Banfield vs Belgrano preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Florencio Solá Mon, 10 Aug - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
BanfieldBAN
0 2
BelgranoBEL
Full Time Mon, 10 Aug 10:00 PM
Round 4 2nd Phase
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Goal

CONTEXT

The match between Banfield and Belgrano ended in a 0-2 away win for Belgrano. Halftime score stood at 0-0 with both sides level. Possession was shared evenly at 50 percent each throughout the ninety minutes. Banfield posted an expected goals figure of 1.66 while Belgrano registered 1.38. The stronger side Belgrano claimed victory despite the xG differential favoring the home team by 0.28. No red cards were issued to either side. The outcome proved inconsistent with expected goals yet aligned with other indicators. Belgrano netted both goals after the interval to secure the points.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Banfield 0-2 Belgrano. Belgrano showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with market projections for the contest.
  • xG expectations: Banfield created 1.66 xG against Belgrano's 1.38 xG total.
  • Event impact: Belgrano's two second-half goals determined the match result.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no distortion to the final scoreline.
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 30.4
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
P. Gualtieri
P. Gualtieri
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
J. Rovelli Ricciardi
J. Rovelli Ricciardi
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
A. Flores
A. Flores
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
Banfield P. Troglio
P. Troglio
VS
Belgrano R. Zielinski
R. Zielinski
1.2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.68
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 59 D
Sarmiento Rank: 58 W
Huracán Rank: 64 L
Barracas Central Rank: 62 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 62 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tigre Rank: 66 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 74 L
Rosario Central Rank: 68 W
River Plate Rank: 67 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 72 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 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.
60.01
68.3
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Banfield
Belgrano
Power Score
60.01
68.3
League Position
12
11
Global Rank
578
326

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.

–
vs
Banfield — Opponent-weighted form score
Belgrano — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Banfield Belgrano

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Banfield

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

Banfield ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Belgrano
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.40
31.90
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.90
43.40
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
Banfield +1.00 Efficiency Index
vs
Belgrano -1.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Banfield
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.

Banfield
vs
Belgrano
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Banfield Belgrano
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
34%
7%
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.
-0.57 vs -0.09
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Banfield Belgrano
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
7%
34%
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).
-0.09 vs -0.57
Banfield
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.

–
Banfield
vs
Belgrano
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Banfield 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
—
—
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
Banfield 0.24
Belgrano 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Banfield 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
Banfield 0.05
Belgrano 0.00
Banfield
Belgrano
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BAN had peak pressure around 22'.
  • BEL started the game with stronger pressure.
BAN Pressure BEL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BAN reached the top pressure at 22' (79.45).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Banfield BAN Home
4 matches
Belgrano BEL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
3
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-11T00:00:52+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 10, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Florencio Solá
Capacity
34901
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sebastián Nicolás Martínez
Pablo Gualtieri
Juan Ignacio Rovelli Ricciardi
Agustín Flores

Statistics

Possession
BAN
51%
BEL
49%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 4
9 Shots 6
74 Dangerous attacks 39
50 Possession 50
4 Corners 1
11 Free kicks 15
3 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

73 Ball Safe 85
3 Goal Kicks 12
10 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 4
15 Throwins 18
0 Hit Woodwork 2
0 Assists 1
0 Injuries 2
20 Dribble Attempts 19
14 Successful Dribbles 7
70 Successful Dribbles Percentage 37

Attacking

129 Attacks 93
3 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

35 Long Passes 58
405 Passes 425
334 Successful Passes 333
82 Successful Passes Percentage 78
18 Key Passes 8
17 Successful Long Passes 31
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

Defensive

3 Saves 6
29 Tackles 23
9 Interceptions 15
65 Duels Won 55

Build-up

39 Total Crosses 11
10 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
15 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

1
Facundo Sanguinetti
Facundo Sanguinetti (C) Goalkeeper
6.63
6
Nicolás Meriano
Nicolás Meriano Defender
6.69
13
Brandon Oviedo
Brandon Oviedo Defender
6.31
33
Neyder Moreno
Neyder Moreno
Midfielder64'
7.06
34
Santiago Daniele
Santiago Daniele Defender
6.77
5
Santiago Esquivel
Santiago Esquivel Midfielder
7.28
35
Ignacio Pais
Ignacio Pais
Midfielder74'
6.59
20
Tomás Adoryán
Tomás Adoryán Midfielder
6.8
10
Lautaro Gómez
Lautaro Gómez
Midfielder46'
6.72
24
Santiago López García
Santiago López García Midfielder
6.98
27
Ignacio Abraham
Ignacio Abraham Midfielder
7.76
9
Bruno Sepúlveda
Bruno Sepúlveda Attacker
6.58
30
Federico Anselmo
Federico Anselmo
Attacker75'
7.12
17
Tiziano Perrotta
Tiziano Perrotta Attacker
6.63
40
David Zalazar
David Zalazar Attacker
7.11
7
Lisandro Piñero
Lisandro Piñero
Attacker64'
6.83
Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

25
Thiago Cardozo
Thiago Cardozo Goalkeeper
8.27
2
Alexis Maldonado
Alexis Maldonado Defender
6.91
3
Adrián Spörle
Adrián Spörle Defender
7.46
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Defender
6.99
17
Lisandro López
Lisandro López Defender
8.35
8
Ramiro Hernandes
Ramiro Hernandes Midfielder
6.88
29
Marcos Ortiz
Marcos Ortiz
Attacker88'
10
Lucas Zelarayán
Lucas Zelarayán (C) Midfielder
7.44
37
Lautaro Gutiérrez
Lautaro Gutiérrez
Attacker74'
6.68
11
Francisco González Metilli
Francisco González Metilli Midfielder
7.48
24
Emiliano Rigoni
Emiliano Rigoni Midfielder
6.16
—
Emiliano Rigoni
88'
53
Juan Velázquez
Juan Velázquez Midfielder
6.77
30
Gonzalo Zelarayán
Gonzalo Zelarayán
Attacker78'
6.46
9
Lucas Passerini
Lucas Passerini Attacker
6.79

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Lisandro Piñero 
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+4'
88'
Event
Agustín Bono → Emiliano Rigoni
8th Substitution
88'
Event
Marcos Ortiz → Ramiro Hernandes
9th Substitution
78'
Event
Gonzalo Zelarayán → Juan Velázquez 
7th Substitution
Event
Federico Anselmo → Bruno Sepúlveda
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Ignacio Pais → Santiago Esquivel
5th Substitution
74'
74'
Event
Lautaro Gutiérrez → Lucas Zelarayán 
4th Substitution
Event
Neyder Moreno → Brandon Oviedo
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
Lisandro Piñero  → David Zalazar
3rd Substitution
64'
61'
Event
Lisandro López
Header / 2nd Goal
48'
Event
Lucas Passerini
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Lautaro Gómez → Tomás Adoryán
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Tiziano Perrotta
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
44'
41'
Event
Adrián Spörle
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Tomás Adoryán
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
14'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Lisandro Pinero.
90
Attempt Attempt
Neyder Moreno attempts a header but misses the shot.
88
Update Update
Agustin Bono comes on for Emiliano Rigoni.
88
Update Update
Marcos Ortiz replaces Ramiro Hernandes.
82
Attempt Attempt
Lisandro Pinero takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
82
Attempt Attempt
Tiziano Perrotta attempts a header but misses the shot.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Lopez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
79
Attempt Attempt
Neyder Moreno takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
79
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Federico Marcelo Anselmo with a header, but it misses the target.
78
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Gutierrez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
78
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
78
Update Update
Gonzalo Zelarayan is on, and Juan Velazquez is off.
76
Attempt Attempt
Federico Marcelo Anselmo attempts a header but misses the shot.
76
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Federico Marcelo Anselmo with his right foot, but it's missed.
75
Substitution Substitution
Federico Marcelo Anselmo is substituted off for Bruno Christian Sepulveda.
74
Substitution Substitution
Ignacio Pais is substituted off for Santiago Esquivel.
74
Update Update
Lautaro Gutierrez comes on for Lucas Zelarrayan.
70
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Gonzalez Metilli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
69
Attempt Attempt
Emiliano Rigoni takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
66
Attempt Attempt
Neyder Moreno attempts a header but misses the shot.
65
Attempt Attempt
Lisandro Pinero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
64
Update Update
Neyder Moreno replaces Brandon Oviedo.
64
Update Update
Lisandro Pinero replaces David Zalazar.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Lisandro Lopez Head Shot Goal
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lisandro Lopez scores, making it 0-2, assisted by Lucas Zelarrayan.
51
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Daniele attempts a header but misses the shot.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Lucas Passerini scores with a left-footed shot.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lucas Passerini scores to make it 0-1.
46
Update Update
Lautaro Gomez is on, and Tomas Adoryan is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini attempts a header but misses the shot.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Tiziano Perrotta.
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Lucas Zelarrayan with his right foot hits the post.
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ignacio Abraham with a right-footed effort, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ignacio Abraham with his right foot, but it's saved.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Adrian Sporle receives a yellow card.
39
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Adoryan takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
38
Attempt Attempt
Juan Velazquez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
33
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Gonzalez Metilli takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
32
Update Update
Offside.
25
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Daniele takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
22
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
David Zalazar takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Update Update
Offside.
16
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Morales takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Tomas Adoryan.
13
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Ignacio Abraham with his left foot, but it's saved.
7
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a left-footed shot, but it hits the post.
3
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Adoryan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
2
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Sporle takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Sebastian Nicolas Martinez.

CONCLUSION

Belgrano overcame the expected goals disadvantage to claim a 0-2 victory on the road against Banfield. The away side remained patient after a goalless first half and converted opportunities in the second period. Equal possession highlighted a balanced contest in terms of ball control yet Belgrano proved more clinical when it mattered. The result underscored the stronger team's ability to deliver despite lower xG creation. No disciplinary incidents altered the flow of play. This performance reinforced Belgrano's standing while leaving Banfield to reflect on missed chances from their higher xG output. Overall the match demonstrated how late execution can override statistical expectations.