Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Julio César Villagra
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
BelgranoBEL
1 2
Defensa y JusticiaDEF
Full Time
Round 6 2nd Phase
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Belgrano 1–2 Defensa y Justicia. The result saw Defensa y Justicia take the points. Defensa y Justicia 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 Belgrano 1.4 – 1.1 Defensa y Justicia. Possession was 68%–32%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Belgrano 1-2 Defensa y Justicia. Defensa y Justicia showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the performance metrics throughout the contest.
  • xG alignment: The final 1-2 result did not align with xG as Belgrano posted 1.39 against 1.09.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed consistent with market alignment indicators from the data.
  • xG expectations: Belgrano exceeded xG expectations via possession but fell short on conversion.
  • Event impact: The halftime goal by the visitors shaped the second half dynamics decisively.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown so the match experienced zero distortion from dismissals.
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. Espinoza
F. Espinoza
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
W. Ferreyra
W. Ferreyra
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
F. García
F. García
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. Ejarque
M. Ejarque
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
Belgrano R. Zielinski
R. Zielinski
VS
Defensa y Justicia J. Vaccari
J. Vaccari
1.79
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.13
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 W
Banfield Rank: 60 W
Tigre Rank: 66 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 74 L
Rosario Central Rank: 68 W
River Plate Rank: 67 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 68 D
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 59 W
Estudiantes Rank: 71 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 60 W
Aldosivi Rank: 53 D
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 63 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.04
59.54
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Belgrano
Defensa y Justicia
Power Score
67.04
59.54
League Position
5
10
Global Rank
326
553

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

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

Belgrano

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

Defensa y Justicia

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

Belgrano ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Defensa y Justicia
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.04
30.63
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.63
44.04
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
Belgrano +1.16 Efficiency Index
vs
Defensa y Justicia -1.16 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Belgrano
Defensa y Justicia
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.

Belgrano
vs
Defensa y Justicia
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Belgrano Defensa y Justicia
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
15%
0%
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.
-0.21 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Belgrano Defensa y Justicia
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
15%
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).
+0.00 vs -0.21
Belgrano
Defensa y Justicia
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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Belgrano
vs
Defensa y Justicia
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Belgrano Defensa y Justicia
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
Belgrano 0.25
Defensa y Justicia 0.56
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Belgrano Defensa y Justicia
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
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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
Belgrano 0.13
Defensa y Justicia 0.01
Belgrano
Defensa y Justicia
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BEL had peak pressure around 8'.
  • BEL started the game with stronger pressure.
BEL Pressure DEF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BEL reached the top pressure at 8' (78.27).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Belgrano BEL Home
4 matches
Defensa y Justicia DEF Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
5
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-24T00:21:30+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 6 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Julio César Villagra
Capacity
18000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fernando Espinoza
Walter Ferreyra
Federico García
Mario Ejarque

Statistics

Possession
BEL
67%
DEF
33%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 2
8 Shots 4
99 Dangerous attacks 16
68 Possession 32
8 Corners 0
15 Free kicks 7
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

6 Goal Kicks 10
5 Substitutions 5
26 Throwins 16
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 2
17 Dribble Attempts 13
10 Successful Dribbles 6
59 Successful Dribbles Percentage 46

Attacking

187 Attacks 63
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

50 Long Passes 46
584 Passes 283
487 Successful Passes 211
83 Successful Passes Percentage 75
15 Key Passes 7
34 Successful Long Passes 19
68 Successful Long Passes Percentage 41

Defensive

2 Saves 4
10 Tackles 14
6 Interceptions 13
49 Duels Won 38

Build-up

48 Total Crosses 3
9 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

1 Offsides 4
7 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Fernando Espinoza

Starting XI ▼

25
Thiago Cardozo
Thiago Cardozo Goalkeeper
6.36
3
Adrián Spörle
Adrián Spörle Defender
6.51
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Defender
6.86
17
Lisandro López
Lisandro López (C) Defender
7.19
45
Agustín Falcón
Agustín Falcón Defender
6.39
26
Alcides Benítez
Alcides Benítez
Defender51'
6.62
20
Franco Vázquez
Franco Vázquez Midfielder
7.24
15
Ramiro Tulián
Ramiro Tulián
Midfielder80'
6.54
21
Adrián Sánchez
Adrián Sánchez Midfielder
7.08
11
Francisco González Metilli
Francisco González Metilli
Midfielder64'
6.72
22
Nicolás Fernández
Nicolás Fernández Midfielder
6.71
24
Emiliano Rigoni
Emiliano Rigoni Midfielder
7.36
53
Juan Velázquez
Juan Velázquez Midfielder
6.65
8
Ramiro Hernandes
Ramiro Hernandes
Midfielder46'
7.61
9
Lucas Passerini
Lucas Passerini Attacker
7.27
37
Lautaro Gutiérrez
Lautaro Gutiérrez
Attacker79'
6.67
Referee : Fernando Espinoza

Starting XI ▼

1
Matías Borgogno
Matías Borgogno Goalkeeper
7.19
3
Fernando Román
Fernando Román Defender
6.8
21
David Martínez
David Martínez Defender
7.63
28
Valentín Pucheta Loza
Valentín Pucheta Loza Defender
6.57
29
Damián Fernández
Damián Fernández Defender
8.43
8
César Pérez
César Pérez Midfielder
7.85
6
Ezequiel Burdín
Ezequiel Burdín
Defender88'
11
Tiziano Perrotta
Tiziano Perrotta Midfielder
6.66
7
Tomás Pérez
Tomás Pérez
Attacker88'
15
Santiago Sosa
Santiago Sosa Midfielder
6.86
19
David Barbona
David Barbona Midfielder
6.82
26
Jeremías Lucco
Jeremías Lucco
Attacker73'
6.82
24
Juan Gutiérrez
Juan Gutiérrez Midfielder
6.63
27
Domingo Blanco
Domingo Blanco
Midfielder73'
6.38
9
Leandro Fernández
Leandro Fernández (C) Attacker
6.98
16
Ayrton Portillo
Ayrton Portillo
Midfielder60'
6.56

Events

2ND-HALF
90+6'
Event
Fernando Román
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Alcides Benítez
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+3'
88'
Event
Ezequiel Burdín → César Pérez
9th Substitution
88'
Event
Tomás Pérez → Tiziano Perrotta
10th Substitution
Event
Ramiro Tulián → Franco Vázquez
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Lautaro Gutiérrez → Lucas Passerini
7th Substitution
79'
73'
Event
Domingo Blanco → Juan Gutiérrez
5th Substitution
73'
Event
Jeremías Lucco → David Barbona
6th Substitution
65'
Event
Juan Gutiérrez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Francisco González Metilli → Adrián Sánchez
4th Substitution
64'
60'
Event
Ayrton Portillo → Leandro Fernández
3rd Substitution
Event
Ramiro Hernandes
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
59'
Event
Alcides Benítez → Agustín Falcón
2nd Substitution
51'
47'
Event
Damián Fernández
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Ramiro Hernandes → Juan Velázquez 
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Agustín Falcón
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
34'
12'
Event
César Pérez
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Fernando Aurelio Roman Villalba.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alcides Benítez.
90
Update Update
Offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire attempts a header but misses the shot.
88
Update Update
Ezequiel Burdin is on, and Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado is off.
88
Update Update
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado comes on for Tiziano Perrotta.
86
Attempt Attempt
Jeremias Lucco takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
86
Update Update
Offside.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a shot with his right foot but misses.
79
Update Update
Ramiro Tulián comes on for Franco Vazquez.
77
Update Update
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire comes on for Lucas Passerini.
77
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
76
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Attempt Attempt
Jeremias Lucco takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
73
Update Update
Jeremias Lucco is on, and David Barbona is off.
73
Update Update
Domingo Blanco comes on for Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire.
72
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
68
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini's header is saved.
65
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire.
64
Update Update
Francisco Gonzalez Metilli is on, and Adrian Guillermo Sanchez is off.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Update Update
Ayrton Portillo is on, and Leandro Miguel Fernandez is off.
59
Update Update
Ayrton Portillo is on, and Leandro Miguel Fernandez is off.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Ramiro Hernandes with his left foot results in a goal.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ramiro Hernandes scores to make it 1-2, assisted by Lucas Passerini.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
52
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
52
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
51
Update Update
Alcides Benítez is on, and Agustin Falcon is off.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Damian Fernandez scores with a right-footed shot.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Damian Fernandez scores, making it 0-2.
46
Update Update
Ramiro Hernandes is on, and Juan Velazquez is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
42
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
41
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
40
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
40
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
40
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
36
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Falcon takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Agustin Falcon receives a yellow card.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Agustin Falcon receives a yellow card.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Guillermo Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
18
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a right-footed shot but misses.
18
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
16
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a right-footed shot but misses.
15
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a right-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado scores, making it 1-0.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
11
Update Update
Offside.
10
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini attempts a header but misses the shot.
2
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini attempts a header but misses the shot.
2
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Morales takes a header shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Fernando Espinoza.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Belgrano 1-2 Defensa y Justicia. Structural assessment: Defensa y Justicia 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.