Estudiantes Rio Cuarto vs Sarmiento JuninPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Eighth round of the Argentine Clausura in Cordoba, with Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto thirteenth in Group B on 6 points: one win, three draws and three defeats in seven games, 3 goals scored and 7 conceded. At home they have one win, two draws and one defeat from four matches, with a single goal scored and a single goal against. Sarmiento Junin are third on 12 points, four wins and three defeats with no draws, and carry the greater attacking output of the two, 13 goals scored and 12 conceded. Their last five outings show an opening defeat followed by four straight wins. Away from home the numbers are more modest, one win and two defeats, with 5 goals scored and 8 conceded. The competition average is low, 2.06 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.