Banfield vs Real Pilar prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Copa Argentina
In the 1/32 finals of the Argentine Cup on March 26, 2026, Banfield and Real Pilar will face off. Both teams are eager to advance further in the tournament.
Banfield vs Real Pilar: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Estadio Florencio Sola" is not highly rated. Last season, they finished with 35 points, placing only 21st by additional metrics. This season, they also started with more defeats than victories, although for their current level, the start was not bad. Yes, they lost to Gimnasia and Rosario Central in recent rounds. But in the last match, they managed to beat Tigre.
The team from the Buenos Aires suburbs won the fourth division in 2024 and then consolidated their place in Primera C, even fighting for another promotion. This season, their start was more modest, alternating between wins and losses. They also managed to beat Defensores Unidos, their most recent opponent.
Mendez and company average 1.13 goals scored and concede 1.13 per match. The clear underdog of the pair currently averages 1.25 goals scored, but concedes 1.50 per match.
Previous Meetings: Banfield vs Real Pilar
This will be the first head-to-head meeting between these teams.
The Primera representative is expected to win, and do so easily. But the opponent is strong – the recommendation is to bet on "total over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.62).
Banfield vs Real Pilar: Key Statistics and Trends
- Banfield have won three of their last six matches
- On average, Banfield score 1.09 goals and concede 1.18 goals per match
- 45% of Banfield's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 2.27 goals per match
- Real Pilar have won three of their last four matches
- On average, Real Pilar score 1.5 goals and concede 1.17 goals per match
- 67% of Real Pilar's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 2.67 goals per match
Banfield vs Real Pilar: Probable Starting Lineups
Banfield usually play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Sanguinetti – Abraham, Vittor, Arboleda, Lopez – Gomez, Maian, Villegas, Piniero – Perrotta, Mendez
Real Pilar usually play in a 1-3-6-1 formation (probable lineup): Parafan – Govi, Mancini, Achucarro – Crocco, Leguisa, Martinez, Moran, Rojo, Franco – Chambi
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