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
KICKOFF : Mon, 10 Aug - 10:00 PM
Round 4 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Banfield welcome Belgrano to Estadio Florencio Solá for a Liga Profesional de Fútbol second phase encounter in 2026. The visitors carry an 8.3 point power advantage, reflected in their 69.47 rating against the hosts 61.15, confirming Belgrano as the stronger side overall. Both clubs share the same domestic standing at twelfth place. Banfield register a marginally superior form score of 17.44 compared with Belgrano on 15.83. Set piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy values for each side. No last outing details are recorded for either team. The fixture offers a balanced domestic league test where positional parity meets a modest power differential between the sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Both teams occupy the 12th position in the domestic league standings.
  • Form: Banfield holds a form score of 17.44, edging out Belgrano's 15.83.
  • Squad: Belgrano is identified as the stronger squad based on power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not available for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details remain unspecified in the data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data shows low confidence and relies on proxies for both teams.
  • xVariable: Belgrano possesses an 8.3 point power advantage over Banfield.
  • Market: Banfield 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Belgrano 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Banfield Banfield
Banfield
VS
Belgrano Belgrano
Belgrano
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: 64 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 64 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 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: 70 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 73 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 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.
61.15
69.47
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Banfield
Belgrano
Power Score
61.15
69.47
League Position
12
12
Global Rank
575
321

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

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: 2026-08-04T00:57:59+00:00

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

Squad

Squad

1
Facundo Sanguinetti
Facundo Sanguinetti Goalkeeper
25
Gino Santilli
Gino Santilli Goalkeeper
31
Joaquín Germán Molina
Joaquín Germán Molina Goalkeeper
27
Luis Ignacio Abraham
4
Juan Luis Alfaro
Juan Luis Alfaro Defender
6
Nicolás Meriano
Nicolás Meriano Defender
29
Juan Martín Iribarren
Juan Martín Iribarren Defender
34
Santiago Daniele
Santiago Daniele Defender
11
Fabio Enrique Álvarez
24
Santiago López Garcia
8
Lautaro Nicolás Ríos
35
Ignacio Pais Mayán
Ignacio Pais Mayán Midfielder
21
Lautaro Villegas
Lautaro Villegas Midfielder
23
Lucas Palavecino
Lucas Palavecino Midfielder
10
Lautaro Martín Gómez
15
Santiago David Esquivel
77
Thomas Rodríguez Trogsar
Thomas Rodríguez Trogsar Attacker
40
David Zalazar
David Zalazar Attacker
18
Federico Medina
Federico Medina Attacker
7
Lisandro Geronimo Piñero
Lisandro Geronimo Piñero Attacker
17
Tiziano Perrotta
Tiziano Perrotta Attacker

Squad

23
Manuel Matías Vicentini
28
Matías Ezequiel Daniele
Matías Ezequiel Daniele Goalkeeper
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Defender
3
Adrián Sporle
Adrián Sporle Defender
2
Alexis Maldonado
Alexis Maldonado Defender
53
Juan Martin Velazquez
45
Agustín Falcón
Agustín Falcón Defender
13
Álvaro Ocampo
Álvaro Ocampo Defender
20
Franco Damián Vázquez
10
Lucas Manuel Zelarayán
21
Adrián Sánchez
Adrián Sánchez Midfielder
5
Santiago Longo
Santiago Longo Midfielder
51
Ramiro Hernandes
Ramiro Hernandes Midfielder
15
Ramiro Tulián
Ramiro Tulián Midfielder
24
Emiliano Ariel Rigoni
22
Nicolás Fernández
29
Agustín Nicolás Melano
Agustín Nicolás Melano Attacker

CONCLUSION

Banfield and Belgrano meet with identical league positions yet a clear power gap favouring the visitors. The hosts slight form edge may help them control phases at home, though Belgrano overall rating suggests greater consistency across the pitch. Limited set piece and efficiency data leave tactical details open, placing emphasis on open play execution. Both sides will look to exploit transitions and maintain defensive shape in a match expected to hinge on individual quality and game management rather than set piece dominance. The encounter promises a competitive domestic battle shaped by modest power differences and shared positional context.