Aldosivi vs Unión Santa Fe preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio José María Minella Fri, 21 Aug - 5:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
KICKOFF : Fri, 21 Aug - 5:30 PM
Round 6 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Aldosivi welcome Unión Santa Fe to Estadio José María Minella for a Liga Profesional de Fútbol second phase clash in the 2026 campaign. Domestic positions place the hosts fourteenth and the visitors eleventh. Power metrics favor the away side at 61.01 over the home rating of 54.1, creating a 6.9 point edge for Unión Santa Fe. Form scores reflect a similar pattern with the traveling team ahead at 11.56 against Aldosivi's 7.78. Neither side provides recent outing details for deeper insight. Mid-table ambitions drive both squads as they seek improved standing through this encounter. The venue setting adds familiar surroundings for the home eleven while testing the away unit on the road.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Aldosivi occupy fourteenth position while Unión Santa Fe sit in eleventh in the domestic league table.
  • Form: Unión Santa Fe hold a superior form score of 11.56 compared to Aldosivi's 7.78.
  • Squad: Unión Santa Fe possess the higher power rating of 61.01 against Aldosivi's 54.1.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not available for either team ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data shows limited availability for analysis in this encounter.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators remain unavailable due to low data confidence for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Unión Santa Fe enjoy a 6.9 point power advantage in this matchup.
  • Market: Aldosivi 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Unión Santa Fe 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Aldosivi I. Damonte
I. Damonte
VS
Unión Santa Fe L. Madelón
L. Madelón
0.44
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tigre Rank: 66 D
Rosario Central Rank: 70 L
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 67 L
Barracas Central Rank: 61 L
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 58 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
San Lorenzo Rank: 62 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 L
Lanús Rank: 64 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 L
Platense Rank: 60 D
Belgrano Rank: 70 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

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.
54.1
61.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Aldosivi
Unión Santa Fe
Power Score
54.1
61.01
League Position
14
11
Global Rank
733
542

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.

vs
Aldosivi Opponent-weighted form score
Unión Santa Fe Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Aldosivi Unión Santa Fe

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Aldosivi ALD Home
3 matches
Unión Santa Fe USF Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
4
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-15T00:34:33+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 21, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 6 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio José María Minella
Capacity
20000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

42
Lucas Mauricio Acosta
Sebastián Emanuel Moyano
Sebastián Emanuel Moyano Goalkeeper
23
Ignacio Francisco Chicco
Lucas Nahuel Rodríguez
Lucas Nahuel Rodríguez Defender
13
Brian Ezequiel Cufré
Brian Ezequiel Cufré Defender
4
Rodrigo González
Guillermo Enrique
Guillermo Enrique Defender
32
J. Pombo
J. Pombo Defender
28
Santiago Moya
Santiago Moya Defender
17
Federico Laurelli
19
Lucas Nahuel Castro
Lucas Nahuel Castro Midfielder
Federico Gino Acevedo Fagúndez
Federico Gino Acevedo Fagúndez Midfielder
Roberto Agustín Bochi
Roberto Agustín Bochi Midfielder
5
Nicolás Linares
Nicolás Linares Midfielder
Lautaro Chávez
Lautaro Chávez Midfielder
15
Francisco Perruzzi
Francisco Perruzzi Midfielder
8
Martín Adolfo García
29
Andrés Vombergar
9
Nicolás Cordero
Nicolás Cordero Attacker
21
Matías Emanuel Godoy
27
Tomás Fernández
7
Natanael Guzmán
Natanael Guzmán Attacker
16
Bautista Dadín
Bautista Dadín Attacker
22
Alan Sosa
Alan Sosa Attacker

Squad

28
Federico Gomes Gerth
Federico Gomes Gerth Goalkeeper
Matías Emiliano Rocha Calderón
Matías Emiliano Rocha Calderón Defender
26
Juan Ludueña
Juan Ludueña Defender
44
Tomas Fagioli
Tomas Fagioli Defender
10
Víctor Ignacio Malcorra
22
Brahian Cuello
Brahian Cuello Midfielder
5
Lucas Ariel Menossi
Lucas Ariel Menossi Midfielder
23
Augusto Jorge Mateo Solari
Augusto Jorge Mateo Solari Midfielder
11
Mauro Luna Diale
Mauro Luna Diale Midfielder
20
Julián Palacios
Julián Palacios Midfielder
17
Joaquín Mosqueira
Joaquín Mosqueira Midfielder
43
Emilio Giaccone
Emilio Giaccone Midfielder
46
Santiago Grella
Santiago Grella Midfielder
7
Franco Rodrigo Fragapane
Franco Rodrigo Fragapane Attacker
José Vanetta
José Vanetta Attacker
31
Misael Aguirre
Misael Aguirre Attacker

CONCLUSION

Unión Santa Fe arrive with measurable edges in power and form that could shape proceedings at the Minella. Aldosivi will rely on home familiarity to counter those advantages and climb the standings. Limited efficiency and set piece data leave room for on-field adjustments during the match. Both teams operate from similar league spots yet differ in underlying ratings. The contest offers a platform for the visitors to extend their edge while the hosts aim to close gaps through structured play. Expect tactical focus on midfield control and quick responses to openings created by either side.