Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Argentina
Preview
The Union Santa Fe vs Platense prediction is on everyone's lips as Liga Profesional Argentina returns to Estadio 15 de Abril on January 22, 2.276, at 23:00 GMT. With both teams eager to start the year on a positive note, this encounter promises to be a chess match rather than a goal-fest. Let’s dive into the story behind the stats, the tactical nuances, and the best betting tips for this intriguing head to head.
Union Santa Fe, affectionately known as Unión, enters this home fixture sitting 14th in the Apertura standings. Their rivals, Platense, come in riding higher at 5th, but recent form tells a more nuanced story. Over their last ten matches, both sides have won just 20% of their respective home and away games, hinting at a tightly contested affair.
Unión’s recent results—2 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss in their last five—show a team that’s hard to beat, conceding only 0.4 goals per match. Platense, however, have struggled: 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, with a meager average of 0.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game. The stats suggest a disciplined home side versus a Platense outfit searching for answers away from home.
Tactically, new Unión boss Pablo Repetto is expected to stick with a structured 4-4-2. This system relies on two holding midfielders to break up play and spring counters—expect plenty of tactical fouls and, perhaps, a flurry of yellow cards. Platense, led by Walter Zunino, usually lines up in a 3-4-3, pushing for width and quick transitions. Their aggressive pressing game can be a double-edged sword, creating chances but also exposing them to set-piece threats.
Platense have been busy in the transfer market, aiming to shore up their defense and add depth in midfield. Notable arrivals include Eugenio Raggio and Tomás Silva, while the likes of Marcos Portillo and Mauro Luna Diale bring fresh legs to the attack. Ronaldo Martínez, valued at €4 million, is the man to watch up front, with Ignacio Vázquez marshalling the backline.
For Unión, the winter window has been quieter, with no major injury news or big-name arrivals reported as of early January 2.276. The squad remains largely intact, which could help maintain their defensive solidity.
When it comes to the Union Santa Fe vs Platense prediction, history offers a few clues. In their last five meetings, Platense have the upper hand with three wins and two draws—Unión have not managed a victory in that span. Across all 11 direct encounters, Platense edge it with five wins to Unión’s four, and two draws. The average goals per match? Just 2.00—a nod to the likelihood of another low-scoring contest.
Both sides have shown they can frustrate Argentina’s giants—Unión held Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw away, while Platense did the same to River Plate. These results, achieved against the odds, underline their resilience when it matters.
Here’s where the numbers and the narrative intersect. NerdyTips’ AI models offer a clear verdict for this Union Santa Fe vs Platense prediction:
If you’re looking for value, the under 2.5 market is the safest route, while the home win offers a tempting payout given Platense’s travel woes. However, with both teams prone to draws and defensive football, a small stake on the draw (odds 3.0) could also be justified.
This Union Santa Fe vs Platense prediction points to a match where patience and tactical discipline will be key. Expect Unión to keep things tight at the back, while Platense will hope their new arrivals can spark something up front. Don’t expect fireworks, but do expect a chess match—one where a single goal could settle it.
For punters and fans alike, the best betting tips are clear: trust in under 2.5 goals, lean towards a home win, and enjoy the tactical battle that’s set to unfold in Santa Fe.
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U2.5 -244
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2441 127
Union Santa Fe is expected to win with odds of 127Under 2.5 -244
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -175
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U3.5 -172
Home win/draw and under 3.5 goals
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20-Feb-24
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25-Sep-23
1:0
| Union S |
| Union S |
15-Jul-23
0:0
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| Platense |
14-Sep-22
1:0
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| Union S |
04-Mar-22
1:0
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| Union S |
08-Oct-21
1:2
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Recent Matches of Union S| 29 Jan |
Lanus.
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| 22 Jan | D |
Union S.
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0:0
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| 25 Nov | L |
Union S.
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1:2
| Gimnasia L.
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| 17 Nov | D |
Belgrano.
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0:0
| Union S.
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| 09 Nov | D |
Union S.
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0:0
| Barracas .
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| 01 Nov | W |
Newells.
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0:1
| Union S.
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| 21 Oct | W |
Union S.
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3:0
| Defensa J.
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| 10 Oct | L |
Central C.
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3:1
| Union S.
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| 04 Oct | L |
Union S.
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0:2
| Aldosivi.
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| 26 Sep | D |
Banfield.
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0:0
| Union S.
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Recent Matches of Platense
| 26 Jan | W | Platense. |
2:1 |
Instituto. |
| 22 Jan | D | Union S. |
0:0 |
Platense. |
| 20 Dec | L |  Estudiant. |
2:1 |
Platense. |
| 17 Nov | L | Platense. |
0:3 |
Gimnasia L. |
| 08 Nov | L |  Talleres . |
1:0 |
Platense. |
| 03 Nov | D | Platense. |
1:1 |
Sarmiento. |
| 24 Oct | L |  Independie. |
3:0 |
Platense. |
| 19 Oct | L |  Rosario C. |
1:0 |
Platense. |
| 13 Oct | D | Platense. |
1:1 |
Deportivo. |
| 04 Oct | L |  Atletico . |
2:0 |
Platense. |
Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Platense | 2 | 2-1 | 4 |
| 2 |
Lanus | 1 | 3-2 | 3 |
| 3 |
Talleres | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 4 |
Velez | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 5 |
Boca Juniors | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 6 |
Gimnasia M. | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Independiente | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 8 |
Estudiantes | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 9 |
Defensa Y | 1 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Union Santa Fe | 1 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 11 |
San Lorenzo | 1 | 2-3 | 0 |
| 12 |
Newells Old | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 13 |
Deportivo | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| 14 |
Central Cordoba de | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| 15 |
Instituto | 2 | 1-3 | 0 |
| 16 |
Tigre | 1 | 2-0 | 3 |
| 17 |
Gimnasia L.P. | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 18 |
Belgrano | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 19 |
Independ. | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 20 |
Argentinos JRS | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 21 |
River Plate | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 22 |
Banfield | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 23 |
Huracan | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 24 |
Aldosivi | 1 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 25 |
Rosario | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 26 |
Racing Club | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 27 |
Atletico | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 28 |
Sarmiento | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| 29 |
Barracas | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| 30 |
Estudiantes de Rio | 1 | 0-2 | 0 |
