Atlético Tucumán vs Belgrano preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Atlético TucumánATU
0 – 0
BelgranoBEL
Full Time
Round 7 Clausura

CONTEXT

Atlético Tucumán hosted Belgrano in a tightly contested encounter that finished 0-0. The stronger side on paper Belgrano dominated possession with 63 percent yet failed to convert territorial advantage into goals. Atlético Tucumán managed 37 percent of the ball and created slightly more expected threat at 1.05 xG against the visitors 0.8 xG. The halftime score stood even at 0-0 with neither side able to break the deadlock. No red cards were shown and the match proceeded without major disruptions. The outcome proved consistent with the underlying metrics as both teams shared the points in a low scoring affair marked by defensive solidity rather than attacking flair.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Atlético Tucumán 0-0 Belgrano. Belgrano showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the expected goals figures.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: Atlético Tucumán generated 1.05 xG compared to Belgrano's 0.8 xG.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow of the game.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion in the match structure.
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
S. Martínez
S. Martínez
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
E. Grünmann
E. Grünmann
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
M. Bardina
M. Bardina
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
Atlético Tucumán J. Falcioni
J. Falcioni
VS
Belgrano R. Zielinski
R. Zielinski
1.2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.63
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Instituto Rank: 64 D
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 W
Sarmiento Rank: 58 L
Huracán Rank: 64 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 70 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 59 L
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 W
Banfield Rank: 60 W
Tigre Rank: 66 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
Rosario Central Rank: 68 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 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.
63.63
68.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Atlético Tucumán
Belgrano
Power Score
63.63
68.01
League Position
13
6
Global Rank
464
325

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 — Opponent-weighted form score
Belgrano — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Atlético Tucumán Belgrano

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

Atlético Tucumán

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

Belgrano

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

Atlético Tucumán ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Belgrano
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
6.32
0.19
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
0.19
6.32
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
Atlético Tucumán +0.51 Efficiency Index
vs
Belgrano -0.51 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Atlético Tucumán
Belgrano
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.

Atlético Tucumán
vs
Belgrano
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Atlético Tucumán Belgrano
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
3%
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.
-0.13 vs -0.02
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán Belgrano
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
3%
12%
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).
-0.02 vs -0.13
Atlético Tucumán
Belgrano
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
Belgrano
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Atlético Tucumán Belgrano
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
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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
Atlético Tucumán 0.25
Belgrano 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán Belgrano
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
Atlético Tucumán 0.00
Belgrano 0.00
Atlético Tucumán
Belgrano
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 88'.
  • ATU started the game with stronger pressure.
ATU Pressure BEL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BEL reached the top pressure at 88' (66.13).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Atlético Tucumán ATU Home
2 matches
Belgrano BEL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
3
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T00:36:33+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 7 · Clausura
Stadium
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Capacity
35200
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sebastián Nicolás Martínez
Erik Grünmann
Mario Bardina

Statistics

Possession
ATU
41%
BEL
59%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
7 Shots 4
39 Dangerous attacks 52
37 Possession 63
7 Corners 3
8 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

7 Goal Kicks 12
3 Substitutions 2
18 Throwins 24
11 Dribble Attempts 12
4 Successful Dribbles 6
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

96 Attacks 115
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

50 Long Passes 56
306 Passes 529
222 Successful Passes 434
73 Successful Passes Percentage 82
7 Key Passes 6
17 Successful Long Passes 26
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 46

Defensive

3 Saves 2
23 Tackles 13
13 Interceptions 4
50 Duels Won 36

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 22
5 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

4 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

1
Luis Ingolotti
Luis Ingolotti Goalkeeper
6.76
21
Ignacio Galván
Ignacio Galván Defender
6.69
24
Leonel Di Plácido
Leonel Di Plácido Defender
6.81
26
Clever Ferreira
Clever Ferreira Defender
7.15
36
Luciano Vallejo
Luciano Vallejo Defender
6.84
10
Franco Nicola
Franco Nicola Midfielder
6.8
8
Ezequiel Ham
Ezequiel Ham
Midfielder78'
6.69
11
Renzo Tesuri
Renzo Tesuri (C) Midfielder
6.55
18
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
Attacker71'
6.66
19
Leonel Vega
Leonel Vega Midfielder
7.02
23
Nicolás Laméndola
Nicolás Laméndola Midfielder
6.77
31
Lautaro Godoy
Lautaro Godoy Midfielder
6.71
9
Leandro Díaz
Leandro Díaz Attacker
7.01
30
Manuel Brondo
Manuel Brondo
Attacker78'
6.52
Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

25
Thiago Cardozo
Thiago Cardozo Goalkeeper
7.08
3
Adrián Spörle
Adrián Spörle Defender
6.68
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Defender
6.88
17
Lisandro López
Lisandro López Defender
7.25
26
Alcides Benítez
Alcides Benítez Defender
6.79
11
Francisco González Metilli
Francisco González Metilli Midfielder
6.99
20
Franco Vázquez
Franco Vázquez Midfielder
6.86
21
Adrián Sánchez
Adrián Sánchez Midfielder
7.01
24
Emiliano Rigoni
Emiliano Rigoni Midfielder
6.73
53
Juan Velázquez
Juan Velázquez
Attacker77'
6.69
8
Ramiro Hernandes
Ramiro Hernandes Attacker
6.73
22
Nicolás Fernández
Nicolás Fernández Attacker
6.82
9
Lucas Passerini
Lucas Passerini
Attacker64'
6.71

Events

2ND-HALF
83'
Event
Alcides Benítez
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
83'
Event
Alcides Benitez
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Nicolás Laméndola
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
80'
Event
Manuel Brondo → Leandro Díaz
4th Substitution
78'
Event
Ezequiel Ham → Franco Nicola
5th Substitution
78'
77'
Event
Juan Velázquez  → Emiliano Rigoni
3rd Substitution
Event
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez → Renzo Tesuri
2nd Substitution
71'
64'
Event
Lucas Passerini → Nicolás Fernández
1st Substitution
57'
Event
Franco Vázquez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Ramiro Hernandes
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alcides Benítez.
82
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicolas Lamendola receives a yellow card.
78
Update Update
Ezequiel Ham is on, and Franco Nicola is off.
78
Update Update
Manuel Brondo comes on for Leandro Diaz.
77
Update Update
Juan Velazquez is on, and Emiliano Rigoni is off.
76
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
75
Update Update
Offside.
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ramiro Hernandes with his right foot is blocked.
71
Update Update
Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez is on, and Renzo Ivan Tesuri is off.
70
Attempt Attempt
Clever Domingo Ferreira Namandu takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
70
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
Attempt Attempt
Lisandro Lopez attempts a header but misses the shot.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Agustin Godoy takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Update Update
Offside.
64
Update Update
Lucas Passerini is on, and Nicolas Fernandez Miranda is off.
61
Update Update
Offside.
57
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Diaz takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Franco Vazquez receives a yellow card.
56
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a shot with his right foot but misses.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Attempt Attempt
Franco Vazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
50
Attempt Attempt
Luciano Vallejo attempts a header but misses the shot.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Agustin Godoy attempts a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
48
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Lamendola takes a right-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Lamendola takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Ramiro Hernandes.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Agustin Godoy takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
34
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Agustin Godoy takes a left-footed shot but misses.
34
Attempt Attempt
Renzo Ivan Tesuri takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Update Update
Offside.
23
Update Update
Offside.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Clever Domingo Ferreira Namandu attempts a header but misses the shot.
19
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Agustin Godoy takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Franco Nicola takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Sporle takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
4
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Diaz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Sebastian Nicolas Martinez.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw highlighted defensive discipline from both Atlético Tucumán and Belgrano as neither could find a breakthrough despite contrasting possession shares. Belgrano controlled more of the ball but Atlético Tucumán edged the expected goals metric creating a narrow differential that mirrored the final scoreline. With no red cards or significant incidents the contest remained balanced throughout both halves. The result leaves both sides reflecting on missed opportunities while underscoring how closely the performance aligned with statistical indicators. Overall the match demonstrated tactical caution over open play leading to a stalemate that felt inevitable given the data.