Estudiantes vs Independiente Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2026

Estudiantes vs Independiente Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Estudiantes To Win @ +110

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We’ll take Estudiantes at attractive betting odds of +110 considering that they could be dominant against Independiente. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

We analyse several betting angles in our Estudiantes vs Independiente betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Estudiantes vs Independiente Preview

Estudiantes go head-to-head with Independiente, with kick-off set for 16:15 on Sunday 26 July.

Estudiantes de La Plata lost their last Primera División game, being beaten 1-0 at home to Racing Club. Los Pincharratas recorded four shots on target and had 48% possession.

In their previous showing, Estudiantes won 3-0 at home in the Copa Argentina against Rosario Central.

Independiente suffered a defeat in their previous Primera División game. A 3-1 scoreline occurred away from home against Rosario Central. The Avellaneda side recorded 40% possession and had four shots on goal, with Gabriel Avalos finding the net.

In the last outing, Independiente landed a 2-0 win when facing Unión away in the Copa Argentina.

Previous H2H Encounter Ended 1-1

Independiente have gone unbeaten in their past three meetings against Estudiantes, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw. The previous 7 H2H meetings have involved three Independiente wins, two Estudiantes victories and two draws.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Estudiantes	16	9	4	3	19	7	12	19:7	31
11	Independiente	16	6	6	4	24	20	4	24:20	24

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Estudiantes have had 51.4% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.6 goals from 1.7 shots on goal and 5.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Adolfo Gaich has found the net 3 times, with Alexis Castro, Mikel Amondarain and Tiago Palacios scoring 2 each. The leading assistors have been Edwuin Cetre and Tiago Palacios with 2.

Independiente have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.4% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Gabriel Avalos has top scored with 7 goals, while Matias Abaldo and Maximiliano Gutierrez are next on 3 and 2. Gabriel Avalos has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Estudiantes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Néstor Fernando Muslera (GK), Eric Meza, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Tomás Palacios, Gastón Benedetti, Gabriel Neves, Ezequiel Piovi, Fabricio Perez, Alexis Castro, Tiago Palacios, Guido Carrillo.

Independiente predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodrigo Rey (GK), Leonardo Godoy, Kevin Lomonaco, Sebastián Valdéz, Facundo Zabala, Mateo Pérez Curci, Ivan Marcone, Maximiliano Gutiérrez, Santiago Montiel, Matías Abaldo, Gabriel Ávalos.

Main Match Prediction

We’re confident with our selection of Estudiantes to land a victory, with odds of +110 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Primera División game.

We use the latest Primera División injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Estudiantes have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Estudiantes have won 10 of their last 18 games at home.
• Independiente have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 47.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 50-55%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Estudiantes if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Estudiantes 1 - 0 Independiente

We’re taking a chance on Estudiantes to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +390 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tiago Palacios Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes) can be wagered to have one or more shots on goal at -143. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

Latest Tiago Palacios Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

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Alexis Castro to Score +575

Alexis Castro (Estudiantes) has managed two goals in his past eight Primera División home games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +575 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Alexis Castro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -102

Each of the previous three Estudiantes matches have featured under 8.5 corners. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Estudiantes

Total

8.20 4.30 3.90

Home

9.40 5.20 4.20

Away

7.40 3.10 4.30

Independiente

Total

9.40 5.70 3.70

Home

10.30 6.50 3.80

Away

8.50 4.60 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

-102

Estudiantes Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-108

Independiente Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+600

2

+150

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Estudiantes vs Independiente Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Estudiantes as +110 favourites for this Primera División clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 48% likely to win. At +300, Independiente are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There’s the chance to back Estudiantes at -132 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Independiente but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+200

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

-112

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-270

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-132

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-233

Over 2.5

+175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+123

No

-172

Guido Carrillo is priced at +500 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +250 to find the net anytime.

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

First

+500

Anytime

+250

Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente)

First

+600

Anytime

+290

Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes)

First

+600

Anytime

+300

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+330

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+350

Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

First

+800

Anytime

+390

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

First

+900

Anytime

+420

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

First

+900

Anytime

+420

Ignacio Pussetto (Independiente)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Alexis Castro (Estudiantes)

First

+1200

Anytime

+575

Bautista Kociubinski (Estudiantes)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Ignacio Malcorra (Independiente)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

First

+1700

Anytime

+850

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

First

+1800

Anytime

+900

Luciano Cabral (Independiente)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Santiago Núñez (Estudiantes)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1100

Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Ignacio Pussetto (Independiente)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Bautista Kociubinski (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-

Alexis Castro (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Cabral (Independiente)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Núñez (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-

Estudiantes vs Independiente Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Estudiantes vs Independiente before making your bets. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups and injury news right here.

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