Independiente Rivadavia vs Racing Club preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Independiente RivadaviaINR
3 1
Racing ClubRAC
Full Time
Round 7 Clausura
Álex Arce - 90+2'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Independiente Rivadavia hosted Racing Club in a match that concluded with a 3-1 final score after a 1-1 halftime where the sides were even. The home side recorded 43 percent possession against the visitors 57 percent. Independiente Rivadavia posted an expected goals total of 2.87 while Racing Club managed 0.92 for a differential of 1.95. The outcome proved consistent with the xG figures and the stronger team prevailed. A significant deviation occurred with Independiente Rivadavia identified as the deviation team. Efficiency remained in line with projections and the result aligned with pre-match indicators. No red cards were shown by either side.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Independiente Rivadavia recorded a significant structural deviation as the identified deviation team.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with projections for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The 3-1 outcome aligned with the home xG of 2.87 and away xG of 0.92.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Home xG reached 2.87 against away xG of 0.92 for a 1.95 differential.
  • Event impact: The match progressed from a 1-1 halftime to the 3-1 final without listed second half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards for both teams produced no distortion in the match.
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
?. Carranza
?. Carranza
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
F. Cano
F. Cano
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
M. Horticolou
M. Horticolou
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. Silcan Jerez
M. Silcan Jerez
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
Independiente Rivadavia A. Berti
A. Berti
VS
Racing Club J. Vojvoda
J. Vojvoda
1.63
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.24
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rank: 66 D
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 56 W
Sarmiento Rank: 61 L
Huracán Rank: 63 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Boca Juniors Rank: 70 D
Banfield Rank: 60 L
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 72 L
Tigre Rank: 64 L
Rosario Central Rank: 68 D
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 65 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 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.
70.19
68.08
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Independiente Rivadavia
Racing Club
Power Score
70.19
68.08
League Position
10
14
Global Rank
260
317

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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Independiente Rivadavia — Opponent-weighted form score
Racing Club — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Independiente Rivadavia Racing Club

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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Independiente Rivadavia

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

Racing Club

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.

Independiente Rivadavia
vs
Racing Club
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Independiente Rivadavia Racing Club
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
48%
11%
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.
-1.37 vs -0.10
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Independiente Rivadavia Racing Club
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
11%
48%
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 -1.37
Independiente Rivadavia
Racing Club
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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Independiente Rivadavia
vs
Racing Club
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Independiente Rivadavia Racing Club
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
Independiente Rivadavia 0.00
Racing Club 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Independiente Rivadavia Racing Club
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
Independiente Rivadavia 0.00
Racing Club 0.00
Independiente Rivadavia
Racing Club
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RAC had peak pressure around 46'.
  • INR started the game with stronger pressure.
INR Pressure RAC Pressure
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Pressure Index: RAC reached the top pressure at 46' (74.18).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Independiente Rivadavia INR Home
4 matches
Racing Club RAC Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
4
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-31T00:28:59+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 7 · Clausura
Stadium
Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini
Capacity
24000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Álvaro Carranza
Federico Cano
Martín Horticolou
Maximiliano Silcan Jerez

Statistics

Possession
INR
46%
RAC
54%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
6 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 5
38 Dangerous attacks 44
43 Possession 57
3 Corners 5
10 Free kicks 15
3 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

96 Ball Safe 100
1 Penalties 0
6 Goal Kicks 8
13 Goal Attempts 9
4 Substitutions 4
18 Throwins 18
0 Hit Woodwork 1
5 Injuries 2
10 Dribble Attempts 11
6 Successful Dribbles 7
60 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

92 Attacks 106
4 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

49 Long Passes 57
289 Passes 392
202 Successful Passes 298
70 Successful Passes Percentage 76
10 Key Passes 8
24 Successful Long Passes 20
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 35

Defensive

3 Saves 5
12 Tackles 15
15 Interceptions 13
42 Duels Won 52

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 18
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

4 Offsides 0
15 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Álvaro Carranza

Starting XI ▼

30
Nicolás Bolcato
Nicolás Bolcato Goalkeeper
6.84
2
Leonard Costa
Leonard Costa Defender
6.69
8
Leonel Bucca
Leonel Bucca Defender
6.87
3
Juan Elordi
Juan Elordi
Defender68'
6.92
40
Iván Villalba
Iván Villalba Defender
6.83
42
Sheyko Studer
Sheyko Studer Defender
6.91
28
Alex Vigo
Alex Vigo
Defender27'
6.73
5
Tomás Bottari
Tomás Bottari Midfielder
6.75
10
Matías Fernández
Matías Fernández Midfielder
6.86
11
Gonzalo Ríos
Gonzalo Ríos Midfielder
6.63
13
Alejo Osella
Alejo Osella
Defender89'
6.92
25
José Florentín
José Florentín Midfielder
7.13
9
Álex Arce
Álex Arce Attacker
7.03
17
Maximiliano Salas
Maximiliano Salas Attacker
6.95
43
Fabrizio Sartori
Fabrizio Sartori
Attacker68'
6.74
Referee : Álvaro Carranza

Starting XI ▼

25
Facundo Cambeses
Facundo Cambeses (C) Goalkeeper
6.9
4
Ezequiel Cannavo
Ezequiel Cannavo Defender
6.85
40
Francisco Fraga
Francisco Fraga
Attacker90'
6.6
18
Alfonso Espino
Alfonso Espino Defender
6.56
38
Mateo Martínez
Mateo Martínez Defender
43
Gonzalo Escudero
Gonzalo Escudero Defender
6.7
10
Matko Miljevic
Matko Miljevic Midfielder
6.99
11
Matías Zaracho
Matías Zaracho Midfielder
6.7
24
Adrián Fernández
Adrián Fernández
Midfielder63'
6.65
16
Ulises Ortegoza
Ulises Ortegoza Midfielder
6.86
7
Duván Vergara
Duván Vergara
Attacker76'
6.76
33
Leonel Pérez
Leonel Pérez Midfielder
6.8
9
Adrián Martínez
Adrián Martínez Attacker
6.54
17
Tomás Conechny
Tomás Conechny Attacker
6.71
35
Driden Alberto Campo Deusa
Driden Alberto Campo Deusa
Attacker63'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Álex Arce
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
90+2'
90'
Event
Francisco Fraga → Ezequiel Cannavo
8th Substitution
Event
Alejo Osella → Gonzalo Ríos
7th Substitution
89'
Event
José Florentín
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
86'
78'
Event
Adrián Fernández
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
76'
Event
Duván Vergara → Ulises Ortegoza
6th Substitution
Event
Gonzalo Ríos
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
74'
Event
Fabrizio Sartori
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
70'
Event
Juan Elordi → Leonel Bucca
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Fabrizio Sartori → Maximiliano Salas
5th Substitution
68'
63'
Event
Driden Alberto Campo Deusa → Tomás Conechny
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Adrián Fernández → Matías Zaracho
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Álex Arce
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
45+3'
Event
Gonzalo Ríos
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
39'
Event
Alex Vigo → Sheyko Studer
1st Substitution
27'
20'
Event
Matko Miljevic
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
18'
Event
Matías Zaracho
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Álex Arce
Goalkeeper save
9'
Event
Leonel Bucca
Penalty awarded
5'

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Alex Adrian Arce Barrios with his right foot results in a goal.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alex Adrian Arce Barrios with his left foot is saved.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alex Adrian Arce Barrios scores, making it 3-1.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Update Update
Francisco Fraga is on, and Ezequiel Cannavo is off.
89
Update Update
Alejo Osella comes on for Gonzalo Rios.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Rios takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Adrian Fernandez receives a yellow card.
76
Update Update
Offside.
76
Update Update
Duvan Vergara comes on for Ulises Ortegoza.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gonzalo Rios receives a yellow card.
73
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Campo Deusa takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Fabrizio Sartori takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Fabrizio Sartori scores, making it 2-1.
68
Update Update
Fabrizio Sartori comes on for Maximiliano Salas.
68
Update Update
Juan Manuel Elordi comes on for Leonel Bucca.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Update Update
Adrian Fernandez comes on for Federico Zaracho.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Alberto Campo Deusa comes on for Tomás Conechny.
61
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Rios takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
61
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Bottari takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
60
Attempt Attempt
Maximiliano Salas takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
57
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
57
Attempt Attempt
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios attempted a header, but it missed the target.
52
Attempt Attempt
Ulises Ortegoza takes a left-footed shot but misses.
49
Attempt Attempt
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Martinez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alex Adrian Arce Barrios.
44
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
42
Update Update
Offside.
42
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Martinez's header is saved.
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gonzalo Rios scores with a right-footed shot.
39
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
39
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
39
Attempt Attempt
Leonel Bucca takes a left-footed shot but misses.
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gonzalo Rios scores, making it 1-1.
32
Attempt Attempt
Federico Zaracho takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
27
Update Update
On comes Alex Vigo, off goes Sheyko Studer.
25
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic attempted a left-footed shot but missed.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Matko Miljevic takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Matko Miljevic scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Federico Zaracho.
18
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Federico Zaracho.
16
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Martinez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
14
Update Update
Offside.
13
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Rios takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
12
Attempt Attempt
Alfonso Espino takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
9
Attempt Attempt
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
9
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved! Alex Adrian Arce Barrios misses the penalty.
5
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Leonel Bucca.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Update Update
Offside.
2
Attempt Attempt
Maximiliano Salas takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Attempt Attempt
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Alvaro Carranza.

CONCLUSION

Independiente Rivadavia secured the 3-1 victory over Racing Club through superior xG creation and efficient conversion after the even 1-1 interval. Possession favored the visitors yet failed to translate into comparable threat levels. The significant deviation centered on the home side reflected their ability to exceed baseline expectations while maintaining alignment with available indicators. Absence of dismissals ensured the contest unfolded without external numerical imbalances. The xG differential of 1.95 accurately anticipated the margin and reinforced the consistency between underlying metrics and the observed result. Overall the performance highlighted structural advantages that persisted across both halves.