Banfield vs Sarmiento Junin Prediction & Betting Tips – Liga Profesional Argentina, 29 Jul 2026

Banfield head into Round 2 of the Clausura carrying a loss at Huracan and a squad missing Pinero and Rodriguez. The Taladro have managed just 3 goals in their last 5 matches and found the net in only 2 of those outings. Sarmiento arrive with four defeats in five, shipping 11 goals along the way, but their own attack has been equally toothless.

The head-to-head record tells the same story. In 3 meetings between these sides, Banfield have scored just 1 goal and none of those games cleared 2.5. Sarmiento's one win this season was a 1-0 shut-out. Both defences leak, yes, but neither attack generates enough volume to push this over the line.

Under 2.5 goals at 1.40 is the play. Two independent signals, tight h2h history and both teams' low output, point the same way. For the bigger price, the draw at 3.00 appeals given Banfield's winless h2h run and Sarmiento's ability to grind.

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