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Platense vs Talleres Córdoba preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López Today - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Platense PLA
0 – 0
1ST HALF 35
Talleres Córdoba TAL
Live : 1st Half Today 10:00 PM
Round 3 2nd Phase

Match Commentary

29
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
20
Attempt Attempt
Juan Saborido takes a right-footed shot but misses.
20
Update Update
Offside.
16
Attempt Attempt
Ronaldo Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
15
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
13
Attempt Attempt
Bautista Merlini takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Retamar takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Edgardo Daniel Zamora.

Statistics

Possession
PLA
40%
TAL
60%

Top Statistics

2 Shots 0
19 Dangerous attacks 15
31 Possession 69
0 Corners 2
6 Free kicks 6

Match Overview

1 Goal Kicks 3
7 Throwins 3
8 Dribble Attempts 5
5 Successful Dribbles 2
63 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40

Attacking

34 Attacks 49

Possession

27 Long Passes 24
112 Passes 253
80 Successful Passes 216
71 Successful Passes Percentage 85
4 Key Passes 0
12 Successful Long Passes 13
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 54

Defensive

1 Saves 3
4 Tackles 5
6 Interceptions 3
18 Duels Won 16

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 7
1 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
6 Fouls 6

Lineup

Referee : Daniel Zamora

Starting XI ▼

30
Juan Pablo Cozzani
Juan Pablo Cozzani Goalkeeper
6.88
3
Tomás Silva
Tomás Silva Defender
6.89
4
Agustín Lagos
Agustín Lagos Defender
6.54
13
Ignacio Vázquez
Ignacio Vázquez Defender
7.07
31
Victor Cuesta
Victor Cuesta Defender
6.98
5
Iván Gómez
Iván Gómez Midfielder
6.78
7
Guido Mainero
Guido Mainero Midfielder
6.63
18
Bautista Merlini
Bautista Merlini Midfielder
6.84
24
Martín Barrios
Martín Barrios Midfielder
6.68
33
Juan Carlos Gauto
Juan Carlos Gauto Midfielder
6.59
43
Nicolás Retamar
Nicolás Retamar Midfielder
6.74
Referee : Daniel Zamora

Starting XI ▼

32
Ezequiel Unsain
Ezequiel Unsain Goalkeeper
6.62
6
Román Riquelme
Román Riquelme Defender
7.19
13
Valentín Fascendini
Valentín Fascendini Defender
6.52
20
Augusto Schott
Augusto Schott Defender
6.85
23
Gabriel Báez
Gabriel Báez Defender
6.68
44
Santiago Fernández
Santiago Fernández Defender
6.79
5
Matías Galarza
Matías Galarza Midfielder
7.01
8
Federico Fattori
Federico Fattori Midfielder
7.16
19
Franco Cristaldo
Franco Cristaldo Midfielder
7.02
37
Rick
Rick Midfielder
6.83
77
Ronaldo Martínez
Ronaldo Martínez Attacker
6.86

CONTEXT

The first half opens at minute 0 with Platense facing Talleres Córdoba in a contest where the visitors entered as the pre-match stronger side. Early play shows both teams level in live leadership and aligned with structural expectations. No possession or expected goals figures have emerged yet while the match settles into its initial rhythm. Red cards remain absent and efficiency metrics sit in line with pre-game signals. Qualitative control appears balanced as neither side has asserted clear dominance in the opening exchanges. The setup reflects a neutral projection versus live alignment at this stage with Talleres Córdoba yet to convert their favored status into visible pressure. Platense maintains a compact shape while the visitors probe for openings without decisive breakthroughs so far.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The match is in the first half at minute 0 with live leadership remaining level.
  • Structural vs live: Live conditions stay in line with pre-match signals identifying Talleres Córdoba as stronger.
  • Projection vs live: Projection and live alignment registers as neutral during the opening phase.
  • xG trend: Expected goals data remains unavailable at minute 0 of the first half.
  • Possession profile: Possession statistics have not yet been recorded in the early first half.
  • Event impact: No red cards have occurred and efficiency holds in line with expectations.
  • Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
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
D. Zamora
D. Zamora
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
H. Páez
H. Páez
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
J. Barrios
J. Barrios
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
Platense W. Zunino
W. Zunino
VS
Talleres Córdoba J. Sampaoli Moya
J. Sampaoli Moya
0.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.44
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Instituto Rank: 62 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 D
Estudiantes Rank: 71 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 65 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 61 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 67 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 58 L
Belgrano Rank: 70 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 D
Estudiantes Rank: 71 D
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 62 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.4
62.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Platense
Talleres Córdoba
Power Score
61.4
62.55
League Position
12
14
Global Rank
567
538

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
Platense — Opponent-weighted form score
Talleres Córdoba — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Platense Talleres Córdoba

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

Platense

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

Talleres Córdoba

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Platense
vs
Talleres Córdoba
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Platense Talleres Córdoba
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
5%
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.
-0.01 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Platense Talleres Córdoba
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
5%
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 -0.01
Platense
Talleres Córdoba
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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Platense
vs
Talleres Córdoba
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Platense Talleres Córdoba
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
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
Platense 0.00
Talleres Córdoba 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Platense Talleres Córdoba
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
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
Platense 0.00
Talleres Córdoba 0.00
Platense
Talleres Córdoba
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • PLA had peak pressure around 13'.
  • PLA started the game with stronger pressure.
PLA Pressure TAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: PLA reached the top pressure at 13' (53.93).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Platense PLA Home
4 matches
Talleres Córdoba TAL Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
5
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T21:30:14+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
J. Cozzani
Argentina
30 J. Cozzani
A. Lagos
Argentina
4 A. Lagos
I. Vázquez
Argentina
13 I. Vázquez
V. Cuesta
Argentina
31 V. Cuesta
T. Silva
Argentina
3 T. Silva
I. Gómez
Argentina
5 I. Gómez
M. Barrios Santos
Uruguay
24 M. Barrios Santos
G. Mainero
Argentina
7 G. Mainero
B. Merlini
Argentina
18 B. Merlini
J. Gauto
Argentina
33 J. Gauto
N. Retamar
Argentina
43 N. Retamar
L. Unsain
Argentina
32 L. Unsain
V. Fascendini
Argentina
13 V. Fascendini
S. Fernández
Argentina
44 S. Fernández
R. Riquelme
Argentina
6 R. Riquelme
G. Báez Corradi
Argentina
23 G. Báez Corradi
M. Galarza
Argentina
5 M. Galarza
F. Fattori Mouzo
Argentina
8 F. Fattori Mouzo
A. Schott
Argentina
20 A. Schott
F. Cristaldo
Argentina
19 F. Cristaldo
R. Lima Morais
Brazil
37 R. Lima Morais
R. Martínez Rolón
Paraguay
77 R. Martínez Rolón

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 03, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López
Capacity
31000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Daniel Zamora
Hugo Páez
Jonathan Barrios

CONCLUSION

At this live stage, the run of play and underlying metrics suggest a in line path versus pre-match expectations. Projection alignment is neutral, while efficiency indicators are in line with. The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.