Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza vs Central Cordoba SdE preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Feliciano Gambarte
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Gimnasia y Esgrima MendozaGYEM
1 0
Central Cordoba SdECTR
Full Time
Round 1 2nd Phase
Goal
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CONTEXT

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza defeated Central Cordoba SdE by a score of 1-0. The halftime score was 0-0. Central Cordoba SdE entered as the stronger side yet conceded the only goal after the interval. Home possession reached 63 percent against 37 percent for the visitors. Expected goals stood at 1.69 for the home team and 1.73 for the away team producing a differential of minus 0.04. No red cards occurred during the contest. The result proved inconsistent with the expected goals distribution while showing alignment on market measures. Efficiency metrics remained in line with prior patterns for both participants. The single second-half goal created the final margin in a low-event encounter.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza produced a significant deviation from expected structural patterns.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with established benchmarks for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The 1-0 outcome did not align with the xG distribution of 1.69 to 1.73.
  • Market alignment: The result maintained consistency with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals projected a narrow contest with a differential of minus 0.04.
  • Event impact: The second-half goal after a 0-0 halftime created the 1-0 final score.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to introduce any distortion in match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
C. Gariano
C. Gariano
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Del Fueyo
J. Del Fueyo
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
E. Callegari
E. Callegari
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Ejarque
M. Ejarque
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza D. Franco Gatti
D. Franco Gatti
VS
Central Cordoba SdE L. Pusineri
L. Pusineri
1.07
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.07
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 58 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 L
Lanús Rank: 65 W
Platense Rank: 60 D
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 66 W
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 58 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Boca Juniors Rank: 72 L
Lanús Rank: 65 D
Platense Rank: 60 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 66 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 58 L
Estudiantes Rank: 69 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
43.43
59.76
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Central Cordoba SdE
Power Score
43.43
59.76
League Position
11
15
Global Rank
491
553

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza — Opponent-weighted form score
Central Cordoba SdE — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Central Cordoba SdE

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Central Cordoba SdE

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Central Cordoba SdE
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.73
26.08
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.08
38.73
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza +1.08 Efficiency Index
vs
Central Cordoba SdE -1.08 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Central Cordoba SdE
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
vs
Central Cordoba SdE
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Central Cordoba SdE
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Central Cordoba SdE
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
0%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.00 vs +0.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Central Cordoba SdE
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
vs
Central Cordoba SdE
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Central Cordoba SdE
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 0.46
Central Cordoba SdE 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Central Cordoba SdE
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 0.00
Central Cordoba SdE 0.02
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Central Cordoba SdE
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GYEM had peak pressure around 42'.
  • GYEM started the game with stronger pressure.
GYEM Pressure CTR Pressure
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Pressure Index: GYEM reached the top pressure at 42' (90.74).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza GYEM Home
1 matches
Central Cordoba SdE CTR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
1
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
1
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-25T00:02:33+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Feliciano Gambarte
Capacity
11500
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Carlos Andrés Gariano
Juan Del Fueyo
Ernesto Callegari
Mario Ejarque

Statistics

Possession
GYEM
60%
CTR
40%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 5
48 Dangerous attacks 33
63 Possession 37
3 Corners 3
13 Free kicks 6
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

81 Ball Safe 58
7 Goal Kicks 8
16 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 12
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 1
18 Dribble Attempts 17
10 Successful Dribbles 12
56 Successful Dribbles Percentage 71

Attacking

131 Attacks 81
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

55 Long Passes 52
518 Passes 300
449 Successful Passes 229
87 Successful Passes Percentage 76
19 Key Passes 6
32 Successful Long Passes 23
58 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

3 Saves 7
10 Tackles 21
9 Interceptions 11
43 Duels Won 51

Build-up

27 Total Crosses 18
6 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 5
6 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

23
Cesar Rigamonti
Cesar Rigamonti (C) Goalkeeper
7.06
2
Diego Mondino
Diego Mondino Defender
6.93
3
Matías Recalde
Matías Recalde Defender
7.36
4
Ezequiel Muñoz
Ezequiel Muñoz Defender
6.83
32
L. Paredes
L. Paredes Defender
7.31
35
Valentino Simoni
Valentino Simoni
Attacker82'
6.84
21
Fermin Antonini
Fermin Antonini Midfielder
6.64
5
Nahuel Octavio Barboza
Nahuel Octavio Barboza
Midfielder82'
6.58
26
Facundo Lencioni
Facundo Lencioni Midfielder
7.7
30
Esteban Fernández
Esteban Fernández Midfielder
7.65
7
Luciano Cingolani
Luciano Cingolani
Attacker64'
7.37
9
Agustín Módica
Agustín Módica Attacker
7.94
42
Lautaro Carrera
Lautaro Carrera
Midfielder83'
6.5
17
Ignacio Sabatini
Ignacio Sabatini Attacker
6.89
27
Blas Armoa
Blas Armoa Attacker
7.13
19
Julián Ceballos
Julián Ceballos
Midfielder46'
6.77
Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

1
Alan Aguerre
Alan Aguerre (C) Goalkeeper
6.59
25
Javier Vallejos
Javier Vallejos
Goalkeeper24'
7.35
2
Alejandro Maciel
Alejandro Maciel Defender
7.23
3
Leonardo Marchi
Leonardo Marchi Defender
6.6
6
Facundo Mansilla
Facundo Mansilla Defender
7.3
33
Santiago Moyano
Santiago Moyano Defender
6.29
13
José Gómez
José Gómez
Defender70'
6.67
5
Tiago Cravero
Tiago Cravero Midfielder
7.08
7
Diego Barrera
Diego Barrera Midfielder
6.65
20
Fernando Martínez
Fernando Martínez Midfielder
6.5
37
Alan Daian Laprida
Alan Daian Laprida
Attacker70'
6.84
22
Matías Vera
Matías Vera Midfielder
6.8
18
Lucas González
Lucas González
Midfielder78'
6.72
19
Ezequiel Naya
Ezequiel Naya Attacker
7.27
—
Ezequiel Naya
78'
27
Michael Santos
Michael Santos Attacker
6.86

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Lautaro Carrera → Agustín Módica
10th Substitution
83'
Event
Nahuel Octavio Barboza → Fermin Antonini
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Valentino Simoni → L. Paredes
9th Substitution
82'
78'
Event
Martín Cuitiño → Ezequiel Naya
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Lucas González → Matías Vera
7th Substitution
70'
Event
José Gómez → Santiago Moyano
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Alan Daian Laprida → Fernando Martínez
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Santiago Moyano
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Agustín Módica
Header / 1st Goal
66'
Event
Luciano Cingolani → Esteban Fernández
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Julián Ceballos → Blas Armoa
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
24'
Event
Javier Vallejos → Alan Aguerre
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Valentino Simoni takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a header shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Luciano Cingolani takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Update Update
Lautaro Carrera comes on for Agustin Ignacio Modica.
83
Update Update
Lautaro Carrera comes on for Agustin Ignacio Modica.
82
Update Update
Valentino Simoni comes on for Luciano Paredes.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Substitution Substitution
Lucas Gonzalez Martinez is substituted off for Matias Gabriel Vera.
78
Update Update
On comes Martín Cuitiño, off goes Ezequiel Naya.
76
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Attempt Attempt
Luciano Cingolani takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Update Update
Alan Laprida is on, and Fernando Martinez is off.
70
Substitution Substitution
Jose Amado Gomez is substituted off for Santiago Moyano.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Santiago Moyano receives a yellow card.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Agustin Ignacio Modica Head Shot Goal
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Agustin Ignacio Modica scores to make it 1-0.
64
Update Update
Luciano Cingolani replaces Esteban Fernandez.
62
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a left-footed shot but misses.
59
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a left-footed shot but misses.
59
Attempt Attempt
Julian Ceballos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
58
Attempt Attempt
Julian Ceballos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
58
Attempt Attempt
Ezequiel Naya takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
55
Update Update
Offside.
52
Attempt Attempt
Ezequiel Naya takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
48
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a left-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a left-footed shot but misses.
46
Update Update
Julian Ceballos is on, and Blas Armoa is off.
44
Attempt Attempt
Esteban Fernandez takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Update Update
Offside.
41
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Ignacio Modica takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Ignacio Modica takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
39
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Ignacio Modica takes a right-footed shot but misses.
37
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a left-footed shot but misses.
35
Update Update
Offside.
35
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
33
Update Update
Offside.
32
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Ignacio Modica attempted a header but missed the shot.
29
Attempt Attempt
Luciano Paredes takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
27
Attempt Attempt
Esteban Fernandez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
25
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gabriel Vera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Update Update
Javier Vallejos comes on for Alan Aguerre.
22
Attempt Attempt
Fermin Antonini takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Attempt Attempt
Fermin Antonini's right-footed shot is saved.
18
Attempt Attempt
Blas Armoa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
8
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Update Update
Offside.
5
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Attempt Attempt
Fermin Antonini takes a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Carlos Gariano.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 1-0 Central Cordoba SdE. Structural assessment: Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.