Unión Santa Fe vs Lanús preview
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio 15 de Abril
Today - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Unión Santa Fe
USF
0
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0
1ST HALF
15'
Lanús
LAN
Live : 1st Half
Today
10:00 PM
Round 2 ·
2nd Phase
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 6
Statistics
Possession
USF
49%
LAN
51%
Top Statistics
1
Shots
2
3
Dangerous attacks
4
55
Possession
45
1
Free kicks
1
Match Overview
2
Goal Kicks
1
1
Throwins
6
0
Dribble Attempts
4
0
Successful Dribbles Percentage
0
Attacking
13
Attacks
13
Possession
8
Long Passes
9
67
Passes
57
53
Successful Passes
47
79
Successful Passes Percentage
82
0
Key Passes
1
2
Successful Long Passes
5
25
Successful Long Passes Percentage
56
Defensive
5
Tackles
2
0
Interceptions
1
7
Duels Won
7
Build-up
3
Total Crosses
1
1
Accurate Crosses
0
Discipline
1
Fouls
1
Lineup
Referee :
Nicolás Lamolina
Manager ▼
L. Madelón
Coach
Starting XI ▼
18
Lucas Ayala
Defender
44
Tomás Fagioli
Defender
Referee :
Nicolás Lamolina
Manager ▼
M. Pellegrino
Coach
Starting XI ▼
CONTEXT
The first half has just begun between Unión Santa Fe and Lanús with both teams taking the field under even conditions. Lanús entered as the pregame stronger side yet the opening exchanges show neither side seizing immediate control. Possession sits level across the pitch while expected goals remain unformed due to the match's fresh start. No cards have been shown and the flow stays measured without early disruptions. Live developments track closely with pre-match signals of a competitive encounter where neither team has pulled ahead in qualitative terms. The absence of standout chances or shifts keeps the opening phase steady and aligned with expectations of balance rather than dominance from either side.
TL;DR
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Live state: The first half has opened with both teams yet to establish clear control or create early chances.
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Structural vs live: Live play remains in line with pre-match signals of a balanced contest between the sides.
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Projection vs live: Early developments show neutral alignment with pre-game projections of an even matchup.
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xG trend: Expected goals data is not yet available given the match has only just started.
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Possession profile: Possession is split evenly at fifty percent each in the opening moments.
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Event impact: No cards or major events have occurred to alter the initial even state.
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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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
N. Lamolina
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
L. Madelón
VS
M. Pellegrino
1.24
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.25
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Rank: 64
L
Platense
Rank: 60
D
Belgrano
Rank: 69
L
Independiente Rivadavia
Rank: 72
W
Talleres Córdoba
Rank: 64
D
Vélez Sarsfield
Rank: 70
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Instituto
Rank: 64
L
San Lorenzo
Rank: 64
W
Argentinos Juniors
Rank: 73
L
Deportivo Riestra
Rank: 62
D
Central Cordoba SdE
Rank: 61
D
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Rank: 64
L
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.82
64.47
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
Power Score
62.82
64.47
League Position
14
11
Global Rank
529
469
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
Unión Santa Fe
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Opponent-weighted form score
Lanús
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Unión Santa Fe Lanús
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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Unión Santa Fe
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
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Lanús
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
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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.
Unión Santa Fe
vs
Lanús
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
99%
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.
-0.08
vs
+0.00
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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
-0.08
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
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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Unión Santa Fe
vs
Lanús
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
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
Unión Santa Fe
0.00
Lanús
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
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
Unión Santa Fe
0.00
Lanús
0.00
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- LAN had peak pressure around 4'.
- LAN started the game with stronger pressure.
- Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
USF Pressure
LAN Pressure
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Pressure Index:
LAN reached the top pressure at 4' (44.10).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Unión Santa Fe
USF
Home
2
matches
Lanús
LAN
Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
2
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-06T21:31:05+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
4-4-2
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
21 M. Mansilla
35 L. Vargas
26 J. Ludueña
20 J. Palacios
17 J. Mosqueira
10 V. Malcorra
31 M. Aguirre
25 C. Tarragona
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 06, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 2 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio 15 de Abril
Capacity
27000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nicolás Lamolina
Next Match
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vs
Central Cordoba SdE
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Kickoff: Tue, 11 Aug - 12:15 AM
Venue: Estadio 15 de Abril
Lanús
vs
Talleres Córdoba
League: Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Kickoff: Wed, 12 Aug - 12:00 AM
Venue: Estadio Juan Domingo Perón
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.
Match Commentary