Gimnasia La Plata vs Estudiantes: Prediction for the Match on December 8, 2025

Gimnasia La Plata vs Estudiantes: Prediction for the Match on December 8 2025

The Torneo Betano Clausura semifinal provides a charged Clasico Platense between Gimnasia La Plata and Estudiantes, full of tension, conflicting identities and history. Gimnasia come following a spectacular 2-0 away victory at Barracas Central to stretch their winning streak in the season. Students follow suit after subduing Central Cordoba in a stern 1-0 win. Each of the two teams demonstrates defensive-led solidity and great knockout-level adaptability; so, a tight-call tactical match is likely.

Gimnasia La Plata: Form and Statistics

Their strongest performance of the tournament to date was in the 2-0 victory at Barracas, where Gimnasia dominated transitions, turned thrice on three shots on target and limited the opposition to a small 0.52 xG despite 36% possession. Their shape of late is excellent: they have won four of their last five games, and they are converting better and having an increased off-ball structure. Throughout the season, Gimnasia have been a low scoring, defensively sound club with 27 goals and 34 goals conceded with an average of 1.78 total goals per game (One of the lowest in the league). They fight harder away but at home, they only surrender 0.94 goals per game and the number of their clean-sheets is on the rise. The games of Gimnasia are slow-paced, with compact lines, and aggressive pressing in defined areas and intermittent aggressive attacks. The reason is that they generate an average of 10-11 shots in a game, and they are highly dependent on efficiency, via broad rotations and late-coming runners.

Gimnasia La Plata: Lineup

Gimnasia is likely to keep XI that they used to win at Barracas Central. The team is in goal with Insfran behind a back four of Corbalan and Torrejon as full-backs, Giampaolo and Martinez giving strength and turnover in the central defence. Max, in the middle of the field is the anchor to the set up and provides cover in front of the back line; Schelotto and Merlini are interiors whose role is progression, pressure and linking transitions. In the attack, Panaro and Castro act from the flank giving width and head on running with Torres taking the line and giving verticality and power. This 4-3-3 formation is aimed at limiting space, attacking speedily and frustrating opposition on decreasing buildup periods.

Gimnasia La Plata starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Insfran – Corbalan, Giampaolo, Martinez, Silva Torrejon – Max, Schelotto – Panaro, Merlini, Castro – Torres

Out: Di Biasi, Mammini, Meluso, Zalazar (injured)

Head coach: Zaniratto

Estudiantes: Form and Statistics

Central Cordoba controlled the game, but Estudiantes still scored 1-0 away in forcing Central Cordoba onto only two big chances and had excellent defensive organisation despite dominating only 39% of the action.They are in a good recent shape, winning three out of the four games and their defensive block is visibly getting tighter.Throughout the season, Estudiantes has a moderate, yet restrained level of statistics: 29 goals scored, 37 goals conceded, and 2.23 average goals per game. However their performances when they are away are not as steady as at home as 47 percent of their away matches result in their defeat. The model of attacking relies on a well-organized build-up, crossing volume and solid aerial presence as used by Estudiantes. They make about 12 shots, but when breaking compact blocks they have to go through several stages. Their efficiency in set-pieces is one of the threats in close knockout.

Estudiantes: Lineup

Based on the last game, Estudiantes are also likely to start with the same XI.Muslera stands in the goal, with a defence of Gomez, Gonzalez Pirez, Nunez and Arzamendia, to the fore, and manages in the air and on the line with much vigour, and in a regular manner. At the mid field level, Piovi gives the anchor services with assistants of Ascacibar and Medina who bring the intensity of pressing and forward surges. In attack, Angulo begins on the left and wide, Palacios on the right and with his inside-cutting playmaking and Farias at the centre as the central striker, providing hold-up play, and finishing in tight penalty areas.

Estudiantes starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Muslera – Gomez, Gonzalez Pirez, Nunez, Arzamendia – Ascacibar, Piovi – Palacios, Medina, Cetre Angulo – Farias

Out: None

Head coach: Eduardo Dominguez

Gimnasia La Plata vs Estudiantes Head-to-Head Statistics

The Clasico Platense has in effect had an inclination towards Estudiantes with 9 wins, 4 draws against 2 losses in the past 15 encounters with a combined goal difference of 18-8. But the matches in recent times have been much closer. The two subsequent matches yielded a total of four goals with Estudiantes scoring a 1-0 victory and two 0-0 stalemates and a 1-1 point. Estudiantes have not lost in the past 12 matches, and Gimnasia is unable to crack their defensive set-up in some seasons. Games involving these teams are often characterized by prolonged periods of midfield stalemate, intense pressing and minimal clear cut situations.

Gimnasia La Plata vs Estudiantes Betting Trends

• Estudiantes To Qualify - They possess a superior H2H history and have displayed superior structural balance throughout the season and notably during knockout settings. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
• Under 2 Goals - The two teams are also among the lowest scoring teams in the Clausura and according to recent H2H statistics the average goals in the last five games is 0.8. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.68;
• Both Teams to Score - No - Gimnasia are based on defensive power, and Estudiantes usually provide close results based on solidity, not on attacks volume. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.72;

Gimnasia La Plata vs Estudiantes Match Prediction 8 December 2025

The discipline, defensive organization and emotional highlight are the three ingredients that will most probably characterize this semifinal, which is usually characteristic of the Clasico Platense. Gimnasia come with more recent fire and Estudiantes have a much larger historical background and a more established tactical system when it comes to knockout games.

Our match prediction: Estudiantes To Qualify for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score - No for a coefficient of 1.72 in the 1xbet bookmaker.