Banfield
- Banfield enter this mid-table clash in 18th position in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 with 10 points from their first eight games.
- Banfield have won three, drawn one and lost just one of their five home games this season.
- Banfield’s recent form has been mixed with two wins and three losses in their last five games, but they have won their last two at home, including a convincing 3-0 win over Newell’s Old Boys.
- Banfield boss Pedro Troglio is a pragmatic coach who sets his teams up to be compact and disciplined with two banks of four in 2026.
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
- Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata are 16th with 11 points from their opening eight.
- Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata have won one, drawn one and lost two of their four away fixtures in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
- Gimnasia’s form has also been patchy with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five.
- Fernando Zaniratto is a pro-attacking manager who encourages his teams to play with tempo and to be positive.
Head-to-Head
Banfield have won two of the last three head-to-head matchups while Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata have won just one.
Key Players
- Banfield
- Mauro Mendez leads the Banfield scoring charts with four goals in eight Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 games and can trouble the visitors at any time up front.
- Santiago Lopez, who has three assists in eight, is the creative engine that makes their counter-attacking style tick.
- Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
- Marcelo Torres is the main man for Gimnasia with three goals in eight games.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have set the odds at Banfield 2.28, Gimnasia 3.59 and the draw 2.85.
- Banfield have been solid at the back at home this year, conceding just four goals in five games.
- Gimnasia have only scored three times in four away games.
- Under 2.5 goals (priced at 1.47) looks like the best value play.
Prediction
We like the hosts in this spot as they have been much improved at home this season and will be confident against a team that struggles to grab full points away.
