Independiente Rivadavia vs Huracán preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini Thu, 30 Jul - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Independiente RivadaviaINR
2 1
HuracánHUR
Full Time Thu, 30 Jul 10:00 PM
Round 2 2nd Phase
Álex Arce  - 22'
Goal
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Goal
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Red Card Leandro Lescano 90'

CONTEXT

Independiente Rivadavia defeated Huracán 2-1 at home. The hosts led 2-0 at halftime after an efficient opening period. Despite holding only 36 percent possession against the visitors 64 percent, Independiente Rivadavia maintained their advantage. Huracán played with ten men following a red card. Expected goals stood at 2.37 for the home side and 1.08 for the away side. The stronger team secured the result in line with underlying metrics. The match featured a significant structural deviation favoring the winners.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Independiente Rivadavia showed a 100 percent significant deviation as the stronger team.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both sides throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome stayed consistent with the xG figures of 2.37 to 1.08.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match market expectations for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Home xG of 2.37 exceeded away xG of 1.08 by a differential of 1.29.
  • Event impact: The stronger team Independiente Rivadavia claimed the 2-1 victory as expected.
  • Red card distortion: The away side red card created second half distortion after a 2-0 halftime lead.
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
P. Dóvalo
P. Dóvalo
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
G. Lencina
G. Lencina
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
L. Ripoli
L. Ripoli
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. Billone Carpio
M. Billone Carpio
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
Independiente Rivadavia A. Berti
A. Berti
VS
Huracán D. Martínez
D. Martínez
1.81
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.59
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 61 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 L
Aldosivi Rank: 55 D
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 62 W
Banfield Rank: 60 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Banfield Rank: 59 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 72 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 71 W
Racing Club Rank: 70 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 72 L
Tigre Rank: 64 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

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.
71.49
64.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Independiente Rivadavia
Huracán
Power Score
71.49
64.82
League Position
3
8
Global Rank
229
410

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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vs
Independiente Rivadavia — Opponent-weighted form score
Huracán — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Independiente Rivadavia Huracán

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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vs

Independiente Rivadavia

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

Huracán

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

Independiente Rivadavia ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Huracán
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
64.17
26.64
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.64
64.17
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
Independiente Rivadavia +3.21 Efficiency Index
vs
Huracán -3.21 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Independiente Rivadavia
Huracán
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.

Independiente Rivadavia
vs
Huracán
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Independiente Rivadavia Huracán
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
17%
3%
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.
-0.41 vs -0.04
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Independiente Rivadavia Huracán
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
3%
17%
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).
-0.04 vs -0.41
Independiente Rivadavia
Huracán
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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Independiente Rivadavia
vs
Huracán
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Independiente Rivadavia Huracán
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
Independiente Rivadavia 0.50
Huracán 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Independiente Rivadavia Huracán
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
Independiente Rivadavia 0.02
Huracán 0.05
Independiente Rivadavia
Huracán
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • INR had peak pressure around 13'.
  • INR started the game with stronger pressure.
INR Pressure HUR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: INR reached the top pressure at 13' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Independiente Rivadavia INR Home
4 matches
Huracán HUR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
2
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-31T00:08:01+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 2 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini
Capacity
24000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Pablo Dóvalo
Gerardo Lencina
Lucas Ripoli
Matías Ezequiel Billone Carpio

Statistics

Possession
INR
42%
HUR
58%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 3
6 Shots 6
42 Dangerous attacks 61
36 Possession 64
3 Corners 6
8 Free kicks 12
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

96 Ball Safe 94
8 Goal Kicks 7
12 Goal Attempts 11
5 Substitutions 4
17 Throwins 27
0 Hit Woodwork 2
2 Assists 1
3 Injuries 2
18 Dribble Attempts 12
10 Successful Dribbles 5
56 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42

Attacking

80 Attacks 132
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

57 Long Passes 54
264 Passes 481
189 Successful Passes 392
72 Successful Passes Percentage 81
16 Key Passes 9
24 Successful Long Passes 30
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 56

Defensive

6 Saves 5
15 Tackles 13
10 Interceptions 3
49 Duels Won 47

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 31
10 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

5 Offsides 3
12 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Pablo Dóvalo

Starting XI ▼

30
Nicolás Bolcato
Nicolás Bolcato Goalkeeper
7.64
2
Leonard Costa
Leonard Costa Defender
6.52
3
Juan Elordi
Juan Elordi Defender
6.83
14
Luciano Gómez
Luciano Gómez Defender
6.6
20
Alessandro Riep
Alessandro Riep
Midfielder31'
6.58
42
Sheyko Studer
Sheyko Studer Defender
6.91
5
Tomás Bottari
Tomás Bottari Midfielder
6.77
10
Matías Fernández
Matías Fernández Midfielder
8.35
40
Iván Villalba
Iván Villalba
Defender83'
6.76
11
Gonzalo Ríos
Gonzalo Ríos Midfielder
6.59
8
Leonel Bucca
Leonel Bucca
Midfielder70'
6.54
25
José Florentín
José Florentín Midfielder
7.57
9
Álex Arce
Álex Arce (C) Attacker
8.26
43
Fabrizio Sartori
Fabrizio Sartori Attacker
6.15
32
Kevin Vázquez
Kevin Vázquez
Midfielder70'
7.14
Referee : Pablo Dóvalo

Starting XI ▼

1
Hernán Galíndez
Hernán Galíndez (C) Goalkeeper
7
2
Lucas Blondel
Lucas Blondel Defender
6.02
6
Fabio Pereyra
Fabio Pereyra Defender
6.37
24
Facundo Kalinger di Napoli
Facundo Kalinger di Napoli
Midfielder46'
7.02
21
Hugo Nervo
Hugo Nervo Defender
6.71
25
César Ibáñez
César Ibáñez Defender
6.85
19
Leandro Lescano
Leandro Lescano
Defender69'
3.79
35
Máximo Palazzo
Máximo Palazzo Defender
6.61
7
Óscar Cortés
Óscar Cortés Midfielder
7.49
14
Alejandro Martínez
Alejandro Martínez
Midfielder82'
6.46
8
Leonardo Gil
Leonardo Gil Midfielder
7.29
20
Emmanuel Ojeda
Emmanuel Ojeda Midfielder
7.06
10
Óscar Romero
Óscar Romero
Midfielder86'
9
Jordy Caicedo
Jordy Caicedo Attacker
6.06
17
Juan Bisanz
Juan Bisanz Attacker
7.03

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Leandro Lescano
Foul / 1st Redcard
86'
Event
Óscar Romero → Emmanuel Ojeda
9th Substitution
Event
Alejo Osella → Alessandro Riep
7th Substitution
83'
Event
Iván Villalba → Matías Fernández
8th Substitution
83'
82'
Event
Alejandro Martínez → Óscar Cortés
6th Substitution
Event
Leonel Bucca → Gonzalo Ríos
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Kevin Vázquez → Fabrizio Sartori
5th Substitution
70'
69'
Event
Leandro Lescano → César Ibáñez
3rd Substitution
47'
Event
Óscar Cortés
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
46'
Event
Facundo Kalinger di Napoli → Fabio Pereyra
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
José Florentín
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
45+1'
Event
Alessandro Riep → Luciano Gómez
1st Substitution
31'
Event
Álex Arce 
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
22'
Event
Fabrizio Sartori
Goal disallowed
16'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Kalinger's left-footed shot is saved.
90
Update Update
Offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Kalinger takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Update Update
Offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Elordi's header is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alejo Osella with his left foot is blocked.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Leandro Lescano receives a red card.
89
Update Update
Offside.
86
Update Update
Oscar David Romero Villamayor comes on for Pedro Ojeda.
83
Update Update
On Ivan Villalba, off Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez.
83
Update Update
Alejo Osella comes on for Alessandro Riep.
82
Update Update
Silvio Alejandro Martinez comes on for Oscar Cortes.
81
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Lescano takes a right-footed shot but misses.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
76
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Gil takes a left-footed shot but misses.
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alex Adrian Arce Barrios with his right foot, but it misses the target.
72
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
70
Update Update
Leonel Bucca replaces Gonzalo Rios.
70
Update Update
Kevin Alejandro Vazquez comes on for Fabrizio Sartori.
69
Update Update
Leonel Bucca comes on for Gonzalo Rios.
67
Update Update
On comes Kevin Alejandro Vazquez, off goes Fabrizio Sartori.
65
Update Update
Leandro Lescano comes on for Cesar Ibanez.
65
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Kalinger takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Kalinger takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
64
Attempt Attempt
Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
63
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Kalinger takes a left-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla with his left foot is saved.
59
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Blondel takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
58
Attempt Attempt
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla attempts a header but misses the shot.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ibanez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
54
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ibanez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
51
Attempt Attempt
Juan Francisco Bisanz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Oscar Cortes scores with a right-footed shot.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Oscar Cortes scores, making it 2-1.
46
Update Update
Facundo Kalinger replaces Fabio Jesus Alberto Pereyra.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla with his left foot results in a goal.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla scores, making it 2-0.
44
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ibanez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Update Update
Offside.
32
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina Head Shot Missed
31
Update Update
Alessandro Riep replaces Luciano Gomez.
29
Attempt Attempt
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios attempts a header but misses the shot.
28
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Cortes with his right foot is saved.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Alex Adrian Arce Barrios takes a right-footed shot.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alex Adrian Arce Barrios scores to make it 1-0.
20
Attempt Attempt
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios attempted a header but missed the shot.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Update Update
Offside.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision results in a disallowed goal for offside by Fabrizio Sartori.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Fabrizio Sartori takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Fabrizio Sartori takes a left-footed shot and scores.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a left-footed shot but misses.
13
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Fabrizio Sartori scores to make it 1-0.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Fabrizio Sartori takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Attempt Attempt
Leonard Costa takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
6
Attempt Attempt
Fabrizio Sartori takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
6
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Rios takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
6
Attempt Attempt
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
6
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Rios takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
6
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Rios takes a right-footed shot but misses.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Gil takes a right-footed shot but misses.
2
Attempt Attempt
Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Pablo Dovalo.

CONCLUSION

Independiente Rivadavia completed a 2-1 win over Huracán despite lower possession. The halftime advantage of 2-0 proved decisive after the visitors were reduced to ten men. Expected goals supported the home victory with a clear edge in quality. The red card altered the second half flow yet did not change the final outcome. Both teams operated within expected efficiency levels based on the data. The stronger side delivered a result aligned with pre-match indicators and underlying performance metrics.