Banfield vs Estudiantes: Prediction for the Match on August 17 2025
On Round 5 of the Torneo Betano 2025 Clausura, Banfield will receive Estudiantes de la Plata with the latter looking to continue their fine form. Estudiantes are arriving with four straight victories and Banfield is showing some signs of inconsistency and lack of ability to play defensively when it matters the most.
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In their last match, Banfield lost 2-1 to Belgrano, and were not able to take their few goal scoring opportunities.Banfield have not been too convincing in their recent form with only one win in their last five games (W1 D2 L2) in the league.On the defensive side, they have been conceding four of the last five games. But they have been more competitive in their own backyard with three of their last four home matches scoring. Banfield has an average of 8.6 shots per game, though with a small 12 percent conversion rate. Although the average possession of goals is low (42%), they have been able to keep away 40 percent of goals in their home matches which can be useful in keeping the Estudiantes offence at bay. They have only scored first in only 35 per cent of their games.
Banfield: Lineup
Coach P. Troglio is likely to back to a 5-4-1 formation, Esquivel and Rio will play in the midfield to balance the formation, whereas Auzmendi is probable to play up front.
� Banfield starting lineup (5-4-1)
Sanguinetti – Alfaro, Maldonado, Adoryan, Vittor, Abraham – Mendez, Esquivel, Rio, Rios – Auzmendi
⛔️ Out: Arturia, Di Luciano, Nasif, Pombo, Oviedo, Sepulveda (injured)
� Head coach: P. Troglio
Estudiantes: Form and Statistics
Estudiantes are a team that are in form in Clausura as they have won the last four matches in the league including a 2-1 victory over Independiente Rivadavia. Offensively and defensively, the team is clickin with 7 goals and only 3 goals had been conceded during the same period. Their away form is also good with victories over Racing Club and Cerro Porteno (both in the Copa Sudamericana). Estudiantes average 7.17 shots per match, convert 10 per cent of them, but in the process, do not produce an excessive amount of opportunities. They have a disciplined defence that has maintained clean sheets in a quarter of their matches and they have opened the score in four out of ten matches.
Estudiantes: Lineup
Eduardo Dominguez, the coach, ought to hold on to 4-3-3 formation. It is likely that Ascacibar, Medina and Castror will play in the midfueld role, with Angulo and Palacios taking the wide and deep attacking roles.
� Estudiantes starting lineup (4-3-3)
Muslera – Gomez, Gonzalez, Rodriguez, Arzamendia – Ascacibar, Medina, Castro – Angulo, Palacios, Carrillo
⛔️ Out: Burgos, Piovi, Gabriel Neves ( injured), Benedetti (red card)
� Head coach: Eduardo Dominguez
Banfield vs Estudiantes Head-to-Head Statistics
They have met in the past five times with Estudiantes having won three of these matches, Banfield winning one and one match being a draw. Estudiantes defeated Banfield in January by 1-0 and have not lost in their previous 4 matches against the same. The majority of the matches between these two teams are close with 2.5 goals being scored in four of the five recent games.
Banfield vs Estudiantes Betting Trends
- Estudiantes to win or Draw - In good form and good away record make them favourites. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
- Correct Score 0-1 Estudiantes has proved to win in close scores. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 6.50;
- Under 1.75 goals - Both teams are low-scoring trending and have good defensive statistics. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.80;
Banfield vs Estudiantes Match Prediction 17 August 2025
The Estudiantes get into the game confidently and with momentum, whereas Banfield seek a rhythm and stability. The organised defence and clinical transitions that the visitors will have may turn out to be decisive to a Banfield team that has been unable to sustain consistency. A low scoring and disciplined match is to be expected.
Our match prediction: Estudiantes to win or Draw for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Under 1.75 goals - Both teams are low-scoring trending and have good defensive statistics. for a coefficient of 1.80 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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