Atlético Tucumán vs Instituto preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Atlético TucumánATU
0 – 0
InstitutoIACC
Full Time
Round 6 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

The encounter between Atlético Tucumán and Instituto finished without any goals, resulting in a 0-0 draw after ninety minutes of play. Both teams displayed strong defensive organizations that prevented clear scoring chances throughout the game. The halftime score remained 0-0, indicating balanced efforts from the outset. Instituto, identified as the stronger side, managed slightly more possession at 54 percent compared to the home team's 46 percent. Expected goals figures stayed low at 0.36 for Atlético Tucumán and 0.51 for Instituto, underscoring the lack of quality opportunities created. The match saw no dismissals, allowing both sides to maintain their full complements on the field. This outcome proved consistent with the underlying performance indicators. The significant deviation noted for the away team did not translate into a victory due to the overall inefficiency in front of goal. Such a result leaves both clubs reflecting on missed opportunities in an otherwise cagey affair.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Instituto experienced a significant 100 percent deviation in structural performance.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift stayed in line with team performances across the match.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 outcome aligned consistently with recorded expected goals metrics.
  • Market alignment: The result demonstrated alignment with pre-match expectations for the draw.
  • xG expectations: Low expected goals of 0.36 and 0.51 set modest scoring expectations.
  • Event impact: No major events occurred to alter the course of the 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards produced no distortion from disciplinary actions.
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
A. Merlos
A. Merlos
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
M. Savorani
M. Savorani
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. Horticolou
M. Horticolou
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
P. Núñez
P. Núñez
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
Atlético Tucumán J. Falcioni
J. Falcioni
VS
Instituto D. Flores
D. Flores
1.13
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.73
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 W
Sarmiento Rank: 58 L
Huracán Rank: 66 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 63 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 69 D
River Plate Rank: 67 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 63 W
Lanús Rank: 65 W
Platense Rank: 60 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 68 L
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 54 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 2
2

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.
62.6
63.89
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Atlético Tucumán
Instituto
Power Score
62.6
63.89
League Position
13
9
Global Rank
467
419

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

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 —

Instituto

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 Instituto
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.98
20.09
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
20.09
30.98
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 +0.94 Efficiency Index
vs
Instituto -0.94 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Atlético Tucumán
Instituto
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
Instituto
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Atlético Tucumán Instituto
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
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.
-0.05 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán Instituto
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
13%
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 -0.05
Atlético Tucumán
Instituto
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
Instituto
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Atlético Tucumán Instituto
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 0.27
Instituto 0.14
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán Instituto
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
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
Instituto 0.00
Atlético Tucumán
Instituto
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IACC had peak pressure around 9'.
  • IACC started the game with stronger pressure.
ATU Pressure IACC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IACC reached the top pressure at 9' (57.48).

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
Instituto IACC Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
5
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:51:52+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 6 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Capacity
35200
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Andrés Merlos
Miguel Savorani
Martín Horticolou
Pablo Núñez

Statistics

Possession
ATU
45%
IACC
55%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 3
45 Dangerous attacks 57
46 Possession 54
9 Corners 2
3 Free kicks 8
3 Yellow Cards 2
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

42 Ball Safe 49
4 Goal Kicks 8
2 Goal Attempts 2
3 Substitutions 4
19 Throwins 23
0 Hit Woodwork 1
18 Dribble Attempts 17
6 Successful Dribbles 5
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29

Attacking

105 Attacks 121
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

59 Long Passes 99
392 Passes 481
293 Successful Passes 376
75 Successful Passes Percentage 78
8 Key Passes 6
12 Successful Long Passes 47
20 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47

Defensive

3 Saves 3
23 Tackles 26
15 Interceptions 8
39 Duels Won 62

Build-up

26 Total Crosses 22
5 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
8 Fouls 3

Lineup

Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI ▼

1
Luis Ingolotti
Luis Ingolotti Goalkeeper
7.14
24
Leonel Di Plácido
Leonel Di Plácido Defender
7.56
26
Clever Ferreira
Clever Ferreira Defender
7.06
32
Juan Infante
Juan Infante Defender
6.89
36
Luciano Vallejo
Luciano Vallejo Defender
6.68
10
Franco Nicola
Franco Nicola Midfielder
6.26
11
Renzo Tesuri
Renzo Tesuri (C) Midfielder
6.52
28
Gabriel Compagnucci
Gabriel Compagnucci
Defender88'
6.48
19
Leonel Vega
Leonel Vega Midfielder
7.47
23
Nicolás Laméndola
Nicolás Laméndola Midfielder
6.37
14
Alexis Canelo
Alexis Canelo
Attacker83'
6.65
31
Lautaro Godoy
Lautaro Godoy Midfielder
7.07
30
Manuel Brondo
Manuel Brondo Attacker
6.53
18
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
Attacker80'
6.63
Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI ▼

29
Marcos Ledesma
Marcos Ledesma Goalkeeper
7.36
6
Fernando Alarcón
Fernando Alarcón (C) Defender
7.69
26
Leonel Mosevich
Leonel Mosevich Defender
7.27
30
Jonatan Galván
Jonatan Galván Defender
7.58
3
Diego Sosa
Diego Sosa Midfielder
6.7
15
Matías Gallardo
Matías Gallardo Midfielder
6.99
44
Giuliano Cerato
Giuliano Cerato Midfielder
6.69
55
Gustavo Abregú
Gustavo Abregú Midfielder
6.81
13
Juan Ignacio Méndez
Juan Ignacio Méndez
Midfielder81'
6.66
10
Alex Luna
Alex Luna Attacker
7.03
8
Jonás Acevedo
Jonás Acevedo
Midfielder74'
6.75
17
Matías Tissera
Matías Tissera Attacker
6.4
9
Facundo Suárez
Facundo Suárez
Attacker71'
6.55
20
Jhon Córdoba
Jhon Córdoba Attacker
6.63
21
Jeremías Lázaro
Jeremías Lázaro
Midfielder58'
6.7

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Gabriel Compagnucci → Renzo Tesuri
7th Substitution
88'
85'
Event
Juan Ignacio Méndez
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Alexis Canelo → Nicolás Laméndola
6th Substitution
83'
81'
Event
Juan Ignacio Méndez → Gustavo Abregú
5th Substitution
Event
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez → Manuel Brondo
4th Substitution
80'
Event
Nicolás Laméndola
Red card cancelled
78'
74'
Event
Jonás Acevedo → Alex Luna
3rd Substitution
71'
Event
Facundo Suárez → Matías Tissera
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Jeremías Lázaro → Jhon Córdoba
1st Substitution
Event
Leonel Vega
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
57'
49'
Event
Matías Gallardo
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Nicolás Laméndola
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
13'
Event
Leonel Di Plácido
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
10'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Franco Nicola takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez takes a header shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Agustin Godoy takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
88
Update Update
Gabriel Compagnucci comes on for Renzo Ivan Tesuri.
87
Attempt Attempt
Jeremías Lázaro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
86
Attempt Attempt
Clever Domingo Ferreira Namandu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Juan Mendez.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Juan Mendez.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Juan Mendez receives a yellow card.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Juan Mendez receives a yellow card.
81
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
78
Attempt Attempt
Juan Infante takes a left-footed shot but misses.
76
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Juan Mendez.
74
Update Update
Alexis Pedro Canelo is on, and Nicolas Lamendola is off.
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez with his left foot is blocked.
70
Update Update
Jonas Acevedo comes on for Alex Luna.
69
Update Update
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez comes on for Matias Tissera.
65
Update Update
Jonas Acevedo comes on for Alex Luna.
63
Update Update
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez replaces Matias Tissera.
62
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a left-footed shot, but it hits the post.
61
Attempt Attempt
Leonel Di Placido takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Attempt Attempt
Leonel Di Placido takes a right-footed shot but misses.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gallardo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
46
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Matias Gallardo.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gallardo's right-footed shot is blocked.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Update Update
Offside.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Leonel Di Placido.
7
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Leonel Di Placido.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Atlético Tucumán 0-0 Instituto. Structural assessment: Instituto 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.