- Union Santa Fe (home) have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five competitive games in all competitions.
- Estudiantes de la Plata have won two and lost three of their last five, both in all competitions.
- Estudiantes de la Plata won the most recent head-to-head in Liga Profesional 2025, beating Union Santa Fe 3-1 at home five months ago.
Mid-table clash of styles awaits
For this match, our Union Santa Fe vs Estudiantes de la Plata prediction suggests that both teams will be looking for a strong start to the season, as Union Santa Fe have a new look about them going into the new campaign, sitting 29th in the Liga Profesional 2025 table with 0 points from 0 games.
Nicolas Vazzoler took over the first team in April 2025 and has not had a great deal of time to impose his own identity on the side. But the team were already in transition at that point and have struggled to gel ever since.
Union are a pragmatic side that are compact and structured at the back and look to make their money in quick transitions. The Santa Fe-based side have a clear identity and are led by Claudio Corvalán, a defensive leader and good man manager that can get the best out of his players.
Lucas Emanuel Gamba has been their most dangerous player of late, bagging both of their last two goals, but the Santa Fe-based club need to find some consistency if they are to climb the table in the opening few weeks. When considering Union Santa Fe vs Estudiantes de la Plata betting tips, it is worth noting the importance of Gamba's current form.
Estudiantes have a little bit more quality
Estudiantes de la Plata are just as lowly, sitting 12th in the Liga Profesional 2025 with 0 points from 0 matches. This Union Santa Fe vs Estudiantes de la Plata preview highlights that both managers are still seeking the right balance early in the campaign.
Eduardo Dominguez has certainly made his mark on the club since taking the helm in March 2023, steering tactical evolution and balanced styles.
Tiago Palacios has been in excellent form for Estudiantes de la Plata recently, scoring two goals in their last five and he is often the spark plug that gets their attack going.
Santiago Ascacibar is the man that pulls the strings in midfield and is key in transitional play.
Estudiantes’ recent form features 2 victories and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings, with their most impressive result being a 2-0 home win over Carabobo FC before they were knocked out on penalties by Aldosivi after a 1-1 draw. The Union Santa Fe vs Estudiantes de la Plata odds reflect the unpredictability of both teams at this stage of the season, and another Union Santa Fe vs Estudiantes de la Plata prediction would be a closely contested match with few clear-cut chances.
