Atlético Tucumán vs Sarmiento preview

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Round 4 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Atlético Tucumán hosted Sarmiento in a match that concluded with a 1-2 scoreline. The home side held 55 percent possession against the visitors 45 percent yet could not prevent the away victory. Both teams reached halftime level at 0-0. Expected goals stood at 1.21 for Atlético Tucumán and 1.3 for Sarmiento producing a differential of negative 0.09. The stronger designated team Atlético Tucumán fell short while Sarmiento delivered the winning margin. No red cards were recorded for either side maintaining eleven players throughout. The outcome proved consistent with the underlying expected goals data and reflected a significant performance deviation by the visitors.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Atlético Tucumán 1-2 Sarmiento. Sarmiento showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: Outcome aligned with xG figures of 1.21 for Atlético Tucumán and 1.3 for Sarmiento.
  • Market alignment: Result proved consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations showed a close contest with a differential of negative 0.09.
  • Event impact: Event impact stayed limited with no major incidents altering the flow.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent given zero dismissals for both teams.
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
L. Rey Hilfer
L. Rey Hilfer
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
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
A. Scime
A. Scime
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
Marcelo Errante
Marcelo Errante
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. Silcan Jerez
M. Silcan Jerez
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
Sarmiento F. Sava
F. Sava
1.06
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Huracán Rank: 66 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 63 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 D
River Plate Rank: 68 W
Banfield Rank: 60 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 72 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 73 W
Banfield Rank: 59 L
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 70 L
Belgrano Rank: 68 L
Tigre Rank: 65 W
Rosario Central Rank: 69 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.4
58.34
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
Power Score
62.4
58.34
League Position
13
13
Global Rank
500
621

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Atlético Tucumán

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Sarmiento

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Atlético Tucumán
vs
Sarmiento
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Atlético Tucumán Sarmiento
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
53%
73%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.64 vs +0.05
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán Sarmiento
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
73%
53%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.05 vs -0.64
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
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.

Atlético Tucumán
vs
Sarmiento
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Atlético Tucumán Sarmiento
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
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Atlético Tucumán Sarmiento
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
Atlético Tucumán
Sarmiento
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ATU had peak pressure around 18'.
  • ATU started the game with stronger pressure.
ATU Pressure SARM Pressure
Pressure Index: ATU reached the top pressure at 18' (65.81).

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
Sarmiento SARM Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
9
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
9
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T17:30:32+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 05:45 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro
Capacity
35200
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Leandro Rey Hilfer
Ariel Scime
Marcelo Errante
Maximiliano Silcan Jerez

Statistics

Possession
ATU
54%
SARM
46%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 3
57 Dangerous attacks 32
55 Possession 45
13 Corners 4
10 Free kicks 11
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

44 Ball Safe 50
0 Penalties 1
4 Goal Attempts 5
6 Substitutions 6
22 Throwins 18
1 Assists 0
8 Dribble Attempts 8
8 Successful Dribbles 9
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

81 Attacks 83

Possession

20 Long Passes 23
295 Passes 247
196 Successful Passes 137
76 Successful Passes Percentage 66
9 Key Passes 5

Defensive

3 Saves 4
7 Tackles 9
6 Interceptions 9
55 Duels Won 61

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 16

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
12 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Leandro Rey Hilfer

Starting XI

1
Luis Ingolotti
Luis Ingolotti Goalkeeper
6.73
3
Maximiliano Villa
6.85
21
Ignacio Galván
Ignacio Galván Defender
6.71
26
Clever Ferreira
Clever Ferreira Defender
7.07
36
Luciano Vallejo
Luciano Vallejo Defender
6.73
5
Javier Dominguez
Javier Dominguez Midfielder
6.59
10
Franco Nicola
Franco Nicola Midfielder
6.87
30
Manuel Brondo
6.51
31
Lautaro Godoy
Lautaro Godoy Midfielder
6.68
11
Renzo Tesuri
Renzo Tesuri Attacker
6.59
18
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
6.63
23
Nicolás Laméndola
6.85
Nicolás Laméndola
80'
Referee : Leandro Rey Hilfer

Starting XI

12
Thyago Ayala
Thyago Ayala Goalkeeper
7.89
2
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
6.75
3
Lucas Suárez
Lucas Suárez Defender
6.51
8
Santiago Salle
Santiago Salle Defender
6.58
44
Renzo Orihuela
Renzo Orihuela Defender
6.66
15
Cristian Zabala
Cristian Zabala Midfielder
6.95
16
Mauricio Martínez
Mauricio Martínez Midfielder
6.84
19
Julián Contrera
Julián Contrera Midfielder
6.53
21
Julián Mavilla
Julián Mavilla Midfielder
7
24
Jonathan Herrera
Jonathan Herrera Attacker
6.6
27
Junior Marabel
Junior Marabel Attacker
6.92
33
Gabriel Díaz
6.43

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Ramiro Paunero Ignacio Galván
10th Substitution
90'
89'
Event
Gabriel Díaz Junior Marabel
9th Substitution
Event
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
82'
Event
Rodrigo Granillo Maximiliano Villa
7th Substitution
81'
Event
Leonel Di Plácido Renzo Tesuri
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Alexis Canelo Nicolás Laméndola
5th Substitution
80'
80'
Event
Gastón González Julián Mavilla
6th Substitution
Event
Manuel Brondo Franco Nicola
4th Substitution
72'
71'
Event
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
69'
Event
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
61'
Event
Gastón Arturia Juan Manuel Insaurralde 
1st Substitution
61'
Event
Diego Churín Jonathan Herrera
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Ulises Giménez Julián Contrera
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
38'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Clever Domingo Ferreira Namandu takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Update Update
Ramiro Paunero is on, and Ignacio Galvan is off.
88
Update Update
Gabriel Diaz replaces Junior Marabel.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Update Update
Rodrigo Granillo comes on for Maxi Villa.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Luciano Vallejo Head Shot Goal
81
Update Update
Leonel Di Placido comes on for Renzo Ivan Tesuri.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Leonel Di Placido is on, and Renzo Ivan Tesuri is off.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Luciano Vallejo scores, making it 1-2.
79
Update Update
Gaston Gonzalez comes on for Julian Mavilla.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Update Update
Renzo Ivan Tesuri's header is blocked.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Renzo Ivan Tesuri's header is blocked.
72
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Galvan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
71
Substitution Substitution
Manuel Brondo is substituted for Franco Nicola.
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Julian Mavilla takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Julian Mavilla scores, making it 0-2.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Junior Marabel scores with a right-footed shot.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Junior Marabel scores, making it 0-1.
66
Attempt Attempt
Junior Marabel takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Update Update
Offside.
61
Update Update
Diego Churin Puyo comes on for Jonathan Carlos Herrera.
61
Substitution Substitution
Ulises Gimenez is substituted off for Julian Contrera.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Gaston Arturia comes on for Juan Manuel Insaurralde.
56
Update Update
Offside.
51
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Attempt Attempt
Franco Nicola takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Julian Contrera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
41
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Suarez takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Mauricio Martinez.
37
Attempt Attempt
Renzo Miguel Orihuela Barcos takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez with his right foot is blocked.
34
Attempt Attempt
Renzo Ivan Tesuri takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Attempt Attempt
Junior Marabel takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez attempts a header but misses the shot.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez attempts a header but misses the shot.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Attempt Attempt
Clever Domingo Ferreira Namandu takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Update Update
Offside.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Leandro Rey Hilfer.

CONCLUSION

The 1-2 result underlined Sarmiento ability to capitalize on limited possession through clinical finishing that matched their slight xG advantage. Atlético Tucumán controlled territory without translating it into sufficient scoring chances leaving them exposed on the counter. With the halftime score locked at 0-0 the second half proved decisive as the visitors found the net twice. Absence of disciplinary interruptions allowed both sides to maintain tactical structures until the end. Data consistency between expected goals and actual outcome reinforced the validity of the performance metrics observed. Sarmiento secured the points through disciplined execution rather than dominance in any single category.