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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
2 – 0
2ND HALF 89
Unión Santa Fe USF
Live : 2nd Half Today 6:30 PM
Round 3 2nd Phase
Agustín Módica - 45+5' (P), 50'
Goal
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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

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.

Statistics

Possession
GYEM
50%
USF
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 5
22 Dangerous attacks 46
52 Possession 48
9 Corners 5
12 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

1 Penalties 0
5 Substitutions 5
19 Throwins 24
0 Hit Woodwork 3
1 Assists 0
8 Dribble Attempts 5
9 Successful Dribbles 5
41 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

78 Attacks 100

Possession

26 Long Passes 29
337 Passes 303
254 Successful Passes 233
78 Successful Passes Percentage 79
9 Key Passes 8

Defensive

4 Saves 5
7 Tackles 12
13 Interceptions 8
50 Duels Won 47

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 16

Discipline

0 Offsides 5
14 Fouls 13

Expected Lineup

Referee : Juan Pablo Loustau

Starting XI ▼

23
Cesar Rigamonti
Cesar Rigamonti Goalkeeper
6.95
9
Agustín Módica
Agustín Módica Centre Forward
2
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

In the second half at minute 45 Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza has taken qualitative control of proceedings against Unión Santa Fe. The home side has pressed higher and limited the visitors to fewer clear openings while building sustained pressure through midfield. Possession sits at sixty percent for the home team allowing them to recycle the ball and probe for openings. Expected goals remain close with a marginal edge to the away side yet the live leader has converted territory into the more threatening moments. No red cards have disrupted either lineup keeping both teams at full strength. This pattern marks a clear departure from pre-match signals that positioned the visitors as the stronger side. The efficiency of the home side has aligned well with their current territorial advantage and the match continues to evolve along these lines.

TL;DR

  • Live state: Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza holds the live state in the second half at minute 45.
  • Structural vs live: Live dynamics diverge from pre-match structure that favored Unión Santa Fe.
  • Projection vs live: Current live alignment stays neutral relative to pre-match projections.
  • xG trend: xG trend shows a tight contest with a slight edge to the away side at 0.65 versus 0.57.
  • Possession profile: Possession profile favors the home team at sixty percent against forty percent for the visitors.
  • Event impact: No red cards have occurred so event impact remains minimal on team structures.
  • Second-half outlook: Second-half outlook indicates continued efficiency in line with live developments.
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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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.
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
—
—
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 50'.
  • USF started the game with stronger pressure.
GYEM Pressure USF Pressure
⚡
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: 2026-08-01T18:00:50+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

The second half has seen Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza impose a higher tempo and better territorial control than anticipated before kickoff. Their ability to maintain sixty percent possession has restricted Unión Santa Fe to sporadic counters while the home side builds pressure through sustained phases. Although expected goals favor the visitors by a narrow margin the live leader has created the more consistent threat. With both teams still at full strength the contest remains open yet the current trajectory favors the side that has adapted better to the demands of the second half. Continued focus on midfield control will likely determine whether this live advantage can be extended.