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Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Atletico Tucuman Prediction, Tips & Odds

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Atletico Tucuman

Liga Profesional ArgentinaClausura - 5
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
#15 · Liga Profesional Argentina
LDDLD
0 - 1
Referee: F. Echenique
Atletico Tucuman
#13 · Liga Profesional Argentina
WDDWW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.42
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.38 (implied 72.5%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 75.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.33). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (75.0% vs 72.5%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Atletico Tucuman to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-0 against Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto. Atletico Tucuman currently sits 13th in the standings, having accumulated 14 points from 16 matches. Their season form shows a notable improvement, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, indicating a positive trend. Key statistics include their goal tally of 15 goals scored, which, while not prolific, is significantly higher than Estudiantes' mere five goals. On the other hand, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto is struggling at 15th place with only five points, having recorded just one win in their 16 matches this season. Their recent form is concerning, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five outings. This lack of offensive output, combined with a goal difference of -19, underscores their difficulties in both scoring and defending. The model indicates a win probability of around 65% for Atletico Tucuman in this matchup. However, a potential caveat is the unpredictability of football; if Estudiantes can find a way to improve their performance or if Atletico falters, the outcome could differ. For a deeper understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates 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
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Win31%3.04
Draw28%2.80
Atletico Tucuman Win41%2.63
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.5962.4%

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have kept a clean sheet in 28% of matches. Atletico Tucuman average 1.1 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.3869.9%

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto manage games at home, conceding just 1.28 goals per match. Atletico Tucuman score 1.14 on the road.

Correct Score
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 0-0 Atletico Tucuman
5.4518.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Atletico Tucuman -0.0
1.7535%

Atletico Tucuman have been the stronger side, winning 36% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
0-0
5.45
18.5%
1-1
5.48
18.3%
0-1
5.67
17.7%
1-0
6.14
16.4%
1-2
10.71
9.4%
0-2
10.71
9.4%

Our model projects a 0-0 draw as the most likely scoreline at 18.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
-0.0
2.04
Atletico Tucuman
+0.0
1.75
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
-0.3
2.55
Atletico Tucuman
+0.3
2.20
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
-0.5
2.63
Atletico Tucuman
+0.5
2.60
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
-1.5
6.50
Atletico Tucuman
+1.5
6.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Atletico Tucuman 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

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Atletico Tucuman
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.952.822.652.901.402.251.57
Marathonbet
3.082.712.642.761.352.221.57
Betfair
2.882.882.632.881.402.301.60
Pinnacle
3.242.812.723.121.39
SBO
2.842.732.54
William Hill
3.002.702.602.201.62
Bet365
3.302.902.503.101.362.251.57
1xBet
3.142.762.692.761.352.221.59
Unibet
2.802.882.752.851.402.201.60
888Sport
3.002.702.602.901.362.201.62
Betano
3.102.872.653.001.422.271.60
BetVictor
3.102.882.553.101.362.301.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
83.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
58.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
30.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
15.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XEstudiantes de Rio Cuarto or Draw
59%1.45
12Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto or Atletico Tucuman
72%1.40
X2Draw or Atletico Tucuman
69%1.37

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (evenly matched 1-1)
1 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto0 Draw1 Atletico Tucuman
15 Feb
Atletico Tucuman
4-0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Liga Profesional Argentina
May 23
Atletico Tucuman
1-3
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Copa Argentina

The head-to-head record between Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto and Atletico Tucuman stands at 1 win for Estudiantes and 1 win for Atletico, with no draws in their last two encounters. The scorelines indicate a mix of results; Atletico Tucuman secured a dominant 4-0 victory in their first match, while Estudiantes responded with a 3-1 win in their most recent fixture. This suggests a competitive rivalry, though the heavy loss for Estudiantes in the first match may indicate vulnerability when facing Atletico. Overall, the results show a balance in victories but with contrasting margins.

Liga Profesional Argentina Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Estudiantes L.P.
169431971231
LDLWL
1
Independ. Rivadavia
16104229151434
LWDLW
2
Boca Juniors
168622291330
DWDDD
2
River Plate
1692522121029
WWDWL
3
Velez Sarsfield
167721812628
WDDDD
3
Argentinos JRS
168531713429
DWDLW
13
Atletico Tucuman
163581520-514
WDDWL
14
Aldosivi
16088619-138
WLLDL
15
Deportivo Riestra
16187512-711
DDDLW
15
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
161213524-195
LDDLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Estudiantes de Rio CuartoHome
1W1D6L
8 playedGF 4 · GA 100.50 pts/game
Atletico TucumanAway
1W0D7L
8 playedGF 7 · GA 140.38 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Estudiantes de Rio CuartoAtletico Tucuman
0.32Goals p.g.1.14
1.28Goals conceded p.g.0.89
28%Clean sheets46%
8%Win rate36%
1.6Avg goals in match2.04
0.67xG per game0.84
-0.09xGA per game0.15
46%Possession %41%
2.1Shots on target / game3.8
4.2Corners per game5.5
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Recent Form

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have won 2 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 8. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Sarmiento Junin 0-2 and drew with San Lorenzo 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 2W 7D 16L from the last 25 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
17 Aug
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-1
Atletico Tucuman
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
2
Win
8%
7
Draw
28%
16
Lost
64%
Atletico Tucuman
Recent Form

Atletico Tucuman have won 6 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Atletico Tucuman 1-2 and beat Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 9D 9L from the last 28 games (36% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Atletico TucumanAll competitions
07 Sept
Racing Club
1-2
Atletico Tucuman
Liga Profesional Argentina
30 Aug
Atletico Tucuman
0-0
Belgrano Cordoba
Liga Profesional Argentina
22 Aug
Atletico Tucuman
0-0
Instituto Cordoba
Liga Profesional Argentina
17 Aug
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-1
Atletico Tucuman
Liga Profesional Argentina
12 Aug
Atletico Tucuman
4-0
Independiente
Copa Argentina
08 Aug
Atletico Tucuman
1-2
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
10
Win
36%
9
Draw
32%
9
Lost
32%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto

No reported absences

Atletico Tucuman

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
Under 2.5 Goals1.38 (69.9%)
BTTS No1.59 (62.4%)
Value Bets
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Win3.04 (31.4%)
Draw2.80 (27.6%)
Atletico Tucuman Win2.63 (41%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.94 (30.1%)
Both Teams Score2.24 (37.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

F. Echenique 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

Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have averaged 4.2 corners per match at home; Atletico Tucuman 5.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Atletico Tucuman have generated 0.84 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 36% of them. They put 3.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Atletico Tucuman player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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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.