Union Santa Fe v Estudiantes L.P. prediction
Team pages: Union Santa Fe · Estudiantes L.P. · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for Union Santa Fe v Estudiantes L.P., Liga Profesional Argentina on Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:00 GMT.
The match
Union Santa Fe host Estudiantes L.P. in Liga Profesional Argentina on Monday 26 October (kick-off 22:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals.
The key numbers
Union Santa Fe are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Estudiantes L.P. are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Union Santa Fe’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Union Santa Fe’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Union Santa Fe have three wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 1.71. Union Santa Fe have scored 18 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). Union Santa Fe have conceded 22 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 30 clubs.
Eight of Estudiantes L.P.’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in six of Estudiantes L.P.’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Estudiantes L.P. have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.14. Estudiantes L.P. have scored 16 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). Estudiantes L.P. have conceded 15 goals, the 13th-most (shared) of the 30 clubs.
Union Santa Fe (11th) and Estudiantes L.P. (10th) are level on points, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Estudiantes L.P. the stronger side, 81 rating points above Union Santa Fe (Estudiantes L.P. 1520, Union Santa Fe 1439, after at least 283 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 11 April 2026, finished Estudiantes L.P. 2–1 Union Santa Fe.
Team news
Predicted Union Santa Fe XI (4-4-2): M. Mansilla, J. Ludueña, L. Ayala, J. Pintado, M. Rocha, L. Menossi, I. Malcorra, B. Cuello, J. Palacios, C. Tarragona, M. Estigarribia — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Mateo Del Blanco (4.8 per match over 18 appearances, two goals and two assists) and Cristian Tarragona (4.0 per match over 30 appearances, 14 goals and one assist) have been Union Santa Fe’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Union Santa Fe (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Mateo Del Blanco averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 1614 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last 10 appearances. Cristian Tarragona averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 2671 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Estudiantes L.P. XI (4-2-3-1): F. Muslera, L. Pírez, G. Benedetti, S. Núñez, E. Meza, B. Rodriguez, A. Castro, E. Cetré, G. Neves, E. Piovi, A. Gaich — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Medina (3.8 per match over five appearances, one assist) and Tiago Palacios (3.5 per match over 28 appearances, seven goals and three assists) have been Estudiantes L.P.’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Estudiantes L.P. (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Medina averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 2784 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Tiago Palacios averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 1747 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
The referee
P. Dovalo takes charge; across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition) the referee has shown 4.0 yellow cards a game and 0.13 reds.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Liga Profesional Argentina · Estadio 15 de Abril
- Referee: P. Dovalo
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Union Santa Fe 2 · draws 1 · Estudiantes L.P. 3 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Union Santa Fe 0W 1D 4L · Estudiantes L.P. 1W 2D 2L
Union Santa Fe v Estudiantes L.P. (Liga Profesional Argentina): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Union Santa Fe for / against | Line | Estudiantes L.P. for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.25our book | 1.25 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.63 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.57 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.88 for · 15.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.71 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.63 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.14 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14 for · 15.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.43 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: P. Dovalo — 4 yellow cards a game, 0.13 red cards, 25.88 fouls over 8 matches (1.75 to the home side, 2.25 to the away side).
Union Santa Fe
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Tarragona n 8 | 88.5 | 2.7 | 2.2 | — |
| Julián Palacios n 8 | 72.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 | — |
| Eric Ramírez n 8 | 24.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | — |
| M. Rocha n 8 | 63 | 1.6 | 0.5 | — |
| Emilio Giaccone n 8 | 66.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Tarragona n 8 | 88.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| M. Aguirre n 8 | 27.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Eric Ramírez n 8 | 24.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Marcelo Estigarribia n 8 | 64.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Joaquin Mosqueira n 8 | 57 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ramírez n 8 | 24.5 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Cristian Tarragona n 8 | 88.5 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Lucas Menossi n 8 | 81.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Marcelo Estigarribia n 8 | 64.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Ignacio Malcorra n 8 | 61 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Pintado n 8 | 76.8 | 3.4 |
| Bruno Pittón n 8 | 35.3 | 3.2 |
| Julián Palacios n 8 | 72.8 | 2.9 |
| Tobías Rubio n 8 | 55 | 2.5 |
| Emilio Giaccone n 8 | 66.6 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Matías Mansilla n 8 | 91.1 | 3.5 |
Estudiantes L.P.
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Monsalve n 8 | 41.4 | 3 | 3.3 | — |
| Tiago Palacios n 8 | 50.8 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — |
| Baltasar Rodriguez n 8 | 60.5 | 2.6 | 3.2 | — |
| Ezequiel Piovi n 8 | 67.9 | 2 | 0.7 | — |
| Adolfo Gaich n 8 | 60.9 | 2 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guido Carrillo n 8 | 45.3 | 4 | 1.2 |
| Edwuin Cetré n 8 | 51.6 | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Fabricio Pérez n 8 | 46.4 | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Tiago Palacios n 8 | 50.8 | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| Joaquín Tobio Burgos n 8 | 57.8 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwuin Cetré n 8 | 51.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Fabricio Pérez n 8 | 46.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Adolfo Gaich n 8 | 60.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Alexis Castro n 8 | 66.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| M. Monsalve n 8 | 41.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Neves n 8 | 60.4 | 3.7 |
| Alexis Castro n 8 | 66.5 | 3.6 |
| Baltasar Rodriguez n 8 | 60.5 | 3.2 |
| Eros Mancuso n 8 | 65.5 | 3.1 |
| Eric Meza n 8 | 50.3 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fabricio Iacovich n 8 | 92 | 3.1 |
| Fernando Muslera n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Union Santa Fe v Estudiantes L.P. — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-11 Estudiantes L.P. 2–1 Union Santa Fe
- 2025-07-15 Union Santa Fe 1–0 Estudiantes L.P.
- 2025-01-25 Estudiantes L.P. 3–1 Union Santa Fe
- 2024-07-21 Estudiantes L.P. 0–0 Union Santa Fe
- 2023-03-03 Union Santa Fe 2–0 Estudiantes L.P.
- 2022-08-22 Estudiantes L.P. 1–0 Union Santa Fe
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Union Santa Fe v Estudiantes L.P.?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Union Santa Fe v Estudiantes L.P. is Over 2.5 goals.
- What is the head-to-head record between Union Santa Fe and Estudiantes L.P.?
- In their last 6 meetings, Union Santa Fe won 2, Estudiantes L.P. won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Union Santa Fe and Estudiantes L.P.?
- Recent form — Union Santa Fe 0W 1D 4L; Estudiantes L.P. 1W 2D 2L.
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