Defensa y Justicia vs Aldosivi preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello Fri, 24 Jul - 12:45 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Defensa y JusticiaDEF
1 – 1
AldosiviALD
Full Time Fri, 24 Jul 12:45 AM
Round 1 2nd Phase
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CONTEXT

Defensa y Justicia faced Aldosivi in a match that concluded 1-1. The home side controlled possession at 72 percent while the visitors held 28 percent. Both teams scored once before the interval to reach a 1-1 halftime score. Defensa y Justicia recorded 1.36 expected goals against Aldosivi's 0.36. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment failed to convert its dominance into a victory. No red cards were shown to either side. The outcome proved inconsistent with the expected goals differential yet showed alignment in other metrics. The game featured limited second-half adjustments and ended level.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Defensa y Justicia 1-1 Aldosivi. Defensa y Justicia showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with the expected goals.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with market projections.
  • xG expectations: Defensa y Justicia posted 1.36 xG while Aldosivi posted 0.36 xG.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the match flow beyond the goals.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued and no distortion occurred.
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
D. Zamora
D. Zamora
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
H. Páez
H. Páez
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. López
C. López
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
R. Maglio
R. Maglio
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
Defensa y Justicia J. Vaccari
J. Vaccari
VS
Aldosivi I. Damonte
I. Damonte
1.2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.47
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 61 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 72 L
Independiente Rank: 67 L
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 62 L
Instituto Rank: 62 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 D
River Plate Rank: 70 L
Racing Club Rank: 69 D
Belgrano Rank: 68 L
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 70 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
58.17
55.21
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Defensa y Justicia
Aldosivi
Power Score
58.17
55.21
League Position
10
14
Global Rank
599
686

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
Defensa y Justicia — Opponent-weighted form score
Aldosivi — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Defensa y Justicia Aldosivi

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

Defensa y Justicia

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

Aldosivi

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

Defensa y Justicia ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Aldosivi
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.88
33.21
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.21
26.88
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
Defensa y Justicia -0.54 Efficiency Index
vs
Aldosivi +0.54 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Defensa y Justicia
Aldosivi
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.

Defensa y Justicia
vs
Aldosivi
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Defensa y Justicia Aldosivi
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
45%
13%
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.
-0.61 vs -0.05
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Defensa y Justicia Aldosivi
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
13%
45%
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).
-0.05 vs -0.61
Defensa y Justicia
Aldosivi
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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Defensa y Justicia
vs
Aldosivi
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Defensa y Justicia Aldosivi
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
Defensa y Justicia 0.17
Aldosivi 0.31
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Defensa y Justicia Aldosivi
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
Defensa y Justicia 0.04
Aldosivi 0.01
Defensa y Justicia
Aldosivi
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • DEF had peak pressure around 27'.
  • DEF started the game with stronger pressure.
DEF Pressure ALD Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: DEF reached the top pressure at 27' (67.93).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Defensa y Justicia DEF Home
3 matches
Aldosivi ALD Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
7
+7
Goal Difference
-7
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-25T00:00:20+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 24, 2026, 12:45 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello
Capacity
52595
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Daniel Zamora
Hugo Páez
Carla López
Ramiro Ezequiel Maglio

Statistics

Possession
DEF
66%
ALD
34%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
0 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 4
87 Dangerous attacks 26
72 Possession 28
6 Corners 2
16 Free kicks 9
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

101 Ball Safe 97
4 Goal Kicks 6
10 Goal Attempts 6
3 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 20
1 Injuries 3
22 Dribble Attempts 13
8 Successful Dribbles 2
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 15

Attacking

130 Attacks 83

Possession

53 Long Passes 48
598 Passes 236
507 Successful Passes 163
85 Successful Passes Percentage 69
9 Key Passes 6
32 Successful Long Passes 21
60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

2 Saves 4
13 Tackles 17
8 Interceptions 12

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 11
3 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 3
9 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Daniel Zamora

Starting XI ▼

1
Matías Borgogno
Matías Borgogno Goalkeeper
6.62
21
David Martínez
David Martínez (C) Defender
7.41
29
Damián Fernández
Damián Fernández Defender
6.96
33
Lucas Souto
Lucas Souto Defender
6.58
40
Máximo Rodríguez Defender
8
César Pérez
César Pérez Midfielder
7.28
15
Santiago Sosa
Santiago Sosa Midfielder
6.88
17
Agustín Hausch
Agustín Hausch Midfielder
6.69
27
Domingo Blanco
Domingo Blanco
Midfielder70'
6.62
19
David Barbona
David Barbona Midfielder
7.57
—
David Barbona
84'
24
Juan Gutiérrez
Juan Gutiérrez Midfielder
6.84
9
Leandro Fernández
Leandro Fernández Attacker
7.2
Referee : Daniel Zamora

Starting XI ▼

23
Ignacio Chicco
Ignacio Chicco Goalkeeper
6.93
17
Federico Laurelli
Federico Laurelli Defender
6.76
7
Natanael Guzmán
Natanael Guzmán
Attacker86'
28
Santiago Moya
Santiago Moya Defender
6.57
32
Joaquín Pombo
Joaquín Pombo Defender
7.09
33
Nicolás Zalazar
Nicolás Zalazar Defender
6.68
4
Rodrigo González
Rodrigo González Midfielder
6.71
8
Martín García
Martín García
Midfielder67'
6.56
19
Lucas Castro
Lucas Castro (C) Midfielder
6.14
21
Matías Godoy
Matías Godoy Midfielder
6.34
14
Elías López
Elías López
Defender77'
6.43
22
Alan Sosa
Alan Sosa Midfielder
6.93
11
Agustín Palavecino
Agustín Palavecino
Attacker67'
6.58
9
Nicolás Cordero
Nicolás Cordero Attacker
7.35
27
Tomás Fernández
Tomás Fernández Attacker
7.29
18
Andrés Chávez
Andrés Chávez
Attacker77'
6.64

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Agustín Palavecino
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
86'
Event
Natanael Guzmán → Federico Laurelli
8th Substitution
Event
Jonás Cabrera → David Barbona
6th Substitution
84'
Event
Fernando Román → Máximo Rodríguez
7th Substitution
84'
77'
Event
Andrés Chávez → Tomás Fernández
4th Substitution
77'
Event
Elías López  → Matías Godoy
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Tomás Fernández
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Domingo Blanco → Agustín Hausch
3rd Substitution
70'
Event
Agustín Hausch
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
68'
67'
Event
Martín García → Rodrigo González
1st Substitution
67'
Event
Agustín Palavecino → Alan Sosa
2nd Substitution
Event
César Pérez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
51'
1ST-HALF
Event
David Barbona
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
29'
28'
Event
Joaquín Pombo
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
16'
Event
Nicolás Cordero
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Agustin Palavecino.
90
Attempt Attempt
Hector Martinez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
86
Update Update
Natanael Guzman comes on for Federico Laurelli.
84
Update Update
Maximo Jonas Cabrera comes on for David Barbona.
84
Update Update
Fernando Aurelio Roman Villalba comes on for Máximo Rodríguez.
83
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
77
Update Update
Andres Chavez comes on for Aldo Tomas Lujan Fernandez.
77
Update Update
Elias Sebastian Lopez comes on for Matias Godoy.
74
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Aldo Tomas Lujan Fernandez.
70
Update Update
Domingo Blanco replaces Agustin Hausch.
70
Attempt Attempt
Martin Garcia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Agustin Hausch.
67
Update Update
Agustin Palavecino comes on for Alan Sosa.
67
Update Update
Martin Garcia is on, and Rodrigo Gonzalez is off.
66
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Zalazar attempts a header but misses the shot.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
63
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
60
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
57
Update Update
Offside.
53
Update Update
Offside.
51
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado.
49
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado attempts a header but misses the shot.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Attempt Attempt
Hector Martinez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Hausch takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Attempt Attempt
T. Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
40
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Castroman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Cordero takes a shot with his right foot, but it's blocked.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
David Barbona takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! David Barbona scores, making it 1-1.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Joaquin Pombo.
27
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Cordero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
26
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado attempts a header but misses the shot.
25
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
25
Attempt Attempt
Máximo Rodríguez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Nicolas Cordero takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nicolas Cordero scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Aldo Tomas Lujan Fernandez.
15
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
12
Attempt Attempt
Aldo Tomas Lujan Fernandez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Edgardo Daniel Zamora.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Defensa y Justicia and Aldosivi reflected a balanced yet uneven contest. Home dominance in possession and expected goals did not translate into three points. Both sides found the net before halftime and maintained parity thereafter. The absence of dismissals kept the game at eleven versus eleven throughout. Despite the stronger side's statistical edge the points were shared. This result highlights how conversion rates and defensive organization can offset underlying metrics. Teams will review these patterns ahead of upcoming fixtures to refine attacking efficiency and set-piece execution.