Atlético Tucumán vs Sarmiento preview
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Today - 5:45 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Live: Half Time Break
Today
5:45 PM
Round 4 ·
2nd Phase
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 8
Events
1ST-HALF
38'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Statistics
Possession
ATU
54%
SARM
46%
Top Statistics
0
Big Chances Created
1
2
Shots
2
22
Dangerous attacks
19
54
Possession
46
5
Corners
3
6
Free kicks
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
Match Overview
37
Ball Safe
41
4
Goal Attempts
4
10
Throwins
13
4
Dribble Attempts
2
4
Successful Dribbles
2
67
Successful Dribbles Percentage
50
Attacking
36
Attacks
41
Possession
10
Long Passes
11
153
Passes
128
105
Successful Passes
56
75
Successful Passes Percentage
66
4
Key Passes
3
Defensive
2
Saves
2
1
Tackles
4
3
Interceptions
5
25
Duels Won
31
Build-up
7
Total Crosses
10
Discipline
1
Offsides
0
6
Fouls
6
Lineup
Referee :
Leandro Rey Hilfer
Manager ▼
J. Falcioni
Coach
Starting XI ▼
5
Javier Dominguez
Midfielder
6.59 
Substitutes ▼
17
Juan Gabriel Rodríguez
7.21 
Referee :
Leandro Rey Hilfer
Manager ▼
F. Sava
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
CONTEXT
At half-time Atlético Tucumán and Sarmiento stand level at 0-0. The home side has edged the opening period with 54 percent possession and 0.33 expected goals against 0.15 for the visitors. No red cards have been shown and the match has remained controlled without major disruptions. Atlético Tucumán entered as the pre-match stronger team and the first-half patterns have stayed in line with those signals. Sarmiento have offered limited threat while the hosts have created the clearer openings. The scoreline reflects a balanced yet slightly one-sided half in terms of underlying numbers. Overall the break arrives with the game still open and both teams level on the scoreboard.
TL;DR
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Live state: At half-time the score remains 0-0 with Atlético Tucumán ahead on expected goals.
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Structural vs live: The live result picture is in line with the pre-match structural edge for Atlético Tucumán.
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Projection vs live: Live dynamics are currently neutral with pre-match projection leadership.
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xG trend: Atlético Tucumán lead the xG trend 0.33 to 0.15 at the break.
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Possession profile: Atlético Tucumán 54% vs Sarmiento 46% possession.
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Event impact: No major structural event distortion currently detected.
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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
L. Rey Hilfer
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
A. Scime
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
Marcelo Errante
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
M. Silcan Jerez
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
J. Falcioni
VS
F. Sava
1.06
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Huracán
Rank: 66
D
Central Cordoba SdE
Rank: 63
W
Independiente Rivadavia
Rank: 72
D
River Plate
Rank: 68
W
Banfield
Rank: 60
D
Argentinos Juniors
Rank: 72
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rivadavia
Rank: 73
W
Banfield
Rank: 59
L
Argentinos Juniors
Rank: 70
L
Belgrano
Rank: 68
L
Tigre
Rank: 65
W
Rosario Central
Rank: 69
L
2
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 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.
62.4
58.34
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
Power Score
62.4
58.34
League Position
13
13
Global Rank
500
621
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
Atlético Tucumán
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Opponent-weighted form score
Sarmiento
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Atlético Tucumán Sarmiento
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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Atlético Tucumán
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Sarmiento
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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.
Atlético Tucumán
vs
Sarmiento
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
32%
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.
-0.11
vs
-0.09
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
63%
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).
-0.09
vs
-0.11
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
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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Atlético Tucumán
vs
Sarmiento
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
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
—
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
Atlético Tucumán
0.00
Sarmiento
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
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
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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
Atlético Tucumán
0.00
Sarmiento
0.00
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- ATU had peak pressure around 18'.
- ATU started the game with stronger pressure.
ATU Pressure
SARM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
ATU reached the top pressure at 18' (65.81).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Atlético Tucumán
ATU
Home
4
matches
Sarmiento
SARM
Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
9
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
9
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-08T17:30:32+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-4-2
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 05:45 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Capacity
35200
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Leandro Rey Hilfer
Ariel Scime
Marcelo Errante
Maximiliano Silcan Jerez
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vs
Huracán
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CONCLUSION
The first half ended 0-0 at the break with Atlético Tucumán controlling more of the ball and generating the higher xG total. Sarmiento stayed compact and avoided major errors while the home side could not convert their edge into a goal. No cards altered the flow and the qualitative leader remains consistent with pre-match expectations. The match stays open heading into the second period where both teams will look to adjust their approach based on the current 0-0 scoreline.
Match Commentary