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Argentine Primera División: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Central Córdoba
Kickoff Time: 2026-3-24 06:00 (HKT)
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Estudiantes de La Plata claimed a 2-1 away victory over Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza last time out, ending a two-match losing streak in the league. Statistically, Estudiantes de La Plata have scored 9 goals and conceded 5 so far in the league. While their attacking firepower is modest, their defensive performance has been excellent. In the 10 league matches played to date, Estudiantes de La Plata have kept 5 clean sheets, and their solid defense has become the foundation of their standing in the league. Tactically, Estudiantes de La Plata focus on counter-attacking football, relying on quick transitions to break down the opposition defense and create scoring opportunities.
Central Córdoba won 1-0 at home last round against Listerre, ending a two-match winless run in the league. From the data, Central Córdoba has scored 5 goals and conceded 7 in the league so far; the team’s performances at both ends of the pitch have been mediocre. Particularly in attack, Central Córdoba averages just 0.5 goals per game, and the lack of attacking firepower has become the team’s biggest weakness. In addition, Central Córdoba’s away form is very weak: in five league away matches so far they have managed only 2 draws and 3 losses.
In terms of overall performance at both ends of the pitch, Estudiantes de La Plata are also a clear cut above Central Córdoba. Furthermore, their overall strength is distinctly superior to that of Central Córdoba. Taking everything into account, we can favor Estudiantes de La Plata, backed by home advantage, to secure all three points in this encounter.
Estudiantes de La Plata ‘s Last 5 Games: WLLWW
26-03-18 Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza 1-2 Estudiantes de La Plata
26-03-14 Estudiantes de La Plata 0-1 Lanús
26-03-03 Estudiantes de La Plata 0-1 Vélez Sarsfield
26-02-26 Newell’s Old Boys 0-2 Estudiantes de La Plata
26-02-21 Estudiantes de La Plata 1-0 Sarmiento
Central Córdoba‘s Last 5 Games: WDLWD
26-03-18 Central Córdoba 1-0 Deportivo Riestra
26-03-13 Defensa y Justicia 1-1 Central Córdoba
26-03-01 Independiente 2-0 Central Córdoba
26-02-25 Central Córdoba 2-0 Talleres
26-02-22 Central Córdoba 0-0 Tigre
Head-To-Head Record
25-11-30 Central Córdoba 0-1 Estudiantes de La Plata
25-08-31 Central Córdoba 2-0 Estudiantes de La Plata
25-02-22 Estudiantes de La Plata 3-2 Central Córdoba
24-11-11 Central Córdoba 1-1 Estudiantes de La Plata
24-07-18 Estudiantes de La Plata 1-2 Central Córdoba
Prediction: Estudiantes de La Plata to win at home