jun-23
4:1
| Atl. Tucuman |
| Atl. Tucuman |
19-Jul-22
1:0
| Sarmiento |
| Sarmiento |
10-Feb-22
1:0
| Atl. Tucuman |
| Sarmiento |
20-Aug-21
3:0
| Atl. Tucuman |
| Sarmiento |
03-Apr-21
1:2
| Atl. Tucuman |
| Atl. Tucuman |
05-Oct-17
4:0
| Sarmiento |
Recent Matches of Sarmiento| 03 Mar |
Sarmiento
| - |
Estudiant
| - | |
| 26 Feb | L |
Sarmiento
| 1 |
Union S
| 3 |
| 20 Feb | L |
Estudiant
| 1 |
Sarmiento
| 0 |
| 14 Feb | L |
Huracan
| 1 |
Sarmiento
| 0 |
| 08 Feb | W |
Sarmiento
| 2 |
Atl. Tucuman
| 1 |
| 04 Feb | L |
Rivadavia
| 2 |
Sarmiento
| 1 |
| 30 Jan | W |
Sarmiento
| 1 |
Banfield
| 0 |
| 26 Jan | L |
Argentino
| 1 |
Sarmiento
| 0 |
| 15 Nov | D |
San Lorenzo
| 1 |
Sarmiento
| 1 |
| 09 Nov | W |
Sarmiento
| 2 |
Instituto
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Atl. Tucuman
| 04 Mar | Atl. Tucuman |
- |  Racing Club |
- | |
| 25 Feb | L |  Belgrano |
3 | Atl. Tucuman |
1 |
| 20 Feb | L |  Instituto |
2 | Atl. Tucuman |
1 |
| 15 Feb | W | Atl. Tucuman |
4 |  Estudiant |
0 |
| 08 Feb | L | Sarmiento |
2 | Atl. Tucuman |
1 |
| 01 Feb | D | Atl. Tucuman |
1 |  Huracan |
1 |
| 28 Jan | D | Atl. Tucuman |
0 |  Central C |
0 |
| 24 Jan | L |  Rivadavia |
2 | Atl. Tucuman |
1 |
| 14 Nov | L |  Lanus |
3 | Atl. Tucuman |
1 |
| 10 Nov | W | Atl. Tucuman |
2 |  Godoy Cruz |
1 |
Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Independ. | 7 | 11-7 | 16 |
| 2 |
Tigre | 8 | 13-6 | 15 |
| 3 |
Belgrano | 7 | 9-4 | 15 |
| 4 |
Rosario | 8 | 10-6 | 14 |
| 5 |
Gimnasia L.P. | 8 | 8-9 | 11 |
| 6 |
River Plate | 7 | 7-7 | 10 |
| 7 |
Argentinos JRS | 6 | 4-3 | 9 |
| 8 |
Barracas | 8 | 6-7 | 9 |
| 9 |
Huracan | 7 | 5-6 | 9 |
| 10 |
Racing Club | 7 | 8-9 | 8 |
| 11 |
Banfield | 7 | 7-9 | 7 |
| 12 |
Sarmiento | 7 | 5-9 | 6 |
| 13 |
Atletico | 7 | 9-10 | 5 |
| 14 |
Estudiantes de Rio | 7 | 3-11 | 4 |
| 15 |
Aldosivi | 6 | 2-6 | 3 |
