Unión Santa Fe vs Central Cordoba SdE preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio 15 de Abril Today - 12:15 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Unión Santa FeUSF
1 2
Central Cordoba SdECTR
Full Time Today 12:15 AM
Round 4 2nd Phase
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Unión Santa Fe 1–2 Central Cordoba SdE. The result saw Central Cordoba SdE take the points. Central Cordoba SdE showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Unión Santa Fe 2 – 0.8 Central Cordoba SdE. Possession was 60%–40%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Unión Santa Fe 1-2 Central Cordoba SdE. Central Cordoba SdE showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was contrary to expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Diverging from xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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
N. Arasa
N. Arasa
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
M. Horticolou
M. Horticolou
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. Badano
J. Badano
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
Unión Santa Fe L. Madelón
L. Madelón
VS
Central Cordoba SdE L. Pusineri
L. Pusineri
1.41
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lanús Rank: 64 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 L
Platense Rank: 60 D
Belgrano Rank: 68 L
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
San Lorenzo Rank: 65 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 63 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 61 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 72 L
Lanús Rank: 63 D
Platense Rank: 60 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 3
3

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.44
60.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Unión Santa Fe
Central Cordoba SdE
Power Score
62.44
60.31
League Position
8
14
Global Rank
504
570

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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Unión Santa Fe — Opponent-weighted form score
Central Cordoba SdE — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Unión Santa Fe 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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Unión Santa Fe

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

Central Cordoba SdE

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.

Unión Santa Fe
vs
Central Cordoba SdE
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Unión Santa Fe Central Cordoba SdE
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
9%
28%
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.
-0.18 vs -0.24
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe Central Cordoba SdE
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
28%
9%
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).
-0.24 vs -0.18
Unión Santa Fe
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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Unión Santa Fe
vs
Central Cordoba SdE
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Unión Santa Fe 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
Unión Santa Fe 0.00
Central Cordoba SdE 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe 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
Unión Santa Fe 0.00
Central Cordoba SdE 0.00
Unión Santa Fe
Central Cordoba SdE
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • USF had peak pressure around 87'.
  • USF started the game with stronger pressure.
USF Pressure CTR Pressure
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Pressure Index: USF reached the top pressure at 87' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Unión Santa Fe USF Home
4 matches
Central Cordoba SdE CTR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
2
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-11T00:03:35+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 11, 2026, 12:15 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio 15 de Abril
Capacity
27000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nazareno Arasa
Martín Horticolou
Joaquín Badano

Statistics

Possession
USF
58%
CTR
42%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 2
8 Shots 2
70 Dangerous attacks 25
60 Possession 40
8 Corners 4
5 Free kicks 16
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

60 Ball Safe 55
6 Goal Kicks 10
6 Goal Attempts 5
4 Substitutions 4
27 Throwins 13
1 Assists 1
17 Dribble Attempts 7
9 Successful Dribbles 4
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 57

Attacking

129 Attacks 62
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

62 Long Passes 64
434 Passes 296
337 Successful Passes 221
78 Successful Passes Percentage 75
12 Key Passes 7
31 Successful Long Passes 25
50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

2 Saves 7
15 Tackles 16
5 Interceptions 11
47 Duels Won 52

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 18
9 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
16 Fouls 5

Lineup

Referee : Nazareno Arasa

Starting XI ▼

21
Matías Mansilla
Matías Mansilla Goalkeeper
6.83
2
Maizon Rodríguez
Maizon Rodríguez Defender
6.83
18
Lucas Ayala
Lucas Ayala Defender
6.69
26
Juan Pablo Ludueña
Juan Pablo Ludueña Defender
6.85
35
Lautaro Vargas
Lautaro Vargas Defender
6.8
—
Lautaro Vargas
68'
5
Lucas Menossi
Lucas Menossi Midfielder
6.96
—
Lucas Menossi
90+1'
10
Ignacio Malcorra
Ignacio Malcorra Midfielder
6.93
17
Joaquín Mosqueira
Joaquín Mosqueira Midfielder
6.4
—
Joaquín Mosqueira
68'
20
Julián Palacios
Julián Palacios Midfielder
7.02
25
Cristian Tarragona
Cristian Tarragona Attacker
7.09
31
Misael Aguirre
Misael Aguirre Attacker
6.53
—
Misael Aguirre 
61'
Referee : Nazareno Arasa

Starting XI ▼

25
Javier Vallejos
Javier Vallejos Goalkeeper
6.65
2
Alejandro Maciel
Alejandro Maciel Defender
7.02
6
Facundo Mansilla
Facundo Mansilla Defender
7
—
Facundo Mansilla
65'
20
Fernando Martínez
Fernando Martínez Defender
6.45
33
Santiago Moyano
Santiago Moyano Defender
6.71
10
Marco Iacobellis
Marco Iacobellis Midfielder
6.7
11
Horacio Tijanovich
Horacio Tijanovich Midfielder
6.71
18
Lucas González
Lucas González Midfielder
6.7
—
Lucas González
71'
22
Matías Vera
Matías Vera Midfielder
6.83
7
Diego Barrera
Diego Barrera Attacker
6.7
—
Diego Barrera
87'
27
Michael Santos
Michael Santos Attacker
6.68
—
Michael Santos
87'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+8'
Event
Santiago Moyano
Delay of game / 7th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Yuri Casermeiro
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Eric Ramírez → Lucas Menossi
9th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Julián Palacios
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+1'
87'
Event
Marco Iacobellis → Diego Barrera
7th Substitution
87'
Event
Ezequiel Naya → Michael Santos
8th Substitution
Event
Lucas Menossi
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
79'
76'
Event
Horacio Tijanovich
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
71'
Event
Tiago Cravero → Lucas González
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Santiago Moyano → Leonardo Sequeira
6th Substitution
69'
Event
Leonardo Sequeira
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Mauro Luna Diale → Joaquín Mosqueira
3rd Substitution
68'
Event
Juan Pintado → Lautaro Vargas
4th Substitution
68'
65'
Event
Yuri Casermeiro → Facundo Mansilla
2nd Substitution
Event
Lautaro Vargas
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
63'
Event
Marcelo Estigarribia → Misael Aguirre 
1st Substitution
61'
54'
Event
Facundo Mansilla
Header / 3rd Goal
51'
Event
Michael Santos
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
Event
Lucas Menossi
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
17'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Yuri Casermeiro.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Julian Palacios receives a yellow card.
89
Attempt Attempt
Fernando Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Update Update
Ezequiel Naya comes on for Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marco Iacobellis comes on for Diego Barrera.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marco Iacobellis comes on for Diego Barrera.
85
Attempt Attempt
Maizon Rodriguez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia's header is saved.
79
Attempt Attempt
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia's header is saved.
79
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Lucas Andres Menossi.
76
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Lucas Andres Menossi.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Horacio Tijanovich.
74
Attempt Attempt
Julian Palacios takes a right-footed shot but misses.
71
Update Update
Tiago Cravero is on, and Lucas Gonzalez Martinez is off.
71
Update Update
Santiago Moyano comes on for Leonardo Sequeira.
70
Attempt Attempt
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia attempts a header, but the shot is saved.
70
Update Update
Santiago Moyano is on, and Leonardo Sequeira is off.
70
Attempt Attempt
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Leonardo Sequeira.
68
Update Update
Mauro Luna Diale is on, and Joaquin Mosqueira is off.
68
Update Update
Juan de Dios Pintado Leines comes on for Lautaro Vargas.
68
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
68
Attempt Attempt
Julian Palacios takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Leonardo Sequeira.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Attempt Attempt
Dario Caceres takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
65
Update Update
Yuri Casermeiro comes on for Facundo Mansilla.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Update Update
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia comes on for Misael Aguirre.
62
Attempt Attempt
Fernando Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Facundo Mansilla Head Shot Goal
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-3.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
51
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla scores, making it 1-1.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
49
Attempt Attempt
Maizon Rodriguez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
48
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Vargas takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
38
Attempt Attempt
Horacio Tijanovich takes a left-footed shot but misses.
38
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Attempt Attempt
Joaquin Mosqueira takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
34
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Andres Menossi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
28
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Sequeira takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Update Update
Offside.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Gonzalez Martinez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Lucas Andres Menossi with his right foot results in a goal.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lucas Andres Menossi scores to make it 1-0.
14
Update Update
Offside.
12
Attempt Attempt
Joaquin Mosqueira takes a right-footed shot but misses.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Nazareno Arasa.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Unión Santa Fe 1-2 Central Cordoba SdE. Structural assessment: Central Cordoba SdE 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.