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Union Santa Fe2Lanus1

HT 0–0Thu 6 Aug 2026, 22:00 Predictions graded

Predictions5–645%

Edges3–350%

PossPossession 41%–59%ShotsShots 11–10On targetOn target 3–2CornersCorners 4–2

Quick Take

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Context last updated 4 Aug 2026, 02:03 · Europe/Bucharest

A draw-heavy H2H and both teams’ low-scoring trends make under 2.5 goals (1.50) a high-confidence bet, while referee Lamolina’s card history with Lanús gives over 4.5 cards (2.10) a strong edge.

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Context

Pellegrino stated on August 3 that this is the first time Lanús have their focus on a single competition.
- He emphasized the key objective is to qualify well for the next stage, signaling full commitment to league points.
Pellegrino confirmed Canale felt tightness in both legs at the start of the second half against Instituto.
- Canale had played every match without rest after the World Cup, increasing the risk of a late fitness call.
Lanús' official site notes Lamolina has handled them 12 times, issuing 28 yellows and 4 reds.
- Union average 2.5 yellows per game, Lanús 2.6, and Lamolina's profile could push the total over 4.5 cards.

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Result2 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Draw-heavy H2H history combined with both teams' balanced home/away records and moderate recent form suggests a stalemate is the most likely outcome.
- Last 5 H2H: 4 draws, 1 Lanus win (Jan 2026).
- Union home record this season: 3W-4D-1L, 11GF/5GA in 8 matches.
- Lanus away record this season: 3W-2D-3L, 9GF/10GA in 8 matches.
- Union last 5 overall: 1W-2D-2L; Lanus last 5 overall: 2W-1D-2L.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance38%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Union's strong home form and Lanus's inconsistent away performances make a home win or draw highly probable.
- Union home record: only 1 loss in 8 home games (3W-4D-1L).
- Lanus away record: 3 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses in 8 away games.
- Union have lost only 1 of last 5 home matches across all competitions.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonUnion Santa Fe or DrawEstimated chance68%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Lanus rarely leads at half-time, and Union's half-time results are mixed, making a draw the most probable outcome at the break.
- Union leading at half-time in 47% of matches, trailing in 40%.
- Lanus leading at half-time in only 13% of matches, trailing in 27%.
- Lanus first half record: 0.1 goals scored, 0.5 conceded per game.
- Last 5 H2H: 3 draws at half-time.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
While a draw is the most likely full-time result, the probability of both half-time and full-time draws is lower due to Union's tendency to lead or trail at the break.
- Union half-time draws: 13% (2 of 15) based on leading/trailing data.
- Lanus half-time draws: 60% (9 of 15) based on leading/trailing data.
- Full-time draws: Union 6 of 16 (37.5%), Lanus 6 of 16 (37.5%).
- Last 5 H2H: 4 full-time draws, 3 half-time draws.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw/DrawEstimated chance25%

Goals2 of 5 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have low-scoring trends, especially Lanus's poor attacking output, and H2H history heavily favors under 2.5 goals.
- Union home matches average 2.0 total goals (11GF, 5GA in 8 games).
- Lanus away matches average 2.4 total goals (9GF, 10GA in 8 games).
- Last 5 H2H: 4 of 5 had under 2.5 goals (scores: 2-1, 1-1, 2-2, 0-0, 1-1).
- Lanus last 15 matches: 0.5 goals scored per game on average.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance72%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Lanus's severe scoring struggles and Union's decent defensive home record make it likely at least one side fails to score.
- Union home clean sheets: 3 in 8 home games (37.5%).
- Lanus away failed to score in 3 of 8 away games (37.5%).
- Lanus overall: scored only 0.5 goals per game in last 15 matches.
- Last 5 H2H: both teams scored in only 2 of 5 meetings.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostNoEstimated chance58%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Lanus's extremely low first-half scoring rate and both teams' tendency for slow starts strongly support under 1.5 first-half goals.
- Union first half goals per game: 0.7; first half goals conceded: 0.7.
- Lanus first half goals per game: 0.1; first half goals conceded: 0.5.
- Lanus last 15 matches: only 2 first-half goals scored total.
- Last 5 H2H: 4 of 5 had 0 or 1 first-half goal.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance78%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have low second-half scoring rates, and overall match tempo suggests few goals after the break.
- Union second half goals: 0.7 per game (1.4 total - 0.7 first half).
- Lanus second half goals: 0.4 per game (0.5 total - 0.1 first half).
- Lanus last 15 matches: only 7 second-half goals total.
- Union home matches: 11 goals total in 8 games, averaging 1.38 per game.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostUnder 1.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Union's consistent home scoring and Lanus's inability to keep clean sheets on the road make an away clean sheet unlikely.
- Union scored in 6 of 8 home games (75%).
- Lanus kept only 2 clean sheets in 8 away games (25%).
- Union home goals per game: 1.38.
- Lanus away goals conceded per game: 1.25.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonUnion Santa Fe to scoreEstimated chance68%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams average around 5-6 corners per game, and combined totals typically stay under 10, making under 9.5 corners likely.
- Union average corners per game: 5.9; opponent corners: 5.9 (total ~11.8).
- Lanus average corners per game: 5.4; opponent corners: 5.4 (total ~10.8).
- Last 5 H2H corner data unavailable, but both teams' averages are moderate.
- Union home corners: 5.9; Lanus away corners: 5.4.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonUnder 9.5Estimated chance62%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams average over 2.5 cards per game, and the referee's history with Lanus suggests a card-heavy match, pushing total cards over 4.5.
- Union average yellow cards: 2.5 per game; Lanus average: 2.6 per game.
- Referee Lamolina has shown 28 yellows and 4 reds to Lanus in 12 matches.
- Lanus red cards average: 0.5 per game in last 15 matches.
- Union fouls per game: 11.5; Lanus fouls: 11.9.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 4.5Estimated chance60%

Head-to-Head

0W · 4D · 1W

L2-1LanusvUnion Santa FeJan 29, 2026LIG

D1-1LanusvUnion Santa FeSep 13, 2024LIG

D2-2LanusvUnion Santa FeMar 28, 2024COP

D0-0Union Santa FevLanusNov 5, 2023COP

D1-1Union Santa FevLanusJun 17, 2023LIG

Lanus unbeaten in 5 meetings2.2 goals/game avg

League Table

Liga Profesional Argentina 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
8	Union Santa Fe Knockout Phase	16	5	6	5	24-20	21	LDLWD
6	Lanus Knockout Phase	16	6	6	4	18-15	24	LWLDD

3pt gap between teams

Recent Form

Union Santa Fe

L0-2Gimnasia M.Aug 1LIG

D2-2PlatenseJul 25LIG

L0-2IndependienteMay 22COP

L0-2Belgrano CordobaMay 12LIG

W2-1Independ. RivadaviaMay 10LIG

D1-1Talleres CordobaMay 2LIG

D2-2Velez SarsfieldApr 27LIG

L2-3Newells Old BoysApr 17LIG

L1-2Estudiantes L.P.Apr 11LIG

W2-0Deportivo RiestraApr 3LIG

W2-0AgropecuarioMar 31COP

L0-2Defensa Y JusticiaMar 21LIG

D1-1Boca JuniorsMar 16LIG

D4-4IndependienteMar 10LIG

W2-1Instituto CordobaMar 1LIG

Lanus

L0-1Instituto CordobaAug 3LIG

L0-4CiencianoJul 30CON

W1-0San LorenzoJul 26LIG

W2-0CiencianoJul 23CON

L1-2Instituto CordobaMay 30COP

W1-0MirassolMay 26CON

L0-2LDU de QuitoMay 21CON

L0-2Argentinos JRSMay 10LIG

L0-4Always ReadyMay 6CON

D0-0Deportivo RiestraMay 2LIG

W1-0LDU de QuitoApr 28CON

D0-0Central Cordoba de SantiagoApr 24LIG

L0-1Gimnasia M.Apr 21LIG

W1-0Always ReadyApr 16CON

W1-0BanfieldApr 13LIG

Squad & Injuries

Union Santa Fe

25 available

Attackers6

Midfielders8

Defenders8

Goalkeeper3

Lanus

28 available

Attackers6

Midfielders11

Defenders9

Goalkeeper2

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Draw

Draw

Under 2.5

Under 9.5

Over 4.5

Under 1.5

Result2 of 4 landed

Goals2 of 5 landed

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Union Santa Fe

Lanus

Squad & Injuries

Union Santa Fe

Lanus