Tigre vs Belgrano preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio José Dellagiovanna Today - 12:15 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Tigre TIG
0 – 0
Belgrano BEL
Full Time Today 12:15 AM
Round 2 2nd Phase
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Second yellow card Adrián Sánchez 87'

CONTEXT

The encounter between Tigre and Belgrano ended in a 0-0 draw after both sides remained level at halftime with no goals scored. Tigre registered 2.5 expected goals while Belgrano managed 0.97 despite holding 53 percent possession. Belgrano received a red card that reduced them to ten players and altered the flow of the second half. The stronger side could not convert their numerical disadvantage into a goal despite the competitive balance. Tigre maintained pressure but failed to find the net as the match stayed scoreless throughout. This result underscores how the sending off shaped the contest and prevented either team from breaking the deadlock. The performance metrics reveal a game defined by missed opportunities and defensive resilience on both ends.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Tigre 0-0 Belgrano. Belgrano showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the match dynamics throughout.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was not consistent with the xG differential recorded.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: Tigre generated 2.5 expected goals compared to Belgrano's 0.97.
  • Event impact: The draw reflected the event impact from the xG disparity.
  • Red card distortion: The red card distortion limited Belgrano in the second half.
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
F. Echenique
F. Echenique
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
Tigre B. Martelotto
B. Martelotto
VS
Belgrano R. Zielinski
R. Zielinski
1.07
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.79
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Racing Club Rank: 72 W
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 L
Rosario Central Rank: 70 D
Sarmiento Rank: 60 L
Huracán Rank: 66 D
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 74 L
Rosario Central Rank: 68 W
River Plate Rank: 69 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 74 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 64 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 4 - 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.
66.26
69.49
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tigre
Belgrano
Power Score
66.26
69.49
League Position
11
12
Global Rank
412
320

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
Tigre — Opponent-weighted form score
Belgrano — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Tigre Belgrano

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

Tigre

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

Belgrano

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.

Tigre
vs
Belgrano
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Tigre Belgrano
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
42%
22%
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.
-1.06 vs -0.22
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Tigre Belgrano
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
22%
42%
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).
-0.22 vs -1.06
Tigre
Belgrano
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.

–
Tigre
vs
Belgrano
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Tigre Belgrano
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
—
—
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
Tigre 0.00
Belgrano 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tigre Belgrano
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
Tigre 0.00
Belgrano 0.00
Tigre
Belgrano
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TIG had peak pressure around 95'.
  • TIG started the game with stronger pressure.
TIG Pressure BEL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TIG reached the top pressure at 95' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Tigre TIG Home
4 matches
Belgrano BEL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
4
Draws
4
0
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-05T23:31:11+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
F. Zenobio
Argentina
12 F. Zenobio
V. Moreno
Argentina
4 V. Moreno
J. Laso
Argentina
2 (C) J. Laso
A. Barrionuevo
Argentina
20 A. Barrionuevo
N. Banegas
Argentina
3 N. Banegas
M. Garay
Argentina
8 M. Garay
J. Elías
Substitution
Argentina
30 J. Elías
J. Saralegui
Substitution
Argentina
10 J. Saralegui
G. Martínez
Substitution
Argentina
28 G. Martínez
S. López Grobin
Argentina
22 S. López Grobin
I. Russo Cordero
Argentina
29 I. Russo Cordero
T. Cardozo Brugman
Uruguay
25 T. Cardozo Brugman
A. Sporle
Argentina
3 A. Sporle
L. Morales
Argentina
14 L. Morales
A. Maldonado
Argentina
2 A. Maldonado
L. López
Argentina
17 L. López
R. Hernandes
8 R. Hernandes
S. Longo
Substitution
Argentina
5 S. Longo
E. Rigoni
Substitution
Argentina
24 E. Rigoni
A. Sánchez
Argentina
21 A. Sánchez
L. Zelarayán
Armenia
10 (C) L. Zelarayán
N. Fernández
Substitution
Argentina
22 N. Fernández

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 06, 2026, 12:15 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 2 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio José Dellagiovanna
Capacity
26282
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fernando Echenique

Statistics

Possession
TIG
48%
BEL
52%

Top Statistics

6 Big Chances Created 1
9 Shots 7
60 Dangerous attacks 41
47 Possession 53
4 Corners 4
18 Free kicks 5
1 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

31 Ball Safe 31
1 Penalties 0
4 Goal Kicks 11
2 Goal Attempts 5
4 Substitutions 4
20 Throwins 10
21 Dribble Attempts 19
9 Successful Dribbles 10
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 53

Attacking

113 Attacks 106
6 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

41 Long Passes 69
398 Passes 468
320 Successful Passes 390
80 Successful Passes Percentage 83
13 Key Passes 10
26 Successful Long Passes 44
63 Successful Long Passes Percentage 64

Defensive

6 Saves 5
19 Tackles 18
9 Interceptions 15
61 Duels Won 41

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 16
7 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
5 Fouls 19

Lineup

Referee : Fernando Echenique

Starting XI ▼

12
Felipe Zenobio
Felipe Zenobio Goalkeeper
2
Joaquín Laso
Joaquín Laso (C) Defender
3
Nahuel Banegas
Nahuel Banegas Defender
4
Valentín Moreno
Valentín Moreno Defender
20
Alan Barrionuevo
Alan Barrionuevo Defender
8
Martín Garay
Martín Garay Midfielder
10
Jabes Saralegui
Jabes Saralegui Midfielder
19
Alfio Oviedo
Alfio Oviedo
Attacker68'
22
Santiago López
Santiago López Midfielder
28
Gonzalo Martínez
Gonzalo Martínez Midfielder
33
Elías Cabrera
Elías Cabrera
Midfielder46'
30
Jalil Elías
Jalil Elías Midfielder
27
Santiago González
Santiago González
Midfielder78'
29
Ignacio Russo
Ignacio Russo Attacker
Referee : Fernando Echenique

Starting XI ▼

25
Thiago Cardozo
Thiago Cardozo Goalkeeper
2
Alexis Maldonado
Alexis Maldonado Defender
3
Adrián Spörle
Adrián Spörle Defender
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Defender
17
Lisandro López
Lisandro López Defender
5
Santiago Longo
Santiago Longo Midfielder
9
Lucas Passerini
Lucas Passerini
Attacker68'
8
Ramiro Hernandes
Ramiro Hernandes Midfielder
10
Lucas Zelarayán
Lucas Zelarayán (C) Midfielder
21
Adrián Sánchez
Adrián Sánchez Midfielder
24
Emiliano Rigoni
Emiliano Rigoni Midfielder
15
Ramiro Tulián
Ramiro Tulián
Midfielder78'
22
Nicolás Fernández
Nicolás Fernández Attacker
11
Francisco González Metilli
Francisco González Metilli
Midfielder68'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ignacio Russo
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Alfio Oviedo 
Goalkeeper save
89'
87'
Event
Thiago Cardozo
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
87'
Event
Adrián Sánchez
Argument / 1st Yellow/red Card
Event
Ignacio Russo
Penalty awarded
84'
Event
Santiago González  → Jalil Elías
5th Substitution
78'
78'
Event
Ramiro Tulián → Emiliano Rigoni
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Leonardo Morales
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Alfio Oviedo  → Jabes Saralegui
3rd Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Francisco González Metilli → Nicolás Fernández
2nd Substitution
68'
Event
Lucas Passerini → Santiago Longo
4th Substitution
Event
Elías Cabrera → Gonzalo Martínez
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
35'
Event
Adrián Sánchez
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Alan Barrionuevo takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alfio Ovidio Oviedo attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Russo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alfio Ovidio Oviedo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ignacio Russo receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alfio Ovidio Oviedo attempts a header but misses the shot.
89
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved by Alfio Ovidio Oviedo.
89
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved! Alfio Ovidio Oviedo misses the penalty.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Attempt Attempt
Alfio Ovidio Oviedo takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Second yellow card shown to Adrian Guillermo Sanchez.
84
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty being awarded to Ignacio Russo.
83
Update Update
Santiago Gonzalez comes on for Jalil Elias.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Attempt Attempt
Alan Barrionuevo takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
81
Attempt Attempt
Elias Lautaro Cabrera takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
79
Update Update
Federico Ricca replaces Emiliano Rigoni.
78
Attempt Attempt
Valentin Moreno takes a right-footed shot but misses.
76
Attempt Attempt
Elias Lautaro Cabrera takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Leonardo Morales receives a yellow card.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Leonardo Morales receives a yellow card.
73
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Russo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
68
Update Update
Francisco Gonzalez Metilli comes on for Nicolas Fernandez Miranda.
68
Update Update
Alfio Ovidio Oviedo comes on for Jabes Saralegui.
68
Update Update
On comes Lucas Passerini, off goes Santiago Longo.
62
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Sporle takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Attempt Attempt
Nahuel Banegas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
53
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Russo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
49
Update Update
Offside.
46
Update Update
Elias Lautaro Cabrera comes on for Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez.
45
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Hernandes takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Leonardo Morales with his left foot, but it's saved.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Update Update
Offside.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Adrian Guillermo Sanchez.
32
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a header, but it's saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Lopez attempts a header but misses the shot.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Attempt Attempt
Lisandro Lopez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Lopez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Morales attempts a header but misses the shot.
21
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Zelarrayan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
20
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a left-footed shot but misses.
18
Attempt Attempt
Jabes Saralegui attempts a header but misses the shot.
18
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
10
Update Update
Offside.
7
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Zelarrayan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Morales attempts a header but misses the shot.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alan Barrionuevo Head Shot Missed
1
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Russo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Echenique Fernando.

CONCLUSION

Tigre and Belgrano shared the points in a tightly contested 0-0 draw that featured strong defensive displays from both sides. The red card issued to Belgrano proved decisive in restricting their attacking options after the interval. Although Tigre held the edge in expected goals they could not capitalize on their opportunities to secure the win. Belgrano maintained composure despite the numerical setback and prevented any breakthrough. The even halftime score set the tone for a cautious second period where chances remained limited. This outcome illustrates the fine margins in such matches where one key incident can dictate the final result. Both teams will reflect on the performance as they move forward in the competition.