Gimnasia La Plata vs Barracas Central preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo Sun, 9 Aug - 8:45 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Gimnasia La PlataGIM
2 0
Barracas CentralBAR
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 8:45 PM
Round 4 2nd Phase
Franco Torres - 90+2'
Goal
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CONTEXT

In an Argentine league fixture Gimnasia La Plata defeated Barracas Central 2-0 at home. The match remained level at halftime with both sides unable to break the deadlock despite Barracas Central enjoying 52 percent possession to the hosts 48 percent. Expected goals stood at 1.52 for Gimnasia La Plata and 0.48 for the visitors reflecting a clear edge in chance creation for the home team. The second half brought the decisive moments as Gimnasia La Plata found the net twice to secure the points. No red cards were shown and the game flowed without major interruptions. The stronger team delivered the expected outcome while the visitors failed to convert their possession into meaningful threats. This result leaves Gimnasia La Plata with momentum and Barracas Central searching for answers after a subdued display.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Gimnasia La Plata recorded a significant deviation from expected patterns in their win over Barracas Central.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the expected goals figures of 1.52 to 0.48.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with the projected result for the stronger side.
  • xG expectations: Home expected goals reached 1.52 while away expected goals finished at 0.48.
  • Event impact: Two second half goals delivered the decisive impact on the 2-0 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued leaving game flow free of any distortion.
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
N. Lamolina
N. Lamolina
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
M. Del Yesso
M. Del Yesso
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
L. Méndez
L. Méndez
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
C. Cernadas
C. Cernadas
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
Gimnasia La Plata A. Pereyra
A. Pereyra
VS
Barracas Central D. Ayude
D. Ayude
1.61
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.75
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aldosivi Rank: 57 W
River Plate Rank: 70 W
Racing Club Rank: 69 L
River Plate Rank: 67 L
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 69 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 63 W
Aldosivi Rank: 56 W
River Plate Rank: 70 W
Banfield Rank: 60 L
Racing Club Rank: 69 D
Belgrano Rank: 68 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 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.
66.86
61.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gimnasia La Plata
Barracas Central
Power Score
66.86
61.73
League Position
6
9
Global Rank
368
530

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
Gimnasia La Plata — Opponent-weighted form score
Barracas Central — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gimnasia La Plata Barracas Central

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

Gimnasia La Plata

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

Barracas Central

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

Gimnasia La Plata ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Barracas Central
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.60
29.04
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
29.04
37.60
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
Gimnasia La Plata +0.73 Efficiency Index
vs
Barracas Central -0.73 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Gimnasia La Plata
Barracas Central
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.

Gimnasia La Plata
vs
Barracas Central
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Gimnasia La Plata Barracas Central
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
26%
6%
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.
-0.40 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Gimnasia La Plata Barracas Central
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
6%
26%
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).
-0.03 vs -0.40
Gimnasia La Plata
Barracas Central
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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Gimnasia La Plata
vs
Barracas Central
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Gimnasia La Plata Barracas Central
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
—
—
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
Gimnasia La Plata 0.39
Barracas Central 0.31
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Gimnasia La Plata Barracas Central
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
—
—
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
Gimnasia La Plata 0.00
Barracas Central 0.05
Gimnasia La Plata
Barracas Central
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GIM had peak pressure around 66'.
  • GIM started the game with stronger pressure.
GIM Pressure BAR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GIM reached the top pressure at 66' (89.86).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Gimnasia La Plata GIM Home
3 matches
Barracas Central BAR Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
4
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:51:29+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-1-2
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 08:45 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo
Capacity
24544
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nicolás Lamolina
Maximiliano Del Yesso
Lucio Méndez
Cristian Cernadas

Statistics

Possession
GIM
48%
BAR
52%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 0
5 Shots 8
41 Dangerous attacks 42
48 Possession 52
2 Corners 1
18 Free kicks 7
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

94 Ball Safe 93
10 Goal Kicks 10
8 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 27
2 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
15 Dribble Attempts 26
8 Successful Dribbles 12
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 46

Attacking

103 Attacks 131
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

73 Long Passes 77
423 Passes 446
310 Successful Passes 334
73 Successful Passes Percentage 75
12 Key Passes 10
26 Successful Long Passes 40
36 Successful Long Passes Percentage 52

Defensive

2 Saves 4
27 Tackles 15
18 Interceptions 11
62 Duels Won 56

Build-up

13 Total Crosses 21
4 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

3 Offsides 3
7 Fouls 18

Lineup

Referee : Nicolás Lamolina

Starting XI ▼

23
Nelson Insfrán
Nelson Insfrán Goalkeeper
6.93
21
Enzo Martínez
Enzo Martínez Defender
6.92
24
Pedro Silva Torrejón
Pedro Silva Torrejón Defender
7.28
25
Alexis Steimbach
Alexis Steimbach Defender
7.38
35
Juan Cortazzo
Juan Cortazzo Defender
7.05
5
Ignacio Miramón
Ignacio Miramón Midfielder
6.93
18
Mateo Seoane
Mateo Seoane
Midfielder74'
7.08
8
Nacho Fernández
Nacho Fernández (C) Midfielder
7.21
31
Bautista Barros Schelotto
Bautista Barros Schelotto
Defender84'
6.38
10
Nicolás Barros Schelotto
Nicolás Barros Schelotto Midfielder
7.49
17
Lucas Janson
Lucas Janson
Attacker74'
6.53
16
Augusto Max
Augusto Max Midfielder
7.35
19
Agustín Colazo
Agustín Colazo Attacker
7.27
7
Manuel Panaro
Manuel Panaro
Attacker79'
6.5
29
Agustín Auzmendi
Agustín Auzmendi Attacker
6.75
26
Franco Torres
Franco Torres
Attacker79'
7.34
Referee : Nicolás Lamolina

Starting XI ▼

30
Marcelo Miño
Marcelo Miño Goalkeeper
7.12
6
Rodrigo Insúa
Rodrigo Insúa Defender
6.09
7
Juan Barbieri
Juan Barbieri
Attacker88'
13
Rafael Barrios
Rafael Barrios Defender
5.99
18
Manuel Duarte
Manuel Duarte
Midfielder72'
6.78
14
Kevin Jappert
Kevin Jappert Defender
6.75
15
Yonatthan Rak
Yonatthan Rak Defender
6.43
2
Nicolás Capraro
Nicolás Capraro
Defender46'
6.6
31
Nicolás Demartini
Nicolás Demartini Defender
6.1
5
Dardo Miloc
Dardo Miloc Midfielder
6.82
8
Tomás Porra
Tomás Porra Midfielder
7.04
10
Iván Tapia
Iván Tapia (C) Midfielder
6.71
21
Lucas Gamba
Lucas Gamba
Attacker72'
6.46
20
Jhonatan Candia
Jhonatan Candia Attacker
6.84
33
Gonzalo Maroni
Gonzalo Maroni
Midfielder60'
6.89
77
Facundo Bruera
Facundo Bruera Attacker
7

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Franco Torres
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
90+2'
88'
Event
Juan Barbieri → Rodrigo Insúa
10th Substitution
Event
Bautista Barros Schelotto → Nacho Fernández
9th Substitution
84'
Event
Augusto Max
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
82'
82'
Event
Gonzalo Maroni
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Manuel Panaro → Agustín Colazo
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Franco Torres → Agustín Auzmendi
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Lucas Janson → Nicolás Barros Schelotto
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Mateo Seoane → Ignacio Miramón
6th Substitution
74'
72'
Event
Manuel Duarte → Rafael Barrios
3rd Substitution
72'
Event
Lucas Gamba → Iván Tapia
4th Substitution
64'
Event
Tomás Porra
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
60'
Event
Gonzalo Maroni → Jhonatan Candia
2nd Substitution
Event
Alexis Steimbach
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
54'
Event
Agustín Colazo
Header / 1st Goal
46'
46'
Event
Nicolás Capraro → Yonatthan Rak
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
Rafael Barrios
Persistent fouling / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Ignacio Miramón
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
33'
27'
Event
Dardo Miloc
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Porra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Manuel Agustin Duarte takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Franco Torres scores with a right-footed shot.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Manuel Panaro Miramon takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Franco Torres takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
89
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Emanuel Gamba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Attempt Attempt
Alexis Steimbach takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Update Update
Juan Barbieri replaces Rodrigo Insua.
87
Update Update
Offside.
85
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Maroni takes a right-footed shot but misses.
84
Update Update
Bautista Barros Schelotto is on, and Ignacio Martin Fernandez is off.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Mateo Seoane with his right foot is saved.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Augusto Max.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gonzalo Maroni receives a yellow card.
81
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Porra attempts a header but misses the shot.
79
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Porra attempts a header but misses the shot.
79
Update Update
Franco Torres comes on for Xabier Auzmendi Arruabarrena.
78
Update Update
Manuel Panaro Miramon comes on for Agustin Colazo.
74
Substitution Substitution
Lucas Janson is substituted on for Nicolas Schelotto.
74
Update Update
Mateo Seoane is on, and Ignacio Miramon is off.
74
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Bruera takes a shot with his head but misses.
73
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Schelotto takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
72
Substitution Substitution
Lucas Emanuel Gamba is substituted off for Ivan Tapia.
72
Update Update
Manuel Agustin Duarte is on, and Rafael Barrios is off.
69
Attempt Attempt
Alexis Steimbach takes a left-footed shot but misses.
66
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Tapia takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Attempt Attempt
Xabier Auzmendi Arruabarrena takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tomas Porra receives a yellow card.
63
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Silva Torrejon takes a right-footed shot but misses.
63
Attempt Attempt
Juan Cruz Cortazzo takes a shot, but it's blocked.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Update Update
Ignacio Martin Fernandez's header is blocked.
60
Update Update
Gonzalo Maroni comes on for Jhonatan Candia.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alexis Steimbach.
52
Attempt Attempt
Xabier Auzmendi Arruabarrena takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
46
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Agustin Colazo Head Shot Goal
46
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
46
Update Update
Nicolas Capraro is on, and Yonatthan Rak is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Tapia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
44
Update Update
Offside.
42
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rafael Barrios receives a yellow card.
40
Attempt Attempt
Jhonatan Candia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ignacio Miramon with his right foot is blocked.
33
Attempt Attempt
Jhonatan Candia takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Update Update
VAR decision is pending.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ignacio Miramon receives a yellow card.
33
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Tapia takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
32
Update Update
Offside.
27
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Dardo Federico Miloc.
24
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Jappert takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Jappert takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
22
Attempt Attempt
Xabier Auzmendi Arruabarrena takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Update Update
Offside.
13
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Bruera takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
4
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Nicolas Lamolina.

CONCLUSION

Gimnasia La Plata controlled the narrative after a cautious opening period and converted their growing dominance into a deserved 2-0 victory. The halftime stalemate gave way to improved attacking cohesion that produced the two goals required to seal the points. Barracas Central held more of the ball yet created little of note and left the pitch without reward. The expected goals data accurately captured the home side superiority and the absence of dismissals ensured a straightforward contest. This performance reinforces Gimnasia La Plata position while highlighting areas Barracas Central must address to compete more effectively in future outings. The clean sheet and efficient finishing stand out as key positives for the winners.