Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes Sat, 1 Aug - 9:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
EstudiantesEST
3 0
Defensa y JusticiaDEF
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 9:00 PM
Round 3 2nd Phase
Goal
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CONTEXT

Estudiantes hosted Defensa y Justicia in a match that delivered a decisive home victory. The hosts took control immediately and netted three goals before the interval to lead 3-0 at halftime. Despite Defensa y Justicia holding 59 percent possession the visitors failed to convert their territorial advantage into meaningful chances. Estudiantes finished with 41 percent of the ball yet proved far more clinical in front of goal. Both sides recorded identical expected goals totals of 1.86 which highlighted the gap between process and outcome. No red cards were issued and the game concluded without further disciplinary incidents. The final scoreline of 3-0 reflected Estudiantes clinical finishing rather than overall dominance.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Estudiantes recorded a significant structural deviation by winning 3-0 against the expected balance.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team throughout the contest.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment showed equal values of 1.86 for both teams yet the score diverged sharply.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment confirmed the result stayed consistent with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations stood at 1.86 apiece reflecting balanced underlying numbers.
  • Event impact: Event impact centered on three first-half goals that produced the 3-0 halftime score.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent with zero dismissals recorded for either side.
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
S. Martínez
S. Martínez
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
P. Acevedo
P. Acevedo
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. Rovelli Ricciardi
J. Rovelli Ricciardi
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
G. Mascheroni
G. Mascheroni
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 A. Medina Reobasco
A. Medina Reobasco
VS
Defensa y Justicia J. Vaccari
J. Vaccari
1.69
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rank: 68 L
Racing Club Rank: 72 L
Platense Rank: 61 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 D
Instituto Rank: 64 W
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 62 W
Aldosivi Rank: 55 D
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 73 L
Independiente Rank: 71 L
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.93
60.35
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Estudiantes
Defensa y Justicia
Power Score
70.93
60.35
League Position
6
10
Global Rank
302
601

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

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

Estudiantes

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

Defensa y Justicia

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 ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Defensa y Justicia
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
39.88
38.22
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
38.22
39.88
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
Estudiantes +0.14 Efficiency Index
vs
Defensa y Justicia -0.14 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Estudiantes
Defensa y Justicia
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
vs
Defensa y Justicia
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Estudiantes Defensa y Justicia
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
41%
48%
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.
-0.77 vs -0.89
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Estudiantes Defensa y Justicia
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
48%
41%
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).
-0.89 vs -0.77
Estudiantes
Defensa y Justicia
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
vs
Defensa y Justicia
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Estudiantes Defensa y Justicia
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
Estudiantes 0.56
Defensa y Justicia 0.39
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Estudiantes Defensa y Justicia
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
Estudiantes 0.00
Defensa y Justicia 0.11
Estudiantes
Defensa y Justicia
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 91'.
  • EST started the game with stronger pressure.
EST Pressure DEF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: DEF reached the top pressure at 91' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Estudiantes EST Home
4 matches
Defensa y Justicia DEF Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
2
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
2
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:04:33+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 09:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Capacity
32530
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sebastián Nicolás Martínez
Pablo Acevedo
Juan Ignacio Rovelli Ricciardi
Guido Mascheroni

Statistics

Possession
EST
43%
DEF
57%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 0
7 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 6
27 Dangerous attacks 51
41 Possession 59
2 Corners 4
9 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

96 Ball Safe 86
0 Penalties 1
13 Goal Attempts 15
7 Substitutions 5
19 Throwins 15
3 Assists 0
2 Injuries 2
10 Dribble Attempts 8
10 Successful Dribbles 8
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 80

Attacking

83 Attacks 113

Possession

20 Long Passes 35
333 Passes 480
269 Successful Passes 407
81 Successful Passes Percentage 85
14 Key Passes 13

Defensive

8 Saves 7
8 Tackles 17
9 Interceptions 10
47 Duels Won 54

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 30

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
14 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

16
Fernando Muslera
Fernando Muslera Goalkeeper
9.76
4
Santiago Núñez
Santiago Núñez Defender
6.72
13
Gastón Benedetti
Gastón Benedetti Defender
6.93
20
Eric Meza
Eric Meza Defender
7.06
24
Tomás Palacios
Tomás Palacios Defender
7.64
26
Ramiro Funes Mori
Ramiro Funes Mori
Defender72'
6.66
10
Tiago Palacios
Tiago Palacios Midfielder
8.07
7
José Sosa
José Sosa
Midfielder70'
6.51
17
Joaquín Tobio Burgos
Joaquín Tobio Burgos Midfielder
7.44
21
Ezequiel Piovi
Ezequiel Piovi Midfielder
7.68
22
Alexis Castro
Alexis Castro Midfielder
6.43
8
Gabriel Neves
Gabriel Neves
Midfielder71'
6.33
29
Fabricio Pérez
Fabricio Pérez Midfielder
6.9
28
Brian Aguirre
Brian Aguirre
Attacker72'
6.4
9
Guido Carrillo
Guido Carrillo (C) Attacker
8.12
27
Lucas Alario
Lucas Alario
Attacker80'
6.39
Referee : Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Starting XI ▼

1
Matías Borgogno
Matías Borgogno Goalkeeper
7.44
2
Samuel Lucero
Samuel Lucero Defender
6.35
29
Damián Fernández
Damián Fernández Defender
6.16
33
Lucas Souto
Lucas Souto Defender
6.35
16
Ayrton Portillo
Ayrton Portillo
Midfielder14'
7.03
40
Máximo Rodríguez Defender
8
César Pérez
César Pérez Midfielder
7.46
15
Santiago Sosa
Santiago Sosa Midfielder
7.03
27
Domingo Blanco
Domingo Blanco
Midfielder64'
7.03
17
Agustín Hausch
Agustín Hausch Midfielder
6.47
—
Agustín Hausch
79'
19
David Barbona
David Barbona Midfielder
6.7
24
Juan Gutiérrez
Juan Gutiérrez Midfielder
6.9
9
Leandro Fernández
Leandro Fernández (C) Attacker
6.84
7
Tomás Agustín Pérez
Tomás Agustín Pérez
Attacker64'
6.91

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Gastón Benedetti
Goal Disallowed
90+3'
87'
Event
David Barbona
1st Missed Penalty
Event
Lucas Alario → Guido Carrillo
10th Substitution
80'
79'
Event
Ramiro Gagliardi → Agustín Hausch
9th Substitution
Event
Brian Aguirre → Fabricio Pérez
7th Substitution
72'
Event
Ramiro Funes Mori → Tomás Palacios
8th Substitution
72'
Event
Gabriel Neves → Alexis Castro
6th Substitution
71'
Event
José Sosa → Tiago Palacios
5th Substitution
70'
64'
Event
Domingo Blanco → Santiago Sosa
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
Tomás Agustín Pérez → Leandro Fernández
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Fernando Román → Máximo Rodríguez
4th Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Tomás Palacios
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
36'
34'
Event
Damián Fernández
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Fabricio Pérez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
28'
28'
Event
David Barbona
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Ezequiel Piovi
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
16'
14'
Event
Ayrton Portillo → Lucas Souto
1st Substitution
Event
Guido Carrillo
Header / 1st Goal
9'

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Brian Nicolas Aguirre scores, making it 4-0.
90
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado attempts a header but misses the shot.
88
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Gagliardi attempted a header but missed the shot.
87
Attempt Attempt
Domingo Blanco takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved by David Barbona.
87
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
85
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Fernando Aurelio Roman Villalba.
84
Update Update
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado's header is blocked.
82
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Gagliardi's header is saved.
82
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Gagliardi's header is saved.
80
Substitution Substitution
Lucas Alario is substituted off for Guido Marcelo Carrillo.
80
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
79
Update Update
Ramiro Gagliardi comes on for Agustin Hausch.
74
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Hausch takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
72
Update Update
Jose Ramiro Funes Mori comes on for Tiago Palacios.
72
Update Update
On Brian Nicolas Aguirre, off Fabricio Tomas Perez Serra.
71
Update Update
Gabriel Neves is on, and Alexis Castro is off.
70
Substitution Substitution
Jose Ernesto Sosa is substituted off for Tiago Palacios.
70
Update Update
Offside.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
66
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
64
Update Update
Domingo Blanco replaces Santiago Sosa.
64
Update Update
Tomas Perez Serra is on, and Leandro Miguel Fernandez is off.
64
Update Update
Fernando Aurelio Roman Villalba comes on for Máximo Rodríguez.
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado is saved.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Attempt Attempt
Guido Marcelo Carrillo's header is saved.
57
Attempt Attempt
Joaquin Tobio Burgos takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Ayrton Portillo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Sosa's right-footed shot is saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Hausch takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
43
Attempt Attempt
Eric Meza takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado with his left foot, but it misses the target.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Tiago Palacios scores with a left-footed shot.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Tiago Palacios scores, making it 3-0.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Damian Fernandez receives a yellow card.
30
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Miguel Fernandez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
David Barbona receives a yellow card.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Fabricio Perez.
26
Attempt Attempt
Alexis Castro attempts a header but misses the shot.
24
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado attempts a header but misses the shot.
24
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
23
Attempt Attempt
Fabricio Perez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Tiago Palacios takes a left-footed shot but misses.
19
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
19
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lucas Ezequiel Piovi scores with a right-footed shot.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lucas Ezequiel Piovi scores, making it 2-0.
14
Update Update
Ayrton Portillo comes on for Lucas Souto.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Guido Marcelo Carrillo with a header results in a goal.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Guido Marcelo Carrillo scores to make it 1-0.
8
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Ezequiel Piovi's header is saved.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Fabricio Perez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
2
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alexis Castro with his left foot, but he misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Sebastian Nicolas Martinez.

CONCLUSION

Estudiantes secured a commanding 3-0 win that underscored their ability to capitalize on early opportunities. All three goals arrived before halftime leaving Defensa y Justicia with little room to recover despite greater possession. The equal expected goals totals of 1.86 each illustrated how finishing quality can override statistical parity. Estudiantes demonstrated superior conversion rates while the visitors struggled to create clear openings. The absence of red cards ensured the contest remained eleven versus eleven throughout. This result reinforces Estudiantes status as the stronger side capable of delivering when chances arise. Overall the performance highlighted the importance of clinical execution over territorial control in determining the final outcome.