Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza vs Unión Santa Fe preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Feliciano Gambarte
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Gimnasia y Esgrima MendozaGYEM
2 0
Unión Santa FeUSF
Full Time
Round 3 2nd Phase
Agustín Módica - 45+5' (P), 50'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 2–0 Unión Santa Fe. The result saw Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza take the points. Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 1.7 – 1 Unión Santa Fe. Possession was 52%–48%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 2-0 Unión Santa Fe. Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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: 60 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 74 L
Lanús Rank: 65 W
Platense Rank: 61 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Platense Rank: 60 D
Belgrano Rank: 70 L
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 74 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 D
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 70 D
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 60 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.
44.64
63.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Unión Santa Fe
Power Score
44.64
63.01
League Position
11
12
Global Rank
485
529

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 Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Unión Santa Fe
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.06
32.60
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
32.60
31.06
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 y Esgrima Mendoza -0.13 Efficiency Index
vs
Unión Santa Fe +0.13 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Unión Santa Fe
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 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.
71%
10%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.22 vs -0.10
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.
10%
71%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.10 vs -0.22
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
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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
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 0.65
Unión Santa Fe 0.25
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
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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
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 0.00
Unión Santa Fe 0.09
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 50'.
  • USF started the game with stronger pressure.
GYEM Pressure USF Pressure
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Pressure Index: GYEM reached the top pressure at 50' (84.61).

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: 2026-08-02T00:04:12+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
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

Statistics

Possession
GYEM
50%
USF
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 6
23 Dangerous attacks 53
52 Possession 48
9 Corners 5
14 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

1 Penalties 0
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 29
0 Hit Woodwork 3
1 Assists 0
9 Dribble Attempts 5
9 Successful Dribbles 5
39 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

84 Attacks 108

Possession

32 Long Passes 30
374 Passes 341
286 Successful Passes 269
77 Successful Passes Percentage 79
9 Key Passes 8

Defensive

4 Saves 5
7 Tackles 13
15 Interceptions 8
59 Duels Won 51

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 17

Discipline

0 Offsides 5
14 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Juan Pablo Loustau

Starting XI ▼

23
Cesar Rigamonti
Cesar Rigamonti Goalkeeper
7.53
3
Matías Recalde
Matías Recalde Defender
7.06
4
Ezequiel Muñoz
Ezequiel Muñoz Defender
7.34
22
Juan Franco
Juan Franco Defender
6.29
32
L. Paredes
L. Paredes
Defender88'
42
Lautaro Carrera
Lautaro Carrera Defender
6.72
19
Julián Ceballos
Julián Ceballos Midfielder
6.78
21
Fermin Antonini
Fermin Antonini (C) Midfielder
6.9
5
Nahuel Octavio Barboza
Nahuel Octavio Barboza
Midfielder76'
6.69
26
Facundo Lencioni
Facundo Lencioni Midfielder
8.04
30
Esteban Fernández
Esteban Fernández Midfielder
6.88
16
Germán Guiffrey
Germán Guiffrey
Defender46'
6.98
9
Agustín Módica
Agustín Módica Attacker
2
8.36
17
Ignacio Sabatini
Ignacio Sabatini
Attacker80'
6.23
11
Santiago Rodríguez
Santiago Rodríguez Attacker
6.56
7
Luciano Cingolani
Luciano Cingolani
Attacker46'
7.06
Referee : Juan Pablo Loustau

Starting XI ▼

21
Matías Mansilla
Matías Mansilla Goalkeeper
7.11
18
Lucas Ayala Defender
26
Juan Pablo Ludueña
Juan Pablo Ludueña Defender
6.17
35
Lautaro Vargas
Lautaro Vargas Defender
6.69
15
Juan Pintado
Juan Pintado
Defender67'
6.33
44
Tomás Fagioli Defender
5
Lucas Menossi
Lucas Menossi Midfielder
6.89
10
Ignacio Malcorra
Ignacio Malcorra Midfielder
6.92
43
Eric Ramírez
Eric Ramírez
Attacker80'
6.47
17
Joaquín Mosqueira
Joaquín Mosqueira Midfielder
6.56
19
Marcelo Estigarribia
Marcelo Estigarribia
Attacker59'
6.44
20
Julián Palacios
Julián Palacios Midfielder
6.87
25
Cristian Tarragona
Cristian Tarragona (C) Attacker
7.03
31
Misael Aguirre
Misael Aguirre Attacker
6.18
22
Brahian David Cuello
Brahian David Cuello
Midfielder80'
6.55

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
L. Paredes → Juan Franco
10th Substitution
88'
Event
Ignacio Sabatini → Agustín Módica
9th Substitution
80'
80'
Event
Brahian David Cuello → Misael Aguirre
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Eric Ramírez → Ignacio Malcorra
8th Substitution
Event
Nahuel Octavio Barboza → Fermin Antonini
6th Substitution
76'
67'
Event
Juan Pintado → Lautaro Vargas
4th Substitution
67'
Event
Bruno Pittón → Lucas Ayala
5th Substitution
59'
Event
Marcelo Estigarribia → Joaquín Mosqueira
3rd Substitution
Event
Agustín Módica
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
50'
Event
Luciano Cingolani → Santiago Rodríguez
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Germán Guiffrey → Esteban Fernández
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Agustín Módica
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
45+5'
Event
Facundo Lencioni
Penalty Confirmed
45+1'
Event
Facundo Lencioni
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
14'
Event
Esteban Fernández
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
7'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Brahian Cuello takes a left-footed shot but misses.
88
Update Update
Luciano Paredes comes on for Juan Jose Franco Arrellaga.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ignacio Sabatini Charparin with his right foot is saved.
80
Update Update
Brahian Cuello comes on for Misael Aguirre.
80
Update Update
Ignacio Sabatini Charparin is on, and Agustin Ignacio Modica is off.
80
Update Update
Eric Kleybel Ramirez Matheus is on, and Victor Ignacio Malcorra is off.
79
Update Update
Offside.
78
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
78
Attempt Attempt
Julian Palacios takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
76
Update Update
Nahuel Barboza is on, and Fermin Antonini is off.
75
Attempt Attempt
Luciano Cingolani takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
67
Substitution Substitution
Bruno Pitton is substituted on for Lucas Ayala.
67
Update Update
Juan de Dios Pintado Leines comes on for Lautaro Vargas.
64
Attempt Attempt
Matias Recalde takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Update Update
Offside.
60
Update Update
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia is on, and Joaquin Mosqueira is off.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Agustin Ignacio Modica takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Agustin Ignacio Modica scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Facundo Lencioni.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Agustin Ignacio Modica takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Agustin Ignacio Modica scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Facundo Lencioni.
47
Attempt Attempt
Joaquin Mosqueira takes a left-footed shot but misses.
47
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
46
Update Update
Luciano Cingolani comes on for Santiago Rodriguez.
46
Substitution Substitution
On German Guiffrey, Esteban Fernandez is substituted off.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Agustin Ignacio Modica takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Agustin Ignacio Modica scores, making it 1-0.
45
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Facundo Lencioni.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Lencioni takes a right-footed shot but misses.
42
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.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 2-0 Unión Santa Fe. Structural assessment: Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.