Belgrano vs Argentinos Juniors preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Julio César Villagra Sat, 1 Aug - 9:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
BelgranoBEL
0 1
Argentinos JuniorsARJ
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 9:00 PM
Round 3 2nd Phase
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Goal
Franco Vázquez 37' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Belgrano hosted Argentinos Juniors in a match that concluded with a 0-1 scoreline. The halftime score stood at 0-1 after Argentinos Juniors took an early lead. Belgrano finished with 36 percent possession while Argentinos Juniors controlled 64 percent. Expected goals favored the visitors at 0.91 compared to the home side's 0.64. A red card was issued to Belgrano during the contest. The stronger team Argentinos Juniors secured the victory in line with pre-match assessments. The outcome aligned with underlying metrics despite the numerical disadvantage for the hosts. The game featured limited scoring opportunities overall.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Belgrano 0-1 Argentinos Juniors. Argentinos Juniors showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with established patterns throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: The final result proved consistent with the expected goals distribution.
  • Market alignment: The observed outcome matched the projected alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Belgrano generated 0.64 expected goals against 0.91 for Argentinos Juniors.
  • Event impact: The single red card issued to Belgrano altered the second half dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion affected structural balance after the halftime interval.
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
C. Gariano
C. Gariano
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
D. Martín
D. Martín
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
A. Franklin
A. Franklin
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
Belgrano R. Zielinski
R. Zielinski
VS
Argentinos Juniors N. Diez Parajon
N. Diez Parajon
1.84
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosario Central Rank: 68 W
River Plate Rank: 71 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 74 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 W
Sarmiento Rank: 60 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 56 W
Sarmiento Rank: 57 W
Belgrano Rank: 70 D
Huracán Rank: 67 W
Lanús Rank: 65 W
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 68 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 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.
69.61
73.61
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Belgrano
Argentinos Juniors
Power Score
69.61
73.61
League Position
10
3
Global Rank
319
209

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
Belgrano — Opponent-weighted form score
Argentinos Juniors — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Belgrano Argentinos Juniors

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

Belgrano

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

Argentinos Juniors

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

Belgrano ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Argentinos Juniors
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.06
16.09
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
16.09
33.06
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
Belgrano +1.45 Efficiency Index
vs
Argentinos Juniors -1.45 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Belgrano
Argentinos Juniors
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.

Belgrano
vs
Argentinos Juniors
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Belgrano Argentinos Juniors
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
25%
12%
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.
-0.16 vs -0.11
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Belgrano Argentinos Juniors
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
12%
25%
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).
-0.11 vs -0.16
Belgrano
Argentinos Juniors
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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Belgrano
vs
Argentinos Juniors
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Belgrano Argentinos Juniors
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
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
Belgrano 0.26
Argentinos Juniors 0.35
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Belgrano Argentinos Juniors
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
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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
Belgrano 0.04
Argentinos Juniors 0.00
Belgrano
Argentinos Juniors
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ARJ had peak pressure around 51'.
  • BEL started the game with stronger pressure.
BEL Pressure ARJ Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ARJ reached the top pressure at 51' (95.74).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Belgrano BEL Home
5 matches
Argentinos Juniors ARJ Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
3
Draws
3
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:04:30+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 09:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Julio César Villagra
Capacity
18000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Carlos Andrés Gariano
Diego Martín
Martín Horticolou
Adrián Franklin

Statistics

Possession
BEL
39%
ARJ
61%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
7 Shots 5
38 Dangerous attacks 26
36 Possession 64
2 Corners 2
7 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 1
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

7 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 14
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 1
7 Dribble Attempts 5
7 Successful Dribbles 5
39 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42

Attacking

104 Attacks 114

Possession

22 Long Passes 32
350 Passes 635
275 Successful Passes 572
79 Successful Passes Percentage 90
6 Key Passes 7

Defensive

3 Saves 2
12 Tackles 14
10 Interceptions 9
41 Duels Won 48

Build-up

8 Total Crosses 12

Discipline

3 Offsides 4
10 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

25
Thiago Cardozo
Thiago Cardozo Goalkeeper
6.93
2
Alexis Maldonado
Alexis Maldonado Defender
6.94
3
Adrián Spörle
Adrián Spörle Defender
6.74
15
Ramiro Tulián
Ramiro Tulián
Midfielder85'
6.47
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Defender
7.19
17
Lisandro López
Lisandro López Defender
6.74
10
Lucas Zelarayán
Lucas Zelarayán (C) Midfielder
7.03
20
Franco Vázquez
Franco Vázquez Midfielder
4.19
21
Adrián Sánchez
Adrián Sánchez Midfielder
6.81
37
Lautaro Gutiérrez
Lautaro Gutiérrez
Attacker87'
6.46
24
Emiliano Rigoni
Emiliano Rigoni Midfielder
6.04
8
Ramiro Hernandes
Ramiro Hernandes
Midfielder76'
6.77
26
Alcides Benítez
Alcides Benítez Midfielder
6.29
5
Santiago Longo
Santiago Longo
Midfielder46'
6.73
22
Nicolás Fernández
Nicolás Fernández Attacker
6.58
9
Lucas Passerini
Lucas Passerini
Attacker46'
6.54
Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

25
Brayan Josué Cortés Fernández
Brayan Josué Cortés Fernández Goalkeeper
7.17
6
Franco Vázquez
Franco Vázquez Defender
7.11
16
Francisco Álvarez
Francisco Álvarez Defender
8.14
20
Sebastián Prieto
Sebastián Prieto Defender
6.8
26
Claudio Bravo
Claudio Bravo
Defender60'
6.6
22
Kevin Coronel
Kevin Coronel Defender
7.38
11
Nicolás Oroz
Nicolás Oroz (C) Midfielder
7.67
15
Kevin Gutiérrez
Kevin Gutiérrez Midfielder
7.34
21
Gabriel Florentín
Gabriel Florentín Midfielder
7.35
29
Emiliano Viveros
Emiliano Viveros
Midfielder46'
6.65
23
Hernán López Muñoz
Hernán López Muñoz Midfielder
6.51
47
Diego Porcel
Diego Porcel
Attacker76'
6.54
9
Gastón Verón
Gastón Verón Attacker
6.64
19
Matías Giménez
Matías Giménez
Attacker60'
6.4
27
Tomás Molina
Tomás Molina Attacker
6.62
48
Facundo Jainikoski
Facundo Jainikoski
Attacker84'
6.45

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Lautaro Gutiérrez → Adrián Sánchez
10th Substitution
87'
Event
Ramiro Tulián → Adrián Spörle
9th Substitution
85'
84'
Event
Facundo Jainikoski → Tomás Molina
8th Substitution
Event
Ramiro Hernandes → Emiliano Rigoni
6th Substitution
76'
76'
Event
Diego Porcel → Hernán López Muñoz
7th Substitution
60'
Event
Claudio Bravo → Sebastián Prieto
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Matías Giménez → Gastón Verón
5th Substitution
54'
Event
Tomás Molina
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
47'
Event
Emiliano Viveros
Offside / Goal Disallowed
Event
Santiago Longo → Alcides Benítez
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Lucas Passerini  → Nicolás Fernández
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Emiliano Viveros → Gabriel Florentín
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+3'
Event
Francisco Álvarez
Header / 1st Goal
Event
Franco Vázquez
Serious foul / 1st Redcard
37'
Event
Franco Vázquez
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
27'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-1.
88
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gimenez Rojas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
86
Update Update
Lautaro Gutierrez is on, and Adrian Guillermo Sanchez is off.
86
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Tulián takes a shot with his head but misses.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Update Update
Ramiro Tulián comes on for Adrian Sporle.
79
Update Update
Facundo Jainikoski replaces Tomas Molina.
77
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Zelarrayan takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
77
Update Update
Offside.
77
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Alvarez takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Diego Porcel is on, and Hernan Lopez Munoz is off.
76
Update Update
Ramiro Hernandes comes on for Emiliano Rigoni.
76
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gimenez Rojas takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
75
Update Update
Offside.
69
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Longo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
66
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Zelarrayan took a left-footed shot, but it was saved.
60
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Alvarez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
60
Update Update
Matias Gimenez Rojas comes on for Gaston Veron.
60
Update Update
Claudio Bravo is on, and Sebastian Prieto is off.
55
Update Update
Offside.
55
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Passerini attempts a header but misses the shot.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tomas Molina receives a yellow card.
51
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Molina takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Emiliano Viveros takes a right-footed shot.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Emiliano Viveros scores with a right-footed shot.
46
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Emiliano Viveros scores, making it 0-2.
46
Update Update
Santiago Longo replaces Alcides Benítez.
46
Update Update
Lucas Passerini is on, and Nicolas Fernandez Miranda is off.
46
Update Update
Marcos Ortiz is on, and Adrian Guillermo Sanchez is off.
46
Update Update
Emiliano Viveros comes on for Gabriel Florentin.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Francisco Alvarez Head Shot Goal
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Francisco Alvarez scores, making it 1-0.
45
Update Update
Offside.
42
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Alvarez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
40
Update Update
Offside.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Red Card Red Card Important
Franco Vazquez receives a red card.
38
Update Update
VAR decision results in a change of card for Franco Vazquez.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Franco Vazquez receives a second yellow card.
36
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Adrian Oroz takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
34
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
31
Attempt Attempt
Alcides Benítez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Fernandez Miranda takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
27
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Franco Vazquez receives a yellow card.
21
Update Update
Offside.
12
Attempt Attempt
Gaston Veron attempts a header but misses the shot.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Carlos Gariano.

CONCLUSION

Argentinos Juniors claimed a narrow away victory over Belgrano by a 0-1 margin. The visitors established control early and maintained their advantage despite the home side's efforts. Possession statistics highlighted the away team's dominance at 64 percent. Expected goals data supported the result with a modest edge for Argentinos Juniors. The red card to Belgrano introduced additional challenges in the second half. Overall the performance reflected the stronger team's capabilities on the day. This outcome reinforced patterns seen in prior encounters between the sides. The match concluded without further goals after the initial breakthrough.