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Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza vs Unión Santa Fe preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Feliciano Gambarte Today - 6:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza GYEM
0 – 0
1ST HALF 46
Unión Santa Fe USF
Live : 1st Half Today 6:30 PM
Round 3 2nd Phase

Events

1ST-HALF
Event
Facundo Lencioni
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
14'
Event
Esteban Fernández
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
7'

Match Commentary

45
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a right-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
40
Update Update
Offside.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Misael Aguirre takes a left-footed shot but misses.
38
Attempt Attempt
Misael Aguirre takes a left-footed shot but misses.
37
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Rodriguez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Carrera attempts a header but misses the shot.
33
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Carrera takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Ignacio Modica attempts a header but misses the shot.
28
Attempt Attempt
Esteban Fernandez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
25
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
25
Update Update
Offside.
22
Attempt Attempt
Misael Aguirre takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
19
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Ayala takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Facundo Lencioni.
7
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Esteban Fernandez receives a yellow card.
6
Attempt Attempt
Misael Aguirre takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
3
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Rodriguez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Juan Pablo Loustau.

Statistics

Possession
GYEM
56%
USF
44%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 2
14 Dangerous attacks 17
61 Possession 39
6 Corners 3
6 Free kicks 5
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

15 Throwins 11
0 Hit Woodwork 2
2 Dribble Attempts 1
2 Successful Dribbles 1
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 20

Attacking

43 Attacks 40

Possession

13 Long Passes 17
176 Passes 107
135 Successful Passes 83
79 Successful Passes Percentage 78
5 Key Passes 4

Defensive

3 Saves 2
4 Tackles 5
6 Interceptions 7
20 Duels Won 21

Build-up

5 Total Crosses 10

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
5 Fouls 6

Expected Lineup

Referee : Juan Pablo Loustau

Starting XI ▼

23
Cesar Rigamonti
Cesar Rigamonti Goalkeeper
6.95
9
Agustín Módica
Agustín Módica Centre Forward
6.87
19
Julián Ceballos
Julián Ceballos Attacker
6.76
17
Ignacio Sabatini
Ignacio Sabatini Attacker
6.79
3
Matías Recalde
Matías Recalde Left Back
6.69
30
Esteban Fernández
Esteban Fernández Central Midfield
6.72
4
Ezequiel Muñoz
Ezequiel Muñoz Right Back
6.99
22
Juan Franco
Juan Franco Right Back
6.46
42
Lautaro Carrera
Lautaro Carrera Left Back
6.61
21
Fermin Antonini
Fermin Antonini Central Midfield
6.69
26
Facundo Lencioni
Facundo Lencioni Central Midfield
7.16
Referee : Juan Pablo Loustau

Starting XI ▼

21
Matías Mansilla
Matías Mansilla Goalkeeper
6.84
22
Brahian David Cuello
Brahian David Cuello Midfielder
6.67
20
Julián Palacios
Julián Palacios Midfielder
7.01
31
Misael Aguirre
Misael Aguirre Attacker
6.56
25
Cristian Tarragona
Cristian Tarragona Attacker
7.08
8
Emilio Giaccone
Emilio Giaccone Central Midfield
6.66
44
Tomas Fagioli
Tomas Fagioli Right Back
5
Lucas Menossi
Lucas Menossi Central Midfield
6.86
26
Juan Pablo Ludueña
Juan Pablo Ludueña Left Back
6.87
18
Lucas Ayala
Lucas Ayala Left Back
35
Lautaro Vargas
Lautaro Vargas Right Back
6.83

CONTEXT

The first half has just begun between Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza and Unión Santa Fe with both sides showing measured intent in the opening exchanges. Possession sits evenly split as each team probes for openings without committing numbers forward too early. No cards have been shown and the contest remains free of disruptive incidents that could alter the flow. Pre-match signals pointed to Unión Santa Fe carrying greater structural strength yet the live picture reflects a balanced start where neither side has seized clear initiative. Expected goals remain unformed given the minimal minutes played and the absence of sustained pressure in either penalty area. The qualitative leader is level as the sides settle into their patterns with efficiency staying aligned to initial expectations. Play continues in a controlled manner with both teams prioritizing structure over immediate risk.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The match is in the opening moments of the first half with both teams level.
  • Structural vs live: Pre-match signals favored Unión Santa Fe but the live situation shows an even contest.
  • Projection vs live: The live alignment remains neutral compared to pre-match expectations.
  • xG trend: Expected goals data is not yet available as the game has just begun.
  • Possession profile: Both sides hold equal possession at fifty percent each in the early stages.
  • Event impact: No cards or major events have occurred keeping the situation in line with pre-match.
  • Second-half outlook: The even start suggests a balanced approach heading into the break and beyond.
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. Loustau
J. Loustau
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
S. Rainieri
S. Rainieri
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
F. García
F. García
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
P. Núñez
P. Núñez
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 y Esgrima Mendoza D. Franco Gatti
D. Franco Gatti
VS
Unión Santa Fe L. Madelón
L. Madelón
1.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.41
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
San Lorenzo Rank: 63 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 62 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 74 L
Lanús Rank: 66 W
Platense Rank: 62 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Platense Rank: 60 D
Belgrano Rank: 71 L
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 74 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 64 D
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 70 D
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 61 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 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.
44.61
64.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Unión Santa Fe
Power Score
44.61
64.99
League Position
11
10
Global Rank
521
495

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 y Esgrima Mendoza — Opponent-weighted form score
Unión Santa Fe — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Unión Santa Fe

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 y Esgrima Mendoza

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

Unión Santa Fe

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
vs
Unión Santa Fe
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Unión Santa Fe
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
46%
4%
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.
-0.26 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Unión Santa Fe
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
4%
46%
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 -0.26
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Unión Santa Fe
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 y Esgrima Mendoza
vs
Unión Santa Fe
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Unión Santa Fe
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
—
—
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 y Esgrima Mendoza 0.00
Unión Santa Fe 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Unión Santa Fe
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
—
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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
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 0.00
Unión Santa Fe 0.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Unión Santa Fe
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GYEM had peak pressure around 34'.
  • USF started the game with stronger pressure.
GYEM Pressure USF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GYEM reached the top pressure at 34' (82.66).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza GYEM Home
1 matches
Unión Santa Fe USF Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
0
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T18:00:50+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
C. Rigamonti
23 C. Rigamonti
J. Franco Arrellaga
22 J. Franco Arrellaga
E. Muñoz
4 E. Muñoz
L. Carrera
42 L. Carrera
M. Recalde
3 M. Recalde
E. Fernández
30 E. Fernández
F. Antonini
21 F. Antonini
F. Lencioni
26 F. Lencioni
I. Sabatini Charparin
17 I. Sabatini Charparin
A. Módica
9 A. Módica
J. Ceballos
19 J. Ceballos
M. Mansilla
21 M. Mansilla
L. Ayala
18 L. Ayala
J. Ludueña
26 J. Ludueña
T. Fagioli
44 T. Fagioli
L. Vargas
35 L. Vargas
B. Cuello
22 B. Cuello
E. Giaccone
8 E. Giaccone
L. Menossi
5 L. Menossi
J. Palacios
20 J. Palacios
M. Aguirre
31 M. Aguirre
C. Tarragona
25 C. Tarragona

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Feliciano Gambarte
Capacity
11500
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Juan Pablo Loustau
Sebastián Rainieri
Federico García
Pablo Núñez

CONCLUSION

At this live stage, the run of play and underlying metrics suggest a in line path versus pre-match expectations. Projection alignment is neutral, while efficiency indicators are in line with. The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.