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Sarmiento Junin vs Argentinos JRS Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sarmiento Junin vs Argentinos JRS

Liga Profesional ArgentinaClausura - 1
Sarmiento Junin
#11 · Liga Profesional Argentina
LLLLW
2 - 3
Estadio Eva Peron, Junin
Argentinos JRS
#3 · Liga Profesional Argentina
WWWDW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.41
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.37 (implied 72.9%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 75.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.33). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (75.4% vs 72.9%), 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 Argentinos JRS to win against Sarmiento Junin, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Argentinos JRS currently sits in third place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with a solid record of eight wins, five draws, and three losses from 16 matches. They have scored 17 goals while conceding only 13, resulting in a positive goal difference of four. Their recent form, with three wins and one draw in their last five matches, indicates a team that is both resilient and capable of capitalising on opportunities. In contrast, Sarmiento Junin is positioned in 11th place, having secured only six wins from their 16 matches, alongside one draw and nine losses. Their goal-scoring has been a challenge, with just 13 goals scored and 20 conceded, leading to a negative goal difference of seven. Their recent form has seen them struggle, with only two victories in their last five matches, highlighting potential vulnerabilities that Argentinos JRS could exploit. The model suggests that Argentinos JRS has a strong win probability, but it is essential to acknowledge that Sarmiento Junin could pose a threat, particularly if they manage to improve their attacking play. The full method used for this prediction, which analyses expected goals and actual results throughout the season, can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team has crafted this insight based on the data available, ensuring a data-driven approach to the match preview.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Sarmiento Junin Win24%4.26
Draw27%2.93
Argentinos JRS Win49%2.04
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.5260.6%

Sarmiento Junin have kept a clean sheet in 29% of matches. Argentinos JRS average 1.2 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.3767.0%

Sarmiento Junin manage games at home, conceding just 1.38 goals per match. Argentinos JRS score 1.20 on the road.

Correct Score
Sarmiento Junin 0-1 Argentinos JRS
4.7221.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 21.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Argentinos JRS -0.0
1.3843%

Argentinos JRS have been the stronger side, winning 56% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
0-1
4.72
21.2%
0-0
5.53
18.2%
1-1
5.83
17.2%
0-2
7.51
13.4%
1-0
7.77
12.9%
1-2
9.33
10.8%

Our model projects a 0-1 Argentinos JRS win as the most likely scoreline at 21.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sarmiento Junin
-0.0
2.95
Argentinos JRS
+0.0
1.38
Sarmiento Junin
-0.3
3.65
Argentinos JRS
+0.3
1.72
Sarmiento Junin
-0.5
3.90
Argentinos JRS
+0.5
1.94
Sarmiento Junin
-1.5
9.50
Argentinos JRS
+1.5
4.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Argentinos JRS 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

Sarmiento Junin vs Argentinos JRS
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
4.402.922.002.881.402.301.55
Marathonbet
4.332.892.022.831.332.381.50
Betfair
4.003.002.002.881.362.401.50
Pinnacle
4.572.952.103.101.39
SBO
3.862.741.98
William Hill
4.002.802.052.301.55
Bet365
4.203.002.053.101.362.501.50
1xBet
4.412.942.062.831.332.381.52
Unibet
4.403.002.002.801.412.301.55
Betano
4.452.952.053.051.402.421.53
Superbet
4.303.002.073.101.382.501.50
BetVictor
4.203.002.053.001.362.401.50

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
83.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
33%
Over 3.5 Goals
15%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSarmiento Junin or Draw
51%1.75
12Sarmiento Junin or Argentinos JRS
74%1.37
X2Draw or Argentinos JRS
76%1.20

Head to Head

Last 7 Meetings (evenly matched 2-2)
2 Sarmiento Junin3 Draw2 Argentinos JRS
26 Jan
Argentinos JRS
1-0
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
Aug 24
Argentinos JRS
0-0
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 23
Sarmiento Junin
2-0
Argentinos JRS
Liga Profesional Argentina
Jun 22
Sarmiento Junin
1-0
Argentinos JRS
Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 22
Argentinos JRS
0-0
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
Dec 21
Argentinos JRS
2-0
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
May 15
Sarmiento Junin
0-0
Argentinos JRS
Liga Profesional Argentina

The head-to-head record between Sarmiento Junin and Argentinos JRS stands at 2 wins for Sarmiento, 3 draws, and 2 wins for Argentinos. This indicates a relatively balanced rivalry, with a notable frequency of draws, as three of the last seven encounters ended without a winner. The scorelines suggest a tendency towards low-scoring matches, with only two games featuring more than one goal. Argentinos last claimed victory over Sarmiento in December 2021, while Sarmiento has won more recently, indicating a potential shift in momentum.

Liga Profesional Argentina Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Independ. Rivadavia
16104229151434
LWDLD
1
Estudiantes L.P.
169431971231
LWLLW
2
Boca Juniors
168622291330
WDLLW
2
River Plate
1692522121029
LLLLW
3
Velez Sarsfield
167721812628
WWWLD
3
Argentinos JRS
168531713429
WWWLW
11
Sarmiento Junin
166191320-719
WLLLW
14
Newells Old Boys
163671527-1215
DLWDD
15
Deportivo Riestra
16187512-711
LLWDW
15
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
161213524-195
DLWLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Sarmiento JuninHome
5W1D2L
8 playedGF 9 · GA 62.00 pts/game
Argentinos JRSAway
2W2D3L
7 playedGF 7 · GA 91.14 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sarmiento JuninArgentinos JRS
0.9Goals p.g.1.2
1.38Goals conceded p.g.0.72
29%Clean sheets52%
33%Win rate56%
2.29Avg goals in match1.92
1.79xG per game1.46
-0.81xGA per game-0.01
45%Possession %60%
3.0Shots on target / game5.0
3.3Corners per game5.4
Sarmiento Junin
Recent Form

Sarmiento Junin have won 6 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Sarmiento Junin 2-3 and lost to Sarmiento Junin 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 2D 12L from the last 21 games (33% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Sarmiento JuninAll competitions
28 Jul
Banfield
3-2
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
23 Jul
Sarmiento Junin
2-3
Argentinos JRS
Liga Profesional Argentina
17 Jul
Sarmiento Junin
0-2
Boca Juniors
Copa Argentina
03 May
Belgrano Cordoba
4-0
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
25 Apr
Sarmiento Junin
1-0
Tigre
Liga Profesional Argentina
19 Apr
Rosario Central
2-1
Sarmiento Junin
Liga Profesional Argentina
7
Win
33%
2
Draw
10%
12
Lost
57%
Argentinos JRS
Recent Form

Argentinos JRS have won 5 of their last 10 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat Argentinos JRS 0-1 and beat Sarmiento Junin 2-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 7D 4L from the last 25 games (56% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Argentinos JRSAll competitions
01 Aug
Belgrano Cordoba
0-1
Argentinos JRS
Liga Profesional Argentina
29 Jul
Argentinos JRS
3-0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Liga Profesional Argentina
23 Jul
Sarmiento Junin
2-3
Argentinos JRS
Liga Profesional Argentina
17 May
Argentinos JRS
1-1
Belgrano Cordoba
Liga Profesional Argentina
13 May
Argentinos JRS
1-0
Huracan
Liga Profesional Argentina
10 May
Argentinos JRS
2-0
Lanus
Liga Profesional Argentina
14
Win
56%
7
Draw
28%
4
Lost
16%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Sarmiento Junin

No reported absences

Argentinos JRS

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 Goals1.37 (67%)
BTTS No1.52 (60.6%)
Value Bets
Draw2.93 (26.5%)
Argentinos JRS Win2.04 (49.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.96 (33%)
Both Teams Score2.39 (39.4%)
Speculative
Sarmiento Junin Win4.26 (24.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Sarmiento Junin have averaged 3.3 corners per match at home; Argentinos JRS 5.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Argentinos JRS have generated 1.46 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 56% of them. They put 5.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Argentinos JRS player to score or assist at 1.55 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.