Atlético Tucumán vs Belgrano preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Atlético TucumánATU
BelgranoBEL
KICKOFF :
Round 7 Clausura

CONTEXT

Atletico Tucuman welcomes Belgrano to the Estadio Monumental Presidente Jose Fierro for a Clausura fixture in the 2026 Liga Profesional de Futbol. The hosts occupy thirteenth position in the domestic table while the visitors sit fifth. Power assessments place Belgrano ahead by a narrow margin. Recent performance indicators show the away side holding a clear lead in that category. Both teams prepare for this league contest with contrasting league standings and momentum profiles. The match offers an opportunity for each side to address specific areas of their campaign. Limited availability of certain advanced metrics leaves some aspects open to interpretation ahead of kickoff.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Belgrano sits fifth in the domestic standings compared to Atletico Tucuman in thirteenth place.
  • Form: The away side records a higher form score than the home team entering this fixture.
  • Squad: Power ratings identify Belgrano as the stronger team overall in this encounter.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transitional tendencies appear balanced based on the limited indicators present.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluations depend on proxies and carry low confidence for each side.
  • xVariable: Belgrano holds a modest power advantage of 5.3 points over the hosts.
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
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: 66 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 59 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: 69 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2
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.
62.82
68.12
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Atlético Tucumán
Belgrano
Power Score
62.82
68.12
League Position
13
5
Global Rank
463
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

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: 2026-08-29T00:29:40+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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 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

Expected Lineup

Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

1
Luis Ingolotti
Luis Ingolotti Goalkeeper
6.76
9
Leandro Díaz
Leandro Díaz Centre Forward
7.01
36
Luciano Vallejo
Luciano Vallejo Left Back
6.84
31
Lautaro Godoy
Lautaro Godoy Defensive Midfield
6.71
10
Franco Nicola
Franco Nicola Attacking Midfield
6.8
11
Renzo Tesuri
Renzo Tesuri Right Wing
6.55
18
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez Left Wing
6.66
19
Leonel Vega
Leonel Vega Defensive Midfield
7.02
21
Ignacio Galván
Ignacio Galván Left Back
6.69
24
Leonel Di Plácido
Leonel Di Plácido Right Back
6.81
26
Clever Ferreira
Clever Ferreira Right Back
7.15
Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

25
Thiago Cardozo
Thiago Cardozo Goalkeeper
7.08
9
Lucas Passerini
Lucas Passerini Centre Forward
6.71
24
Emiliano Rigoni
Emiliano Rigoni Right Wing
6.73
10
Lucas Zelarayán
Lucas Zelarayán Attacking Midfield
7.19
11
Francisco González Metilli
Francisco González Metilli Left Wing
6.99
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Right Back
6.88
17
Lisandro López
Lisandro López Left Back
7.25
20
Franco Vázquez
Franco Vázquez Defensive Midfield
6.86
21
Adrián Sánchez
Adrián Sánchez Defensive Midfield
7.01
2
Alexis Maldonado
Alexis Maldonado Right Back
6.82
3
Adrián Spörle
Adrián Spörle Left Back
6.68

CONCLUSION

Belgrano arrives with advantages in league position and recent performance levels that could influence proceedings at the Monumental. Atletico Tucuman will seek to leverage home support and disrupt the visitors rhythm through organized defensive efforts. The lack of granular data on efficiency and set pieces introduces variables that may only clarify during the match itself. Both sides face pressure to collect points in a competitive Clausura phase. Observers can expect a contest shaped by positional discipline and opportunistic moments rather than predictable patterns. The outcome may hinge on which team adapts more effectively to the unfolding dynamics on the pitch.