Central Cordoba SdE vs Atlético Tucumán preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Central Cordoba SdECTR
0 2
Atlético TucumánATU
Full Time
Round 2 2nd Phase
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Goal
Leandro Díaz - 63', 90+2'

CONTEXT

Central Cordoba SdE hosted Atlético Tucumán in a match that concluded with a 0-2 final score. The halftime score stood at 0-0, reflecting an even contest up to that point. Central Cordoba SdE held 59 percent possession compared to Atlético Tucumán's 41 percent. Expected goals showed Central Cordoba SdE at 0.49 and Atlético Tucumán at 0.62, resulting in a differential of -0.13. No red cards were issued to either side. Atlético Tucumán was identified as the stronger team and secured the victory. The outcome aligned with the expected goals data and showed market alignment. Efficiency remained in line with projections throughout the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Central Cordoba SdE 0-2 Atlético Tucumán. Atlético Tucumán showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the xG values recorded.
  • Market alignment: The result showed alignment with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Atlético Tucumán posted 0.62 xG against Central Cordoba SdE's 0.49.
  • Event impact: No second half adjustments or major events altered the flow.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were recorded, producing zero distortion to the result.
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
A. Merlos
A. Merlos
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
F. Rodríguez
F. Rodríguez
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
C. Viglietti
C. Viglietti
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
F. Benítez
F. Benítez
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
Central Cordoba SdE L. Pusineri
L. Pusineri
VS
Atlético Tucumán J. Falcioni
J. Falcioni
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.93
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 61 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 73 L
Lanús Rank: 66 D
Platense Rank: 62 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 70 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 61 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 D
River Plate Rank: 71 W
Banfield Rank: 62 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 74 L
Tigre Rank: 66 D
Rosario Central Rank: 70 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 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.
62.58
64.79
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Central Cordoba SdE
Atlético Tucumán
Power Score
62.58
64.79
League Position
15
13
Global Rank
558
499

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
Central Cordoba SdE — Opponent-weighted form score
Atlético Tucumán — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Central Cordoba SdE Atlético Tucumán

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

Central Cordoba SdE

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

Atlético Tucumán

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

Central Cordoba SdE ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Atlético Tucumán
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.85
23.78
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.78
20.85
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
Central Cordoba SdE -0.25 Efficiency Index
vs
Atlético Tucumán +0.25 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Central Cordoba SdE
Atlético Tucumán
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.

Central Cordoba SdE
vs
Atlético Tucumán
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Central Cordoba SdE Atlético Tucumán
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
25%
4%
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.
-0.12 vs -0.02
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Central Cordoba SdE Atlético Tucumán
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
4%
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).
-0.02 vs -0.12
Central Cordoba SdE
Atlético Tucumán
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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Central Cordoba SdE
vs
Atlético Tucumán
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Central Cordoba SdE Atlético Tucumán
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
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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
Central Cordoba SdE 0.22
Atlético Tucumán 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Central Cordoba SdE Atlético Tucumán
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
Central Cordoba SdE 0.06
Atlético Tucumán 0.00
Central Cordoba SdE
Atlético Tucumán
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 91'.
  • CTR started the game with stronger pressure.
  • Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
CTR Pressure ATU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ATU reached the top pressure at 91' (88.14).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Central Cordoba SdE CTR Home
4 matches
Atlético Tucumán ATU Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
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: 2026-08-01T00:00:27+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 2 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades
Capacity
30000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Andrés Merlos
Facundo Rodríguez
Carlos Viglietti
Federico Benítez

Statistics

Possession
CTR
56%
ATU
44%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 3
46 Dangerous attacks 35
59 Possession 41
4 Corners 3
13 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

112 Ball Safe 95
6 Goal Kicks 7
5 Goal Attempts 6
4 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 19
0 Assists 2
1 Injuries 2
13 Dribble Attempts 17
5 Successful Dribbles 7
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 41

Attacking

123 Attacks 71
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

56 Long Passes 63
519 Passes 368
422 Successful Passes 280
81 Successful Passes Percentage 76
6 Key Passes 9
24 Successful Long Passes 19
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 30

Defensive

1 Saves 1
16 Tackles 17
7 Interceptions 9
44 Duels Won 53

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 8
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
10 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI ▼

25
Javier Vallejos
Javier Vallejos Goalkeeper
6.3
2
Alejandro Maciel
Alejandro Maciel (C) Defender
6.53
6
Facundo Mansilla
Facundo Mansilla Defender
6.46
20
Fernando Martínez
Fernando Martínez Defender
6.26
33
Santiago Moyano
Santiago Moyano Defender
6.11
13
José Gómez
José Gómez
Defender76'
6.41
7
Diego Barrera
Diego Barrera Midfielder
6.49
10
Marco Iacobellis
Marco Iacobellis Midfielder
7.11
30
Federico Ariel Rodriguez Salomon
Federico Ariel Rodriguez Salomon
Midfielder87'
11
Horacio Tijanovich
Horacio Tijanovich Midfielder
6.53
5
Tiago Cravero
Tiago Cravero
Midfielder62'
5.76
18
Lucas González
Lucas González Midfielder
6.96
22
Matías Vera
Matías Vera Midfielder
7.06
9
Lucas Varaldo
Lucas Varaldo Attacker
6.6
19
Ezequiel Naya
Ezequiel Naya
Attacker77'
6.58
Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI ▼

1
Luis Ingolotti
Luis Ingolotti Goalkeeper
7.1
3
Maximiliano Villa
Maximiliano Villa Defender
6.95
21
Ignacio Galván
Ignacio Galván Defender
7.47
26
Clever Ferreira
Clever Ferreira Defender
7.23
36
Luciano Andrés Vallejo
Luciano Andrés Vallejo Defender
6.69
10
Franco Nicola
Franco Nicola Midfielder
6.24
45
Kevin Ortiz
Kevin Ortiz
Midfielder81'
6.64
19
Cesar Leonel Vega
Cesar Leonel Vega Midfielder
7.06
31
Lautaro Godoy
Lautaro Godoy Midfielder
7.05
5
Julián Fernández
Julián Fernández
Midfielder90+4'
9
Leandro Díaz
Leandro Díaz Attacker
2
8.62
27
Rodrigo Granillo
Rodrigo Granillo
Attacker90+4'
11
Renzo Tesuri
Renzo Tesuri (C) Attacker
6.57
28
Gabriel Compagnucci
Gabriel Compagnucci
Defender81'
6.47
18
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez
Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez Attacker
6.74
30
Manuel Brondo
Manuel Brondo
Attacker90+4'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Manuel Brondo → Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez 
7th Substitution
90+4'
Event
Julián Fernández → Lautaro Godoy
8th Substitution
90+4'
Event
Rodrigo Granillo → Leandro Díaz
9th Substitution
90+2'
Event
Leandro Díaz
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Fernando Martínez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
89'
Event
Federico Ariel Rodriguez Salomon → Marco Iacobellis
6th Substitution
87'
81'
Event
Gabriel Compagnucci → Renzo Tesuri
4th Substitution
81'
Event
Kevin Ortiz → Franco Nicola
5th Substitution
Event
Ezequiel Naya → Lucas Varaldo
3rd Substitution
77'
Event
José Gómez → Santiago Moyano
2nd Substitution
76'
63'
Event
Leandro Díaz
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Tiago Cravero → Horacio Tijanovich
1st Substitution
62'
52'
Event
Franco Nicola
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Substitution Substitution
Manuel Brondo is substituted for Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez.
90
Update Update
Julian Fernandez comes on for Lautaro Agustin Godoy.
90
Update Update
Rodrigo Granillo comes on for Leandro Diaz.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Leandro Diaz scores with a right-footed shot.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Leandro Diaz scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Luis Ingolotti.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Leandro Diaz scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Luis Ingolotti.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Fernando Martinez.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Federico Rodriguez comes on for Marco Iacobellis.
86
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
81
Attempt Attempt
Marco Iacobellis takes a right-footed shot but misses.
81
Substitution Substitution
Kevin Ortiz is substituted for Franco Nicola.
81
Update Update
Gabriel Compagnucci comes on for Renzo Ivan Tesuri.
80
Attempt Attempt
Franco Nicola takes a left-footed shot but misses.
79
Attempt Attempt
Ezequiel Naya attempts a header but misses the shot.
77
Update Update
Ezequiel Naya comes on for Lucas Varaldo.
77
Substitution Substitution
Jose Amado Gomez is substituted off for Santiago Moyano.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Attempt Attempt
Diego Barrera takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Leandro Diaz scores with a left-footed shot.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Leandro Diaz scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez.
62
Update Update
Tiago Cravero is on, and Horacio Tijanovich is off.
61
Attempt Attempt
Clever Domingo Ferreira Namandu attempts a header but misses the shot.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez with his right foot is saved.
59
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Diaz attempts a header but misses the shot.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Franco Nicola receives a yellow card.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marco Iacobellis takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Gonzalez Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
36
Attempt Attempt
Marco Iacobellis takes a left-footed shot but misses.
24
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Gonzalez Martinez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
14
Update Update
Offside.
12
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ramiro Ruiz Rodriguez Head Shot Missed
8
Update Update
Offside.
7
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gabriel Vera attempts a header but misses the shot.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Andres Merlos.

CONCLUSION

Atlético Tucumán claimed a 0-2 away win over Central Cordoba SdE after a goalless first half. Possession favored the home side yet failed to translate into scoring opportunities that matched the visitors' output. The xG figures of 0.49 to 0.62 supported the final margin and confirmed consistency between process and result. Absence of red cards allowed both teams to maintain their intended structures without forced alterations. Atlético Tucumán's efficiency stayed aligned with expectations while Central Cordoba SdE could not convert territorial advantage into meaningful threat. The match demonstrated how modest xG edges can determine outcomes when finishing remains clinical on one side.