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La Union FSA (Formosa) vs Penarol (Mar de Plata), Argentina Liga A, Basketball, Today Match Prediction

Estadio Polideportivo Cincuentenario, Formosa

Will La Unión de Formosa outplay Peñarol Mar del Plata?

  • La Unión de Formosa are 19-15 this season and enter this match at home as the 10th in the LNB.
  • Peñarol Mar del Plata won a closely contested 85-83 thriller over Unión de Santa Fé on April 5th, 2026, and are 18-15 this season.
  • In the last five head-to-head matches between La Unión and Peñarol in the LNB, Peñarol have won 3 games and La Unión have won 2 games

Tournament: Argentina Liga A, Basketball | Venue: Estadio Polideportivo Cincuentenario, Formosa | Tip Off: 06:30:00

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La Unión de Formosa to Win and cover the spread (-5.5).


La Union FSA (Formosa) vs Penarol (Mar de Plata) Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 1.39 2.75

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La Union FSA (Formosa)

La Unión de Formosa fell to a 82-61 defeat against Quimsa Santiago del Estero in their last outing on April 8th, 2026. Despite leading narrowly after the first quarter 22-23, they conceded big runs in the second and third periods that proved too difficult to claw back.Alexis Elsener contributed 17 Points, but La Unión struggled with their shooting consistency throughout. Tomas Nuno rcontributed from the floor but it was not enough as the team fell apart in the second half, allowing Quimsa to dominate and run out comfortable winners.

At 19-15 and 4th in the LNB standings, La Unión de Formosa are firmly in the playoff picture and will look to respond at home in front of their passionate Polideportivo Cincuentenario faithful.Alexis Elsener leads the team with 13.3 PPG. Augusto Moresco keeps the offense ticking with sharp playmaking, and Khaliq Spicer anchors the frontcourt with his physicality. Backed by a strong home record this season, La Unión will be dangerous opponents for any visiting side.

La Unión de Formosa on average score 81.8 points per game this season. They have maintained a 55.9% winning rate overall. The team averages 80.1 points per game defensively, showing a competitive defensive unit across their home and away matches.

Penarol (Mar de Plata)

Peñarol Mar del Plata came through a hard-fought 85-83 win over Unión de Santa Fé on April 5th, 2026  a match that went down to the final possession. Agustin Perez led the team by scoring 17 points and five rebounds.Facundo Vázquez was the conductor of the offence with 2 assists, 2 steals, and five rebounds, making several crucial plays including free throws in the final minute. Luciano Guerra put in a strong performance on both ends scoring 14 points, while Ivan Basualdo was a presence on the glass throughout. Peñarol dominated in the third quarter, which set up the narrow but important victory.

At 18-15 and firmly in mid-table of the LNB, Peñarol Mar del Plata are a dangerous away side with a clear attacking identity built around Facundo Vázquez's playmaking. The experienced Luciano Guerra is their go-to scorer, averaging over1 3.7points per game through the season. Ivan Basualdo's interior strength and rebounding adds balance to the roster with 8.5RPG , while Roberto Acuña provides defensive energy off the bench. 

Peñarol Mar del Plata on average score 81.2 points per game this season. They score consistently whether at home or on the road and average 81.1 points allowed per contest, making them a competitive unit across the LNB campaign.

La Union FSA (Formosa) vs Penarol (Mar de Plata) Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG Tomas Spano
SG Alexis Elsener
SF Jonathan Machuca
PF Sebastian Acevedo
C Windi Graterol
Position Player Name
PG Facundo Vázquez
SG Xavier Carreras
SF Luciano Guerra
PF Ivan Basualdo
C Roberto Acuña

La Unión de Formosa will host Peñarol Mar del Plata at the Estadio Polideportivo Cincuentenario in Formosa in what promises to be a tightly contested LNB clash. La Unión enters this match on the back of a heavy defeat in Santiago del Estero and will be eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Peñarol, meanwhile, arrive buoyed by their narrow win over Unión de Santa Fé and with momentum behind them. Both teams are locked in the playoff race and points are critical at this stage of the season.

La Unión de Formosa are 19-15 this season. They are currently placed 4th in the LNB standings.

Peñarol Mar del Plata are 18-15 this season. They are currently placed in the mid-table of the LNB standings.

In the last five head-to-head matches between La Unión de Formosa and Peñarol Mar del Plata, Peñarol have won 3 games and La Unión de Formosa won 2. La Unión de Formosa have averaged 77.4 points per game against Peñarol in these meetings, while Peñarol averaged 75.0 points per game against La Unión.

La Union FSA (Formosa) vs Penarol (Mar de Plata) Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Alexis Elsener 13.3 5.5 1.1 1.3/0.1
Facundo Vázquez 10.5 3.7 3.7 0.9/0.0

La Unión de Formosa hold the home-court advantage at the Polideportivo Cincuentenario and will be desperate to bounce back after their heavy defeat against Quimsa.With strong home support behind them, La Unión are the favourites to win this critical LNB matchup.

La Unión de Formosa to Win and cover the spread (-5.5).

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