Barracas Central vs Platense preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Barracas CentralBAR
1 2
PlatensePLA
Full Time
Round 6 2nd Phase
Iván Tapia - 23' (P)
Goal
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CONTEXT

Barracas Central hosted Platense in a league encounter that saw the away side come from behind to win 2-1. The home team took the lead in the first half and went into the break 1-0 up. However, Platense responded effectively after the interval to score twice and secure the victory. Expected goals stood at 1.95 for Barracas Central and 2.65 for Platense, indicating the visitors created better opportunities overall. Possession statistics showed Platense with 55 percent compared to 45 percent for the hosts. Neither team received any red cards throughout the ninety minutes. Although Barracas Central was considered the stronger side beforehand, the result went in favor of Platense. The performance deviation was notable for the winning team. This match highlighted how second half adjustments can turn the tide in competitive fixtures.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Barracas Central 1-2 Platense. Platense showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the expected goals figures.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Barracas Central recorded 1.95 xG while Platense had 2.65 xG.
  • Event impact: Platense's second half performance led to overturning the halftime deficit.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown, resulting in no distortion to the match flow.
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
H. Mastrángelo
H. Mastrángelo
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
P. González
P. González
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
E. Callegari
E. Callegari
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
J. Broggi
J. Broggi
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
Barracas Central D. Ayude
D. Ayude
VS
Platense M. Palermo
M. Palermo
1.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.67
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosario Central Rank: 69 L
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 66 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 63 W
Aldosivi Rank: 53 W
River Plate Rank: 67 W
Banfield Rank: 59 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Boca Juniors Rank: 71 D
Independiente Rank: 69 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 L
Instituto Rank: 64 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 60 D
Estudiantes Rank: 68 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1

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.
58.9
58.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Barracas Central
Platense
Power Score
58.9
58.62
League Position
9
12
Global Rank
579
593

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
Barracas Central — Opponent-weighted form score
Platense — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Barracas Central Platense

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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vs

Barracas Central

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Platense

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

Barracas Central ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Platense
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
28.00
39.55
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.55
28.00
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
Barracas Central -1.00 Efficiency Index
vs
Platense +1.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Barracas Central
Platense
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.

Barracas Central
vs
Platense
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Barracas Central Platense
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
76%
10%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.47 vs -0.26
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Barracas Central Platense
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
10%
76%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.26 vs -0.47
Barracas Central
Platense
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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Barracas Central
vs
Platense
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Barracas Central Platense
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
Barracas Central 0.34
Platense 0.35
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Barracas Central Platense
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
Barracas Central 0.04
Platense 0.03
Barracas Central
Platense
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • PLA had peak pressure around 94'.
  • BAR started the game with stronger pressure.
BAR Pressure PLA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: PLA reached the top pressure at 94' (96.58).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Barracas Central BAR Home
2 matches
Platense PLA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
0
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-24T00:15:08+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 5-3-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 6 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia
Capacity
4400
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Hernán Mastrángelo
Pablo González
Ernesto Callegari
Jorge Broggi

Statistics

Possession
BAR
46%
PLA
54%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 6
4 Shots 8
32 Dangerous attacks 55
45 Possession 55
4 Corners 4
9 Free kicks 18
4 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

82 Ball Safe 86
1 Penalties 0
5 Goal Kicks 7
8 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 4
16 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 2
1 Injuries 0
13 Dribble Attempts 17
6 Successful Dribbles 5
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29

Attacking

92 Attacks 117
2 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

68 Long Passes 41
330 Passes 402
241 Successful Passes 316
73 Successful Passes Percentage 79
7 Key Passes 13
31 Successful Long Passes 18
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

5 Saves 5
17 Tackles 22
11 Interceptions 9
49 Duels Won 62

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 18
8 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
18 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Hernán Mastrángelo

Starting XI ▼

30
Marcelo Miño
Marcelo Miño Goalkeeper
7.18
6
Rodrigo Insúa
Rodrigo Insúa Defender
6.59
13
Rafael Barrios
Rafael Barrios Defender
6.43
14
Kevin Jappert
Kevin Jappert Defender
6.98
31
Nicolás Demartini
Nicolás Demartini Defender
6.72
32
Fernando Tobio
Fernando Tobio Defender
6.45
2
Nicolás Capraro
Nicolás Capraro
Defender17'
6.32
8
Tomás Porra
Tomás Porra Midfielder
6.73
28
Rodrigo Bogarín
Rodrigo Bogarín
Midfielder79'
6.27
10
Iván Tapia
Iván Tapia (C) Midfielder
7.78
17
Elías Pereyra
Elías Pereyra
Defender79'
6.15
35
Esteban Rolón
Esteban Rolón Midfielder
6.94
11
Norberto Briasco
Norberto Briasco Attacker
6.79
33
Gonzalo Maroni
Gonzalo Maroni
Midfielder46'
6.66
77
Facundo Bruera
Facundo Bruera Attacker
6.31
20
Jhonatan Candia
Jhonatan Candia
Attacker85'
6.45
Referee : Hernán Mastrángelo

Starting XI ▼

22
Nicolás Sumavil
Nicolás Sumavil Goalkeeper
7.33
3
Tomás Silva
Tomás Silva Defender
6.63
25
Juan Ignacio Saborido
Juan Ignacio Saborido (C) Defender
6.69
31
Victor Cuesta
Victor Cuesta Defender
7.34
34
Mateo Mendía
Mateo Mendía Defender
6.46
5
Iván Gómez
Iván Gómez Midfielder
6.97
10
Franco Zapiola
Franco Zapiola Midfielder
7.43
18
Bautista Merlini
Bautista Merlini
Attacker76'
7.31
17
Felipe Bussio
Felipe Bussio Midfielder
7.2
24
Martín Barrios
Martín Barrios
Midfielder75'
6.51
33
Juan Carlos Gauto
Juan Carlos Gauto Midfielder
7.36
43
Nicolás Retamar
Nicolás Retamar Midfielder
7.3
11
Nicolás López
Nicolás López
Attacker86'
23
Leonardo Heredia
Leonardo Heredia Attacker
6.55
20
Luciano Giménez
Luciano Giménez
Attacker69'
7

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Luciano Giménez
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
86'
Event
Nicolás López → Nicolás Retamar
9th Substitution
Event
Jhonatan Candia → Facundo Bruera
8th Substitution
85'
Event
Rodrigo Bogarín → Tomás Porra
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Elías Pereyra → Iván Tapia
7th Substitution
79'
76'
Event
Bautista Merlini → Franco Zapiola
5th Substitution
75'
Event
Martín Barrios → Felipe Bussio
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Luciano Giménez → Leonardo Heredia
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Nicolás Retamar
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Iván Tapia
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
56'
Event
Gonzalo Maroni → Norberto Briasco
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Kevin Jappert
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
40'
Event
Nicolás Demartini
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
33'
Event
Norberto Briasco
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
31'
Event
Iván Tapia
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
23'
Event
Norberto Briasco
Penalty awarded
19'
Event
Nicolás Capraro → Fernando Tobio
1st Substitution
17'
17'
Event
Mateo Mendía
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Match ends with a score of 1-2.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Luciano Gimenez takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
86
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Luciano Gimenez scores to make it 1-2, assisted by Bautista Merlini.
86
Attempt Attempt
Mateo Mendia attempts a header but misses the shot.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Attempt Attempt
Juan Carlos Gauto takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso comes on for Nicolas Retamar.
79
Update Update
Jhonatan Candia comes on for Facundo Bruera.
79
Update Update
Rodrigo Manuel Bogarin Gimenez is on, and Tomas Porra is off.
76
Update Update
Rodrigo Manuel Bogarin Gimenez is on, and Tomas Porra is off.
76
Update Update
Elias Pereyra replaces Ivan Tapia.
75
Update Update
Bautista Merlini is on, and Franco Zapiola is off.
72
Attempt Attempt
Juan Carlos Gauto takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
71
Attempt Attempt
Juan Carlos Gauto takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
70
Attempt Attempt
Juan Carlos Gauto takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
69
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Insua takes a left-footed shot but misses.
67
Substitution Substitution
Luciano Gimenez is substituted on for Leonardo Heredia.
66
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Maroni takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
59
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Bruera takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Nicolas Retamar takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Nicolas Retamar takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
57
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nicolas Retamar scores, making it 1-1.
56
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Retamar takes a left-footed shot but misses.
56
Attempt Attempt
Juan Saborido takes a right-footed shot but misses.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ivan Tapia.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Gomez Romero takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
52
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Gomez Romero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola's right-footed shot is saved.
46
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Tapia takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
44
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
42
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
42
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Update Update
Offside.
34
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Bruera takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kevin Jappert receives a yellow card.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kevin Jappert receives a yellow card.
32
Update Update
Offside.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Nicolas Agustin Demartini.
31
Update Update
Offside.
30
Attempt Attempt
Juan Saborido takes a left-footed shot but misses.
26
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Norberto Briasco receives a yellow card.
25
Update Update
Offside.
24
Attempt Attempt
Felipe Bussio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Attempt Attempt
Norberto Briasco takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
23
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Ivan Tapia with his right foot results in a goal.
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Ivan Tapia scores, making it 1-0.
17
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Norberto Briasco.
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Mateo Mendia.
10
Update Update
Nicolas Capraro is on, and Omar Fernando Tobio is off.
10
Attempt Attempt
Esteban Rolon takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ivan Tapia with his right foot hits the post.
6
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Jappert takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Hernan Mastrangelo.

CONCLUSION

Platense's ability to overcome an early deficit proved decisive in their 2-1 triumph over Barracas Central. Despite Barracas Central holding a halftime advantage, the away team's superior xG and possession allowed them to dominate proceedings after the break. The alignment between expected goals and the actual result underscores the quality of chances created by Platense. With no disciplinary issues affecting the game, the focus remained on tactical execution and efficiency. This outcome serves as a reminder that matches can shift dramatically based on adjustments made during the interval. Both teams showed determination, but Platense's clinical finishing in the second half made the difference.