Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata Prediction and Betting Tips | Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 15
Liga Profesional Argentina · Friday 30 October 2026 · 22:00 UTC · Estadio Ciudad de Río Cuarto, Ciudad de Río Cuarto · updated 2026-10-25
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto welcome Gimnasia La Plata to Estadio Ciudad de Río Cuarto in Ciudad de Río Cuarto in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 15 action on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 22:00 UTC.
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto have played 29 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 0.5 and conceding 1.4 goals a game and winning 10% of them. At home they average 0.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded over 15 matches, with a 100% win rate. Gimnasia La Plata have played 32 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.2 goals a game and winning 50% of them. Away from home they average 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 17 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Gimnasia La Plata are narrow favourites at 52%, with the draw at 28% and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto at 20%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 0.83, Gimnasia La Plata 1.51.
- Over 2.5 goals: 41% · both teams to score: 45%.
- Most likely score: 0–2 (11%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (29 and 32 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto: form and key numbers
In style Estudiantes de Río Cuarto play long and direct, cross a lot, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 0.86 a match created, 1.45 conceded (goals minus xG: -11.8).
- Shots: 10.9 a match, 2.4 on target.
- Possession: 46.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 21% of matches (83% at home).
- Both teams scored in 31% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.7 a match.
- Discipline: 2.4 yellow cards a match, 3.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.71.
Gimnasia La Plata: form and key numbers
In style Gimnasia La Plata are happy without the ball, play long and direct, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.34 a match created, 1.11 conceded (goals minus xG: -1.9).
- Shots: 12.3 a match, 4.2 on target.
- Possession: 45.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 28% of matches (33% away).
- Both teams scored in 53% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.0 a match.
- Discipline: 2.8 yellow cards a match, 6.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.84.
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata: season averages side by side
| Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | Per match this season | Gimnasia La Plata |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Matches | 32 |
| 0.5 | Goals scored | 1.3 |
| 1.4 | Goals conceded | 1.2 |
| 0.86 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.34 |
| 1.45 | xG conceded | 1.11 |
| 10.9 | Shots | 12.3 |
| 2.4 | On target | 4.2 |
| 46.3 | Possession % | 45.8 |
| 21% | Clean sheets % | 28% |
| 31% | Both teams scored % | 53% |
| 4.7 | Corners | 4.0 |
| 2.4 | Yellow cards | 2.8 |
| 6.71 | Average rating | 6.84 |
Players to watch
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
- Alejandro Cabrera DMF · Ball-winner · Moneyball Score 51 · Long passer, Ball-winner (top 9% of his position)
- Facundo Cobos LWB · Complete wing-back · Moneyball Score 39 · Ball-winner, Crosser (top 14% of his position)
Gimnasia La Plata
- Renzo Giampaoli CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 51 · Box defender, Dominant in the air (top 8% of his position)
- Franco Torres RWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 49 · Big-chance creator, Gets into scoring positions (top 34% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Gonzalo Maffini
Gonzalo Maffini, 33 · Estudiantes de Río Cuarto · CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 51
Gonzalo Maffini, 33, plays as a centre-back for Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in the Argentine Liga Profesional. Strongest for his role in aerial duels won and duels won. Weakest in pass accuracy. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CB · Centre-back Natural, 51
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial duels won | 4.08 / 90 | 95% |
| Duels won | 6.79 / 90 | 88% |
| Clearances | 7.71 / 90 | 82% |
| Interceptions | 1.92 / 90 | 79% |
| Long balls | 3.21 / 90 | 64% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★ Stopper Centre-back
- ★★★½ Box defender Centre-back
- ★★½ Anchor Defensive midfielder
Scout's notes: Dominant in the air, Duel winner, Box defender.
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Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata prediction
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto should have more of the ball; both sides are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 2.3 goals - 0.83 for Estudiantes de Río Cuarto and 1.51 for Gimnasia La Plata - with over 2.5 goals at 41% and both teams scoring at 45%. Gimnasia La Plata have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 0-2 Gimnasia La Plata
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata betting tips
- Tip 1: Gimnasia La Plata win or draw (double chance) 80% between them
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 59% by the model, 2.34 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 14.3 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 8.5 corners 8.7 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata: questions and answers
When is Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata?
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata is on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 22:00 UTC, in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 15.
Where is Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata played?
At Estadio Ciudad de Río Cuarto, Ciudad de Río Cuarto, Estudiantes de Río Cuarto's home ground.
Who will win Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata?
Gimnasia La Plata are the favourites: Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 20%, draw 28%, Gimnasia La Plata 52%. Our prediction is Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 0-2 Gimnasia La Plata.
Who is the player to watch in Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata?
Gonzalo Maffini of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto: a stopper with a Moneyball Score of 51 against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Gimnasia La Plata?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 41%.
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