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Belgrano Cordoba vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Prediction, Tips & Odds

Belgrano Cordoba vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto

Liga Profesional ArgentinaClausura - 10
Belgrano Cordoba
#5 · Liga Profesional Argentina
DDLLD
VS
Estadio Julio Cesar Villagra, Cordoba
Referee: A. Merlos
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
#15 · Liga Profesional Argentina
LDDDL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams Not to Score
One side looks comfortably the stronger and is likely to keep things clean — BTTS No is the value pick.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.48 (implied 67.4%) for Both Teams Not to Score. Our experts calculate a 69.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.43). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (69.9% vs 67.4%), driven by the stronger side's ability to control the game and keep a clean sheet. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Belgrano Cordoba to win against Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Belgrano currently sits in fifth place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, having secured 26 points from 16 matches with a record of seven wins, five draws, and four losses. Their goal difference of +4 reflects a solid defensive performance, conceding only 13 goals while scoring 17. Despite a mixed recent form of one win, two draws, and two losses, their overall season performance positions them well against lower-ranked opponents. In contrast, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto is struggling at 15th place with just five points from 16 games, resulting from one win, two draws, and an alarming 13 losses. They have only managed to score five goals while conceding 24, leading to a goal difference of -19. Their recent form shows no wins in their last five matches, with three draws and two losses, indicating significant challenges in both attacking and defending. The model suggests a win probability of around 70% for Belgrano, reflecting their stronger season performance. However, it is important to note that if Belgrano's finishing remains inefficient or if Estudiantes manages to surprise defensively, the outcome could differ. For a detailed understanding of the prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model analyzing expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Belgrano Cordoba Win63%1.44
Draw22%3.94
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Win15%8.36
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.4865.5%

Belgrano Cordoba have kept a clean sheet in 47% of matches. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto average 0.3 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6164.9%

Belgrano Cordoba manage games at home, conceding just 0.80 goals per match. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto score 0.33 on the road.

Correct Score
Belgrano Cordoba 1-0 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
4.5921.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 21.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Belgrano Cordoba -0.0
1.1057%

Belgrano Cordoba have been the stronger side, winning 40% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
4.59
21.9%
2-0
5.44
18.5%
0-0
7.56
13.4%
1-1
7.85
12.8%
2-1
8.83
11.4%
3-0
9.20
10.9%

Our model projects a 1-0 Belgrano Cordoba win as the most likely scoreline at 21.9% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Belgrano Cordoba clean sheets, in line with their 47% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Belgrano Cordoba
-0.0
1.10
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
+0.0
6.18

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Belgrano Cordoba are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Belgrano Cordoba vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.423.988.402.251.602.491.46
Betfair
1.443.907.502.381.572.551.50
Pinnacle
1.454.208.412.321.65
SBO
1.383.596.86
William Hill
1.443.807.502.401.50
Bet365
1.443.8010.002.301.602.501.50
1xBet
1.454.068.552.291.622.491.48
Betano
1.474.109.502.351.622.501.50
BetVictor
1.444.008.502.181.582.501.45

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88%
Over 1.5 Goals
66.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
35.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
21.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XBelgrano Cordoba or Draw
85%1.06
12Belgrano Cordoba or Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
78%1.21
X2Draw or Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
37%2.67

Head to Head

Last 6 Meetings (Belgrano Cordoba leads 2-0)
2 Belgrano Cordoba3 Draw0 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
12 Mar
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-1
Belgrano Cordoba
Liga Profesional Argentina
Jun 22
Belgrano Cordoba
0-0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Primera Nacional
Oct 21
Belgrano Cordoba
1-1
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Primera Nacional
Jun 21
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-1
Belgrano Cordoba
Primera Nacional
Apr 20
Belgrano Cordoba
-
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Primera Nacional
Oct 19
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1-1
Belgrano Cordoba
Primera Nacional

In the last six matches between Belgrano Cordoba and Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto, Belgrano has won 2, there have been 3 draws, and Estudiantes has not won any. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with three matches finishing in draws and Belgrano securing narrow victories in the two games they won, both by a 1-0 scoreline. Notably, Estudiantes has struggled to find the net against Belgrano, as they have not scored in their last three encounters. The absence of wins for Estudiantes in this period highlights their difficulties in overcoming Belgrano in recent meetings.

Liga Profesional Argentina Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Independ. Rivadavia
16104229151434
WLWDL
1
Estudiantes L.P.
169431971231
WLDLW
2
River Plate
1692522121029
WWWDW
2
Boca Juniors
168622291330
WDWDD
3
Velez Sarsfield
167721812628
DWDDD
3
Argentinos JRS
168531713429
DDWDL
5
Belgrano Cordoba
167541713426
DDDLW
14
Aldosivi
16088619-138
LWLLD
15
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
161213524-195
LLDDL
15
Deportivo Riestra
16187512-711
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Belgrano CordobaHome
4W2D2L
8 playedGF 11 · GA 51.75 pts/game
Estudiantes de Rio CuartoAway
0W1D7L
8 playedGF 1 · GA 140.13 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Belgrano CordobaEstudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1.1Goals p.g.0.33
0.8Goals conceded p.g.1.29
47%Clean sheets29%
40%Win rate8%
1.9Avg goals in match1.62
0.89xG per game0.74
0.27xGA per game-0.11
49%Possession %48%
5.0Shots on target / game2.4
3.8Corners per game4.4
Belgrano Cordoba
Recent Form

Belgrano Cordoba have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Huracan 1-1 and lost to Defensa Y Justicia 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 11D 7L from the last 30 games (40% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Belgrano CordobaAll competitions
04 Sept
Belgrano Cordoba
1-1
Huracan
Liga Profesional Argentina
30 Aug
Atletico Tucuman
0-0
Belgrano Cordoba
Liga Profesional Argentina
23 Aug
Belgrano Cordoba
1-2
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
19 Aug
Racing Club
1-0
Belgrano Cordoba
Copa Argentina
06 Aug
Tigre
0-0
Belgrano Cordoba
Liga Profesional Argentina
01 Aug
Belgrano Cordoba
0-1
Argentinos JRS
Liga Profesional Argentina
12
Win
40%
11
Draw
37%
7
Lost
23%
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Recent Form

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have won 0 of their last 11 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Huracan 1-1 and lost to Argentinos JRS 3-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 2W 7D 15L from the last 24 games (8% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Estudiantes de Rio CuartoAll competitions
04 Sept
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-2
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
29 Aug
Huracan
1-1
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Liga Profesional Argentina
21 Aug
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-0
San Lorenzo
Liga Profesional Argentina
01 Aug
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-0
Banfield
Liga Profesional Argentina
29 Jul
Argentinos JRS
3-0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Liga Profesional Argentina
25 Jul
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1-0
Tigre
Liga Profesional Argentina
2
Win
8%
7
Draw
29%
15
Lost
63%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Belgrano Cordoba

No reported absences

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Belgrano Cordoba Win1.44 (63%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.61 (64.9%)
BTTS No1.48 (65.5%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals2.30 (35.1%)
Both Teams Score2.49 (34.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.94 (21.9%)
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Win8.36 (15.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Merlos has averaged 5.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Belgrano Cordoba have averaged 3.8 corners per match at home; Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 4.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Belgrano Cordoba have generated 0.89 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 40% of them. They put 5.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Belgrano Cordoba player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score No

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.