Independiente vs Platense preview

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IndependienteIND
0 1
PlatensePLA
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Round 4 2nd Phase
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Goal

CONTEXT

Independiente hosted Platense in a match that ended 0-1 to the visitors. The halftime score stood at 0-0 with both sides level. Independiente held 66 percent possession and recorded 1.21 expected goals while Platense managed 0.84 expected goals for a differential of 0.37. The stronger team on paper failed to secure the result as the away side claimed victory despite lower expected output. No red cards were shown to either side throughout the fixture. The final outcome proved inconsistent with the expected goal metrics yet aligned with market indicators. A significant deviation occurred in favor of Platense relative to pre-match projections.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Independiente 0-1 Platense. Platense showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the overall performance metrics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was not consistent with the expected goal values recorded.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market indicators despite the xG differential.
  • xG expectations: Independiente posted 1.21 xG against Platense's 0.84 xG for a 0.37 differential.
  • Event impact: No notable events altered the flow beyond standard play in either half.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued so no distortion affected the match dynamics.
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. Ramírez
N. Ramírez
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
D. Bonfá
D. Bonfá
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
W. Ferreyra
W. Ferreyra
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
G. Iglesias
G. Iglesias
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 G. Quinteros Desábato
G. Quinteros Desábato
VS
Platense W. Zunino
W. Zunino
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.67
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 70 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 61 W
Estudiantes Rank: 70 W
Rosario Central Rank: 69 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 63 W
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 L
Instituto Rank: 62 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 D
Estudiantes Rank: 69 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 63 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.55
58.56
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Independiente
Platense
Power Score
68.55
58.56
League Position
5
15
Global Rank
308
613

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Independiente

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

Platense

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 ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Platense
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
0.20
2.45
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
2.45
0.20
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 — Efficiency Index
vs
Platense — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Independiente
Platense
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
vs
Platense
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Independiente Platense
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
34%
2%
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 -0.01
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Independiente Platense
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
2%
34%
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).
-0.01 vs -0.41
Independiente
Platense
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.

–
Independiente
vs
Platense
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Independiente Platense
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
Independiente 0.00
Platense 0.25
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Independiente Platense
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
Independiente 0.00
Platense 0.00
Independiente
Platense
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IND had peak pressure around 40'.
  • PLA started the game with stronger pressure.
IND Pressure PLA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IND reached the top pressure at 40' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Independiente IND Home
4 matches
Platense PLA Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
5
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-09T00:38:14+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 12:30 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Libertadores de América
Capacity
42000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nicolás Ramírez
Diego Yamil Bonfá
Walter Ferreyra
Gastón Iglesias

Statistics

Possession
IND
62%
PLA
38%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 1
10 Shots 6
69 Dangerous attacks 31
66 Possession 34
13 Corners 1
17 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

44 Ball Safe 37
2 Goal Attempts 3
3 Substitutions 4
27 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 0
10 Dribble Attempts 4
10 Successful Dribbles 4
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29

Attacking

137 Attacks 97

Possession

25 Long Passes 36
502 Passes 271
397 Successful Passes 170
79 Successful Passes Percentage 63
15 Key Passes 4

Defensive

1 Saves 5
14 Tackles 22
10 Interceptions 20
67 Duels Won 72

Build-up

21 Total Crosses 6

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
12 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Nicolás Ramírez

Starting XI ▼

33
Rodrigo Rey
Rodrigo Rey Goalkeeper
6.5
4
Santiago Arias
Santiago Arias Defender
6.42
13
Juan Fedorco
Juan Fedorco Defender
6.18
22
Facundo Zabala
Facundo Zabala Defender
6.46
26
Kevin Lomónaco
Kevin Lomónaco Defender
6.47
7
Santiago Montiel
Santiago Montiel Midfielder
6.5
16
Mateo Pérez Curci
Mateo Pérez Curci Midfielder
6.53
14
Lautaro Millán
Lautaro Millán
Midfielder46'
19
Matías Abaldo
Matías Abaldo Midfielder
6.5
8
Maximiliano Meza
Maximiliano Meza
Attacker68'
23
Iván Marcone
Iván Marcone Midfielder
6.36
10
Luciano Cabral
Luciano Cabral
Midfielder86'
28
Maximiliano Gutiérrez
Maximiliano Gutiérrez Midfielder
6.48
9
Gabriel Ávalos
Gabriel Ávalos Attacker
6.47
Referee : Nicolás Ramírez

Starting XI ▼

30
Juan Pablo Cozzani
Juan Pablo Cozzani Goalkeeper
6.5
3
Tomás Silva
Tomás Silva Defender
6.53
13
Ignacio Vázquez
Ignacio Vázquez Defender
6.47
25
Juan Ignacio Saborido
Juan Ignacio Saborido Defender
6.5
31
Victor Cuesta
Victor Cuesta Defender
6.5
7
Guido Mainero
Guido Mainero Midfielder
6.57
11
Nicolás López
Nicolás López
Attacker86'
10
Franco Zapiola
Franco Zapiola Midfielder
6.58
16
Gastón Togni
Gastón Togni
Attacker64'
24
Martín Barrios
Martín Barrios Midfielder
6.5
26
Pablo Ferreira
Pablo Ferreira Midfielder
6.48
20
Luciano Giménez
Luciano Giménez Attacker
6.58
19
Héctor Bobadilla
Héctor Bobadilla
Attacker77'
23
Leonardo Heredia
Leonardo Heredia Attacker
6.54
43
Nicolás Retamar
Nicolás Retamar
Attacker63'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Nicolás López
Delay of game / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Luciano Cabral → Iván Marcone
6th Substitution
86'
86'
Event
Nicolás López → Guido Mainero
7th Substitution
Event
Kevin Lomónaco
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
84'
77'
Event
Héctor Bobadilla → Luciano Giménez
5th Substitution
Event
Maximiliano Meza → Matías Abaldo
4th Substitution
68'
65'
Event
Guido Mainero
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
64'
Event
Gastón Togni → Franco Zapiola
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Nicolás Retamar → Leonardo Heredia
2nd Substitution
49'
Event
Ignacio Vázquez 
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Lautaro Millán → Mateo Pérez Curci
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Santiago Montiel
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
44'
Event
Gabriel Ávalos
Offside / Goal Disallowed
15'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Avalos Stumpfs attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Update Update
Luciano Javier Cabral comes on for Ivan Marcone.
86
Update Update
Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso comes on for Guido Mainero.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kevin Lomonaco receives a yellow card.
77
Update Update
Hector Bobadilla comes on for Luciano Gimenez.
75
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Arias Naranjo takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Attempt Attempt
Maximiliano Eduardo Meza takes a right-footed shot but misses.
71
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Guido Mainero takes a right-footed shot.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Guido Mainero scores, making it 0-1.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Guido Mainero scores to make it 0-1.
63
Update Update
Nicolas Retamar comes on for Leonardo Heredia.
63
Update Update
Gastón Togni is on, and Franco Zapiola is off.
63
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Millan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
63
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Marcone takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Attempt Attempt
Maximiliano Gutierrez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
56
Attempt Attempt
Matias Abaldo takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Guido Mainero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ivan Marcone with a header, but it's missed.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ignacio Vazquez.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Lautaro Millan is on, and Mateo Perez is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Luciano Gimenez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Santiago Montiel receives a yellow card.
39
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Arias Naranjo attempts a header but misses the shot.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Attempt Attempt
Matias Abaldo takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot but misses.
31
Update Update
Offside.
29
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Leonardo Heredia with his right foot, but it misses the target.
28
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Marcone attempts a header but misses the shot.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Ferreira takes a left-footed shot but misses.
15
Update Update
Offside.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision: Goal disallowed for Gabriel Avalos Stumpfs.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Gabriel Avalos Stumpf with his left foot results in a goal.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gabriel Avalos scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Matias Abaldo.
14
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Marcone attempts a header but misses the shot.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gabriel Avalos Stumpfs Right Footed Shot Blocked
4
Attempt Attempt
Martin Barrios takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Nicolas Ramirez.

CONCLUSION

Independiente controlled the majority of possession and created the higher expected goal total yet could not convert that into a positive result. Platense defended effectively and capitalized on their opportunities to leave with the three points. The halftime parity at 0-0 gave way to a second half where the visitors found the decisive goal. Absence of red cards kept both teams at full strength for the duration. The xG figures suggested a closer contest or home advantage but the actual scoreline reflected a different reality. This outcome highlights how efficiency in key moments can override broader statistical trends in a single fixture.