Lanus 2-1 Estudiantes L.P.: result and AI prediction
Lanus – Estudiantes L.P., Liga Profesional, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 01:15 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Lanus
Lanus is #6 in the table (24 pts) and Estudiantes L.P. #1 (31 pts). Lanus has kept 11 clean sheets in 26 matches. Estudiantes L.P. has kept 12 clean sheets in 26 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Lanus 3, draws 1, Estudiantes L.P. 2. Their last meeting, on March 13, 2026, ended Estudiantes L.P. 0-1 Lanus.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Lanús have home momentum, but their attacking depth has taken a substantial hit just before a difficult meeting with the league leaders. Estudiantes bring a more reliable defensive identity, although their recent Libertadores exertions and several absences make this a demanding away assignment. Expect a controlled contest in which Lanús look for width, crosses and set-pieces, while Estudiantes target transitions through Carrillo and Cetré. The first side to turn midfield recoveries into sustained pressure should gain a major advantage.
Head-to-head analysis
This is a tightly contested recent matchup, with Lanús winning the latest meeting and also holding the edge in the most recent fixture at this stadium. Neither side has established sustained dominance across the broader series.
Injuries and absences
Lanús are the more disrupted side in creative areas: Moreno and Sepúlveda remove craft, width and delivery quality, making their attack more dependent on Salvio and direct wide play. Estudiantes also have meaningful absences, with Alario and Tiago Palacios notably reducing Medina’s attacking rotation around Carrillo.
Form (last 5)
Lanus vs Estudiantes L.P. stats
| Lanus | Estudiantes L.P. | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 26 | 26 |
| Goals scored | 29 | 28 |
| Goals conceded | 25 | 17 |
| Clean sheets | 11 | 12 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-13Estudiantes L.P. 0-1 Lanus
- 2024-05-25Lanus 2-1 Estudiantes L.P.
- 2024-04-17Lanus 1-2 Estudiantes L.P.
- 2023-11-27Estudiantes L.P. 1-1 Lanus
- 2023-02-13Estudiantes L.P. 0-2 Lanus
- 2022-10-10Estudiantes L.P. 3-1 Lanus

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