It's the second chance for points this season as Estudiantes and Independiente battle it out at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi.
- Independiente have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
The visiting Independiente played their last game only three days ago, a Copa Sudamericana match.
Estudiantes form and stats
Last season, Estudiantes's league statistics were 7 wins, 8 draws and 10 losses, resulting in a 17th position in the Superliga. Over these 25 matches they scored 21 goals and conceded 25. Playing at home last season Estudiantes managed 5-4-3 (win-draw-lost) with 12 goals and 10 conceded.
Defensively the home team are doing well, with their goalkeeper Facundo Alfonso Andujar not having conceded a league goal in 225 minutes.
A good away victory last time out for Estudiantes, who won 3-0 against Sarmiento (placed 26th). The attacker Francisco Apaolaza was "man of the match" for Estudiantes with a rating of 8.8/10. Apaolaza scored two goals, served one assist, hit one key pass and dribled passed the opponent 2 of 4 times.
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Independiente (after extra-time, 1-4 on penalties) that ended 0-0.This is expected to be a close game, with Estudiantes perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Estudiantes as a small favourite), we find eleven games. Estudiantes has won two of these, drawn three and lost six.
The manager R. Zielinski will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Newell's Old Boys in only four days.
Independiente form and stats
Let's have a look at how Independiente performed last season in the Superliga: They landed a 14th position in the league table after playing out 8 victories, 5 draws and 10 defeats. In total they scored 27 and conceded 25 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 3 - drew 3 and lost 5 with 6/11 goals scored/conceded.
The attacking players of Independiente have been feeble for some time now, the team not scoring a league goal in the last 279 minutes.
Independiente's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Santos that finished 1-1. As mentioned above, Independiente drew the match against Santos. Manager J. Falcioni brought on L. González to rescue the draw from a losing position and it worked.
Preceding that match was the 0-0 draw at home vs Argentinos Juniors.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Independiente playing away and similar expectations, we found eleven relevant matches. Results were three Independiente wins, two draws and six defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Independiente are hosting Patronato in the Superliga only three days away.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Estudiantes - Independiente 0-0 played earlier this season. Last nine meetings between the teams: Estudiantes won four, Independiente won one and four draws. six games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Palacios 4 goals |  M. Cauteruccio Rodríguez 3 goals | L. Díaz 3 goals |
Estudiantes missing players
Independiente missing players
| Estudiantes | Independiente | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | 5 | 2 | Scored | S | 6 | 7 | 16 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| 80% | 62% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 81% |
| 67% | 50% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 38% | 38% |
| 27% | 12% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 38% | 25% |
| 13% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 25% | 19% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 20% | 12% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 38% | 25% |
| 60% | 62% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 38% | 44% |
| 40% | 62% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| 4.4 | 4.6 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| 4.6 | 4 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| 2.1 | 2.4 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.3 | 10 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.3 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| 4.3 | 3.8 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| 29% | 17% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 55% | 28% | 28% |
- Independiente have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Independiente have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Estudiantes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Lanus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Patronato | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Newell's Old Boys | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Colon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Godoy Cruz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Huracan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Gimnasia La Plata | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Platense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Arsenal de Sarandi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Banfield | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Boca Juniors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba SdE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | San Lorenzo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Union Santa Fe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Independiente | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Racing Club | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | Velez Sarsfield | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Talleres Cordoba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 21 | Defensa y Justicia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | River Plate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 | Rosario Central | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 | Atletico Tucuman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
| 25 | Aldosivi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
| 26 | Sarmiento | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 |