Huracán vs Banfield preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó Sat, 25 Jul - 12:15 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
HuracánHUR
1 0
BanfieldBAN
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 12:15 AM
Round 1 2nd Phase
Goal
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CONTEXT

Huracán defeated Banfield 1-0 in a match that stayed level at 0-0 through halftime. The home side held 58 percent possession against the visitors 42 percent while generating 1.55 expected goals to 0.44. The stronger team prevailed as the sole goal arrived after the break to decide the outcome. No red cards occurred and the result proved consistent with the expected goals differential of 1.11. A significant 100 percent deviation was recorded for Huracán whose performance aligned with pre-match indicators. Efficiency remained in line with projections throughout the contest and the final score reflected the underlying data without distortion from disciplinary events.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Huracán recorded a significant 100 percent deviation in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final result proved consistent with the expected goals differential of 1.11.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Huracán posted 1.55 expected goals against Banfield's 0.44.
  • Event impact: The second-half goal secured the 1-0 win for the home side.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown and match dynamics remained undistorted.
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. Pafundi
J. Pafundi
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
E. Grünmann
E. Grünmann
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
Federico La Penna
Federico La Penna
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
M. Recalde
M. Recalde
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
Huracán D. Martínez
D. Martínez
VS
Banfield P. Troglio
P. Troglio
1.41
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.13
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 72 W
Racing Club Rank: 69 D
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
Tigre Rank: 65 D
Rosario Central Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Barracas Central Rank: 59 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 60 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 D
Lanús Rank: 65 L
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
Tigre Rank: 65 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.81
59.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Huracán
Banfield
Power Score
63.81
59.17
League Position
7
15
Global Rank
424
572

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
Huracán — Opponent-weighted form score
Banfield — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Huracán Banfield

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

Huracán

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

Banfield

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

Huracán ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Banfield
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
40.52
16.67
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
16.67
40.52
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
Huracán +2.04 Efficiency Index
vs
Banfield -2.04 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Huracán
Banfield
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.

Huracán
vs
Banfield
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Huracán Banfield
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
34%
22%
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.
-0.53 vs -0.10
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Huracán Banfield
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
22%
34%
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).
-0.10 vs -0.53
Huracán
Banfield
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.

–
Huracán
vs
Banfield
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Huracán Banfield
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
Huracán 0.42
Banfield 0.13
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Huracán Banfield
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
Huracán 0.00
Banfield 0.02
Huracán
Banfield
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HUR had peak pressure around 66'.
  • HUR started the game with stronger pressure.
HUR Pressure BAN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HUR reached the top pressure at 66' (87.96).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Huracán HUR Home
4 matches
Banfield BAN Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
3
Draws
3
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:00:20+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 12:15 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó
Capacity
48314
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Juan Pafundi
Erik Grünmann
Federico La Penna
Marcos Iván Recalde

Statistics

Possession
HUR
57%
BAN
43%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 0
8 Shots 3
50 Dangerous attacks 40
58 Possession 42
4 Corners 2
12 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

69 Ball Safe 70
7 Goal Kicks 9
14 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
30 Throwins 17
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 0
1 Injuries 1
22 Dribble Attempts 18
10 Successful Dribbles 9
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

122 Attacks 86
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

56 Long Passes 56
481 Passes 335
393 Successful Passes 247
82 Successful Passes Percentage 74
18 Key Passes 3
20 Successful Long Passes 23
36 Successful Long Passes Percentage 41

Defensive

1 Saves 10
15 Tackles 17
13 Interceptions 7
50 Duels Won 55

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 16
6 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

0 Offsides 5
11 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Juan Pafundi

Starting XI ▼

1
Hernán Galíndez
Hernán Galíndez (C) Goalkeeper
6.75
2
Lucas Blondel
Lucas Blondel Defender
7.12
21
Hugo Nervo
Hugo Nervo Defender
7.14
25
César Ibáñez
César Ibáñez Defender
7.51
19
Leandro Lescano
Leandro Lescano
Defender89'
35
Máximo Palazzo
Máximo Palazzo Defender
7.32
7
Óscar Cortés
Óscar Cortés Midfielder
7.37
11
Thaiel Peralta
Thaiel Peralta
Midfielder89'
8
Leonardo Gil
Leonardo Gil Midfielder
8.17
10
Óscar Romero
Óscar Romero
Midfielder89'
15
Facundo Waller
Facundo Waller Midfielder
6.59
24
Facundo Kalinger di Napoli
Facundo Kalinger di Napoli
Midfielder30'
7
20
Emmanuel Ojeda
Emmanuel Ojeda Midfielder
6.74
9
Jordy Caicedo
Jordy Caicedo Attacker
7.54
17
Juan Bisanz
Juan Bisanz Attacker
7.12
6
Fabio Pereyra
Fabio Pereyra
Defender82'
6.48
Referee : Juan Pafundi

Starting XI ▼

1
Facundo Sanguinetti
Facundo Sanguinetti (C) Goalkeeper
8.62
2
Danilo Arboleda
Danilo Arboleda Defender
6.91
6
Nicolás Meriano
Nicolás Meriano Defender
6.9
24
Santiago López García
Santiago López García Defender
6.22
27
Ignacio Abraham
Ignacio Abraham Defender
6.63
5
Santiago Esquivel
Santiago Esquivel Midfielder
6.7
21
Lautaro Villegas
Lautaro Villegas
Midfielder58'
6.49
10
Lautaro Gómez
Lautaro Gómez Midfielder
6.33
18
Federico Medina
Federico Medina
Midfielder72'
6.58
35
I. Pais
I. Pais Midfielder
7.16
33
Neyder Moreno
Neyder Moreno
Midfielder79'
6.56
40
David Zalazar
David Zalazar Midfielder
6.74
20
Tomás Adoryán
Tomás Adoryán
Midfielder58'
6.68
9
Bruno Sepúlveda
Bruno Sepúlveda Attacker
6.46
30
Federico Anselmo
Federico Anselmo
Attacker72'
6.5
17
Tiziano Perrota
Tiziano Perrota Attacker
6.89

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Tomás Adoryán
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Leandro Lescano → César Ibáñez
8th Substitution
89'
Event
Thaiel Peralta → Óscar Cortés
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Óscar Romero → Leonardo Gil
10th Substitution
89'
Event
Fabio Pereyra → Juan Bisanz
7th Substitution
82'
79'
Event
Neyder Moreno → I. Pais
6th Substitution
Event
César Ibáñez
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
75'
72'
Event
Federico Anselmo → Bruno Sepúlveda
4th Substitution
72'
Event
Federico Medina → Lautaro Gómez
5th Substitution
Event
Jordy Caicedo
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
65'
58'
Event
Tomás Adoryán → David Zalazar
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Lautaro Villegas → Santiago Esquivel
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Santiago Esquivel
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
36'
Event
David Zalazar
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Facundo Kalinger di Napoli → Facundo Waller
1st Substitution
30'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 1-0.
90
Attempt Attempt
Neyder Moreno takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Update Update
Offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar David Romero Villamayor with his left foot, but it misses the target.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Tomas Adoryan.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Oscar David Romero Villamayor comes on for Leonardo Gil.
89
Update Update
Leandro Lescano is on, and Cesar Ibanez is off.
89
Update Update
On comes Thaiel Peralta, off goes Oscar Cortes.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Update Update
Fabio Jesus Alberto Pereyra is on, and Juan Francisco Bisanz is off.
79
Substitution Substitution
Neyder Moreno is substituted for Ignacio Pais.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Cesar Ibanez receives a yellow card.
74
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Cortes takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
72
Update Update
Federico Medina comes on for Lautaro Gomez.
72
Substitution Substitution
Federico Marcelo Anselmo is substituted off for Bruno Christian Sepulveda.
71
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Cortes takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina with his right foot results in a goal.
65
Attempt Attempt
Hugo Martin Nervo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Hugo Martin Nervo.
64
Attempt Attempt
Juan Francisco Bisanz takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Cortes with his right foot, but it misses the target.
62
Attempt Attempt
Juan Francisco Bisanz takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
60
Attempt Attempt
Jordy Josue Caicedo Medina takes a right-footed shot but misses.
60
Attempt Attempt
Juan Francisco Bisanz takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
58
Update Update
Tomas Adoryan comes on for David Zalazar.
58
Update Update
Lautaro Villegas is on, and Santiago Esquivel is off.
58
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Kalinger takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
56
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Santiago Esquivel receives a yellow card.
53
Update Update
Offside.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Gomez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
49
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Kalinger takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Blondel takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Gil takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Update Update
Offside.
40
Attempt Attempt
Tiziano Perrotta's right-footed shot is blocked.
38
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Cortes takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Juan Francisco Bisanz takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
David Zalazar receives a yellow card.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Pais takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Cortes with his right foot is saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Cortes with his right foot, but it misses the target.
30
Substitution Substitution
Facundo Kalinger is substituted off for Facundo Federico Waller Martiarena.
28
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Federico Waller Martiarena takes a left-footed shot but misses.
20
Update Update
Offside.
20
Update Update
Offside.
18
Attempt Attempt
David Zalazar takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
18
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Federico Waller Martiarena takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Juan Francisco Bisanz takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
Attempt Attempt
Juan Francisco Bisanz attempts a header but misses the shot.
6
Update Update
Offside.
6
Update Update
Offside.
5
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ibanez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Juan Pafundi.

CONCLUSION

Huracán claimed a deserved 1-0 victory over Banfield through superior possession and chance creation that matched the expected goals figures. The home team controlled the game after a scoreless first half and converted their advantage into the decisive goal. With no red cards issued the contest proceeded without disciplinary interruptions and the stronger side delivered the expected result. The significant deviation highlighted Huracán's dominance while efficiency stayed aligned with projections. Overall the data supported the final scoreline and confirmed the absence of any external factors altering the balance between the two sides.