Central Cordoba SdE vs Atlético Tucumán preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades Today - 12:15 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Central Cordoba SdE CTR
Atlético Tucumán ATU
KICKOFF : Today - 12:15 AM
Round 2 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

In the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2nd Phase, Central Cordoba SdE welcome Atlético Tucumán to Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades. Both clubs occupy 13th position in the domestic standings, setting up an evenly matched encounter between two sides with comparable league records. Atlético Tucumán carry a marginal overall power edge, yet Central Cordoba have posted markedly stronger recent form numbers. The narrow gap in underlying metrics suggests a contest that could hinge on fine details rather than outright dominance by either team. Limited set-piece data and efficiency indicators add further uncertainty to the tactical picture ahead of kickoff.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Both sides occupy 13th place in the domestic league table.
  • Form: Central Cordoba SdE hold a clear advantage in recent form scoring.
  • Squad: Atlético Tucumán are identified as the marginally stronger side overall.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics remain unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition phase data is not provided in available records.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece analysis carries low confidence with proxy data only.
  • xVariable: Power scores show a one-point advantage for the visitors.
  • Market: Projection split: Central Cordoba SdE 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Atlético Tucumán 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
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: 71 L
Lanús Rank: 66 D
Platense Rank: 61 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 67 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 59 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 D
River Plate Rank: 70 W
Banfield Rank: 60 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
Tigre Rank: 64 D
Rosario Central Rank: 69 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Central Cordoba SdE
0%
Draw
0%
Away Atlético Tucumán
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.25
61.2
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Central Cordoba SdE
Atlético Tucumán
Power Score
60.25
61.2
League Position
13
13
Global Rank
554
527

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
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

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: 2026-07-30T00:11:58+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
J. Vallejos
25 J. Vallejos
A. Moyano
33 A. Moyano
A. Maciel
2 A. Maciel
Z. Mansilla
6 Z. Mansilla
L. Marchi Rivero
3 L. Marchi Rivero
F. Martínez Sánchez
20 F. Martínez Sánchez
M. Vera
22 M. Vera
T. Cravero
5 T. Cravero
D. Barrera
7 D. Barrera
M. Santos Rosadilla
27 M. Santos Rosadilla
E. Naya
19 E. Naya
L. Ingolotti
1 L. Ingolotti
L. Paunero
2 L. Paunero
L. Vallejo
36 L. Vallejo
C. Ferreira Ñamandu
26 C. Ferreira Ñamandu
M. Villa Pereira
3 M. Villa Pereira
L. Godoy
31 L. Godoy
L. Vega
19 L. Vega
N. Laméndola
23 N. Laméndola
F. Nicola Albanell
10 F. Nicola Albanell
R. Tesuri
11 R. Tesuri
L. Díaz
9 L. Díaz

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 31, 2026, 12:15 AM
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

Expected Lineup

Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI

25
Javier Vallejos
Javier Vallejos Goalkeeper
6.77
7
Diego Barrera
Diego Barrera Midfielder
6.72
20
Fernando Martínez
Fernando Martínez Midfielder
6.43
19
Ezequiel Naya
Ezequiel Naya Attacker
6.8
27
Michael Santos
Michael Santos Attacker
6.68
6
Facundo Mansilla
Facundo Mansilla Left Back
7.01
22
Matías Vera
Matías Vera Central Midfield
6.76
33
Santiago Moyano
Santiago Moyano Right Back
6.7
2
Alejandro Maciel
Alejandro Maciel Right Back
7.03
3
Leonardo Marchi
Leonardo Marchi Left Back
6.5
5
Tiago Cravero
Tiago Cravero Central Midfield
6.76
Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI

1
Luis Ingolotti
Luis Ingolotti Goalkeeper
6.7
9
Leandro Díaz
Leandro Díaz Centre Forward
6.93
10
Franco Nicola
Franco Nicola Attacking Midfield
6.92
11
Renzo Tesuri
Renzo Tesuri Right Wing
6.6
19
Cesar Leonel Vega
Cesar Leonel Vega Defensive Midfield
7
23
Nicolás Laméndola
Nicolás Laméndola Left Wing
6.84
2
Lucas Ramiro Paunero
Lucas Ramiro Paunero Left Back
6.76
3
Maximiliano Villa
Maximiliano Villa Right Back
6.85
26
Clever Ferreira
Clever Ferreira Right Back
7.03
31
Lautaro Godoy
Lautaro Godoy Defensive Midfield
6.67
36
Luciano Andrés Vallejo
Luciano Andrés Vallejo Left Back
6.69

CONCLUSION

Central Cordoba SdE will look to capitalise on their superior form when they face Atlético Tucumán in this domestic league fixture. The visitors arrive with a slight power edge and sit level on points, promising a balanced tactical battle at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades. With both teams lacking standout advantages in key areas, the outcome may rest on individual moments and defensive organisation. Observers can expect a measured approach from both coaches as they seek to gain ground in the 2nd Phase standings.