Gimnasia y Esgrima and Union Santa Fe face each other on Saturday 08.01.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Gimnasia y Esgrima's home ground, the Estadio Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima and Club Atlético Unión, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Gimnasia y Esgrima vs Union Santa Fe
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Gimnasia y Esgrima preview
Gimnasia y Esgrima heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 18 matches, Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.22 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Gimnasia y Esgrima has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 15 goals, of which 15 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 0.83 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ezequiel Muñoz, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Facundo Lencioni has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Gimnasia y Esgrima has conceded 23 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.28 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.21 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Union Santa Fe preview
Union Santa Fe comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 6 victories, 7 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.32 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Club Atlético Unión's attack has been highly effective, scoring 30 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.47 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.43.
The Tatengue's offensive system is led by Cristian Alberto Tarragona, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Julián Palacios. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.32 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Gimnasia y Esgrima vs Union Santa Fe
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Gimnasia y Esgrima
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | L L D L D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 56% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 1.11 | 0.56 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 0.89 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 33% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 22% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 56% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.65 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.15 | 1.87 |
Union Santa Fe
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W D |
1 |
| Home | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 38% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2 | 3.36 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.38 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.32 | 0.63 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 38% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 63% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 25% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 63% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 2.31 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.03 | 1.55 |
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