Arena today In play29 19:28 WAT18+
Argentina Torneo Federal A Sun 18 Oct 2026 · Jose Maria Paz Full time
3–3
Half-time 0–2
68%P(1)23%P(X)9%P(2)
λ home
1.73
λ away
0.47
Σλ total
2.20
P(over 2.5)
38%
P(BTTS)
48%
Modal score
1–0 19.2%

Gimnasia Chivilcoy vs Defensores de Vilelas prediction & xG model: Gimnasia Chivilcoy to win

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗

Model sheet

How the numbers for Gimnasia Chivilcoy v Defensores de Vilelas are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to league results (25 and 20 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
Gimnasia Chivilcoy (home)1.200.971.591.84
Defensores de Vilelas (away)0.711.340.780.75

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.20 × 0.97 × 1.59 ≈ 1.84

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings2.5964%
Statistical xG feed2.2036%
Blended total λ2.20100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.73, λaway = 0.47

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Gimnasia Chivilcoy λ = 1.73
017.7%
130.7%
226.5%
315.3%
46.6%
5+3.2%
Defensores de Vilelas λ = 0.47
062.5%
129.4%
26.9%
31.1%
40.1%
5+0.0%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Gim \ Def012345+
0115.21.2···
1199.02.1···
2177.81.8···
39.64.51.1···
44.11.9····
5+2.00.9····
Σ home-win cells
68.4%
Σ draw cells
22.1%
Σ away-win cells
9.5%
Most probable score
1–0 · 19.2%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Gimnasia Chivilcoy62.4%68.0%67.5%67.8%
X Draw23.2%25.0%21.1%23.3%
2 Defensores de Vilelas14.4%7.0%11.4%8.8%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.097 → 9.7% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Gimnasia Chivilcoy pick67.8%1.471.3574.1%-8.5%
X · Draw23.3%4.284.3323.1%+1.1%
2 · Defensores de Vilelas8.8%11.308.0012.5%-29.2%
Double chance
1X91.2%1.101.0793.5%-2.5%
X232.2%3.113.0033.3%-3.4%
1276.7%1.301.1884.7%-9.5%
Draw no bet
DNB Gimnasia Chivilcoy88.5%1.13–––
DNB Defensores de Vilelas11.5%8.66–––
Goal lines
Over 1.564.5%1.55–––
Under 1.535.5%2.82–––
Over 2.537.7%2.65–––
Under 2.562.3%1.61–––
Over 3.518.1%5.54–––
Under 3.581.9%1.22–––
Both teams to score
BTTS yes47.9%2.092.0548.8%-1.8%
BTTS no52.1%1.921.6759.9%-13.0%
Half-time
HT 146.4%2.16–––
HT X44.2%2.26–––
HT 29.4%10.64–––
6

The selection

Model pickGimnasia Chivilcoy to win
Probability67.8%
Fair odds1.47
Best odds1.35
EV per unit-8.5%

EV = 0.678 × 1.35 − 1 = -0.085 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricGimnasia ChivilcoyDefensores de Vilelas
SequenceDLLDWWDDWLDL
Matches66
W-D-L2-2-21-3-2
Points per match1.331.00
Goals for / match0.831.17
Goals against / match0.831.33
Over 2.533%33%
BTTS50%50%
Clean sheets50%33%
Failed to score17%33%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Gimnasia Chivilcoy at 68%: ratings and home advantage combine into a clear edge. Standings: Gimnasia Chivilcoy 6th on 27, Defensores de Vilelas 24th on 19.

Form

Sequence for Gimnasia Chivilcoy: D L L D W W, so two victories in six. Latest: 1–1 away at Defensores de Vilelas. Only 0.8 goals a match in that spell. 3 shut-outs in that run.

Defensores de Vilelas, last six: D D W L D L – one win in total. Latest: 1–1 at home to Gimnasia Chivilcoy. Per match: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded.

Head to head

Last meeting (Oct 2026): Defensores de Vilelas 1–1 Gimnasia Chivilcoy. Old results carry little weight next to current ratings.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Gimnasia Chivilcoy 1.73 · Defensores de Vilelas 0.47 · total 2.20. Low total: under 2.5 62%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Gimnasia Chivilcoy to win, probability 68%, odds 1.35 v fair 1.47. Most probable score: Gimnasia Chivilcoy 1–0 Defensores de Vilelas. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

Every meeting →
  • 11 Oct 2026Defensores de Vilelas1–1Gimnasia Chivilcoy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Gimnasia Chivilcoy vs Defensores de Vilelas?

The Model pick is Gimnasia Chivilcoy to win with a model probability of 68, priced around 1.35 by the bookmakers.

What are the Gimnasia Chivilcoy v Defensores de Vilelas probabilities?

Gimnasia Chivilcoy win 68%, draw 23%, Defensores de Vilelas win 9%.

What is the most probable score for Gimnasia Chivilcoy vs Defensores de Vilelas?

Gimnasia Chivilcoy 1–0 Defensores de Vilelas is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Gimnasia Chivilcoy vs Defensores de Vilelas?

Gimnasia Chivilcoy 1.73, Defensores de Vilelas 0.47 – over 2.5 at 38%, BTTS at 48%.

What time is Gimnasia Chivilcoy vs Defensores de Vilelas?

Sunday 18 October 2026, 18:00 WAT, at Jose Maria Paz – Torneo Federal A.