Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Banfield preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Ciudad de Río Cuarto
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Estudiantes de Río CuartoERC
0 – 0
BanfieldBAN
Full Time
Round 3 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Estudiantes de Río Cuarto hosted Banfield in a match that concluded 0-0. The home side controlled 57 percent possession yet generated just 0.44 expected goals. Banfield, identified as the stronger team, created 1.44 expected goals despite holding only 43 percent possession. The halftime score stood at 0-0 with no goals scored in either half. No red cards were shown to either side. The final result proved inconsistent with the xG differential of minus one. A significant structural deviation of 100 percent was recorded for Banfield. The outcome aligned with pre-match market indicators while efficiency remained in line with underlying metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A 100 percent significant deviation occurred for Banfield.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with underlying metrics.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 outcome was inconsistent with the xG differential.
  • Market alignment: The draw result aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Banfield created 1.44 xG compared to 0.44 for Estudiantes.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered the draw.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued so 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
J. Baliño
J. Baliño
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
C. Navarro
C. Navarro
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
J. Mihura
J. Mihura
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
N. Bejas
N. Bejas
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
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto R. Forestello
R. Forestello
VS
Banfield P. Troglio
P. Troglio
0.44
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
Tigre Rank: 65 W
Instituto Rank: 64 L
Rosario Central Rank: 71 L
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 68 L
Barracas Central Rank: 64 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarmiento Rank: 58 W
Huracán Rank: 64 L
Barracas Central Rank: 64 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 65 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 74 D
Lanús Rank: 65 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 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.
41.76
61.3
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
Banfield
Power Score
41.76
61.3
League Position
15
12
Global Rank
696
574

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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Estudiantes de Río Cuarto — Opponent-weighted form score
Banfield — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Banfield

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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Estudiantes de Río Cuarto

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

Banfield

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

Estudiantes de Río Cuarto ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Banfield
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
19.21
37.09
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
37.09
19.21
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
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto -1.54 Efficiency Index
vs
Banfield +1.54 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
Banfield
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.

Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
vs
Banfield
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Banfield
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
27%
40%
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 -0.58
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Banfield
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
40%
27%
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).
-0.58 vs -0.12
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
Banfield
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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Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
vs
Banfield
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Banfield
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
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 0.14
Banfield 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Banfield
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
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—
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
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 0.00
Banfield 0.00
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
Banfield
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ERC had peak pressure around 34'.
  • ERC started the game with stronger pressure.
ERC Pressure BAN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ERC reached the top pressure at 34' (82.97).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Estudiantes de Río Cuarto ERC Home
1 matches
Banfield BAN Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:04:05+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Río Cuarto
Capacity
15000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jorge Baliño
Cristian Navarro
Javier Mihura
Nelson Bejas

Statistics

Possession
ERC
57%
BAN
43%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 7
59 Dangerous attacks 39
57 Possession 43
7 Corners 5
14 Free kicks 19
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

80 Ball Safe 85
5 Goal Attempts 7
4 Substitutions 5
24 Throwins 21
13 Dribble Attempts 3
13 Successful Dribbles 3
52 Successful Dribbles Percentage 27

Attacking

136 Attacks 89

Possession

28 Long Passes 24
397 Passes 294
289 Successful Passes 182
73 Successful Passes Percentage 62
6 Key Passes 10

Defensive

2 Saves 0
16 Tackles 13
10 Interceptions 7
77 Duels Won 68

Build-up

30 Total Crosses 21

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
19 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Jorge Baliño

Starting XI ▼

1
Lucas Bruera
Lucas Bruera Goalkeeper
7.2
2
Gonzalo Maffini
Gonzalo Maffini (C) Defender
7.38
29
Agustín Quiroga
Agustín Quiroga Defender
7.37
30
Sergio Ojeda
Sergio Ojeda Defender
7.21
10
Tomás González
Tomás González Midfielder
6.27
13
F. Romero
F. Romero Midfielder
7.32
14
Gonzalo González
Gonzalo González Midfielder
6.88
8
Siro Rosané
Siro Rosané
Midfielder68'
7.11
17
Gabriel Alanís
Gabriel Alanís Midfielder
6.87
28
Facundo Cobos
Facundo Cobos
Defender79'
6.58
19
Nicolás Talpone
Nicolás Talpone Midfielder
7.38
16
Yeison Moreno
Yeison Moreno Attacker
6.5
77
Ibrahim Hesar
Ibrahim Hesar
Midfielder57'
6.3
27
Juan Garro
Juan Garro Attacker
6.64
32
Mateo Bajamich
Mateo Bajamich
Attacker57'
6.64
Referee : Jorge Baliño

Starting XI ▼

1
Facundo Sanguinetti
Facundo Sanguinetti (C) Goalkeeper
6.88
6
Nicolás Meriano
Nicolás Meriano Defender
7.02
13
Brandon Oviedo
Brandon Oviedo Defender
6.65
34
Santiago Daniele
Santiago Daniele Defender
7
20
Tomás Adoryán
Tomás Adoryán Midfielder
7.68
5
Santiago Esquivel
Santiago Esquivel
Midfielder82'
6.6
21
Lautaro Villegas
Lautaro Villegas Midfielder
6.76
35
I. Pais
I. Pais
Midfielder64'
6.28
24
Santiago López García
Santiago López García Midfielder
6.76
4
Juan Luis Alfaro
Juan Luis Alfaro
Defender82'
6.49
27
Ignacio Abraham
Ignacio Abraham Midfielder
6.83
9
Bruno Sepúlveda
Bruno Sepúlveda Attacker
6.51
30
Federico Anselmo
Federico Anselmo
Attacker73'
6.37
17
Tiziano Perrota
Tiziano Perrota Attacker
7.24
40
David Zalazar
David Zalazar Attacker
6.53
10
Lautaro Gómez
Lautaro Gómez
Midfielder64'
6.86

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Sergio Ojeda
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
90+4'
82'
Event
Juan Luis Alfaro → Santiago López García
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Santiago Esquivel → Tomás Adoryán
9th Substitution
Event
Facundo Cobos → Gabriel Alanís
7th Substitution
79'
73'
Event
Federico Anselmo → Bruno Sepúlveda
6th Substitution
Event
Ibrahim Hesar
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
69'
Event
Siro Rosané → Gonzalo González
5th Substitution
68'
64'
Event
Lautaro Gómez → David Zalazar
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
I. Pais → Lautaro Villegas
4th Substitution
Event
Mateo Bajamich → Juan Garro
1st Substitution
57'
Event
Ibrahim Hesar → Yeison Moreno
2nd Substitution
57'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sergio Ojeda Uribe receives a yellow card.
88
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Meriano takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Gomez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
84
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Gomez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
82
Update Update
Santiago Esquivel is on, and Tomas Adoryan is off.
82
Update Update
Juan Luis Alfaro is on, and Santiago Lopez is off.
81
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Federico Marcelo Anselmo with his right foot, but it misses the target.
79
Update Update
Facundo Cobos is on, and Gabriel Alanis is off.
79
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Quiroga takes a left-footed shot but misses.
78
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Alanis takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
77
Attempt Attempt
Tiziano Perrotta takes a left-footed shot but misses.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Substitution Substitution
Federico Marcelo Anselmo is substituted off for Bruno Christian Sepulveda.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ibrahim Hesar receives a yellow card.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Gonzalo Gonzalez is replaced by Rosane.
64
Update Update
Ignacio Pais replaces Lautaro Villegas.
64
Update Update
Lautaro Gomez comes on for David Zalazar.
57
Update Update
Mateo Bajamich comes on for Juan Fernando Garro.
57
Update Update
Ibrahim Hesar is on, and Yeison Daniel Moreno Murillo is off.
55
Update Update
Offside.
53
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Christian Sepulveda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Adoryan attempts a header but misses the shot.
41
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
41
Attempt Attempt
Yeison Daniel Moreno Murillo attempted a header but missed the shot.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Update Update
Tiziano Perrotta's header is blocked.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Christian Sepulveda takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
34
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Villegas takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
33
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Christian Sepulveda takes a left-footed shot but misses.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Alanis takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
30
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Quiroga attempts a header but misses the shot.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
David Zalazar has a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
22
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Talpone takes a right-footed shot but misses.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Gonzalez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Adoryan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Juan Fernando Garro attempts a header but misses the shot.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Attempt Attempt
Tiziano Perrotta takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Jorge Balino.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between Estudiantes de Río Cuarto and Banfield reflected a low-scoring contest where possession did not translate into clear chances. Banfield held the xG advantage yet failed to convert it into goals. Estudiantes maintained territorial control without threatening consistently. The absence of red cards kept the game balanced throughout both halves. Efficiency metrics stayed aligned with the final scoreline. The significant deviation noted for the stronger side highlights how xG can diverge from actual results in tightly contested fixtures. Overall the match stayed within expected parameters despite the lack of goals.