Independiente vs Independiente Rivadavia preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Libertadores de América
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
IndependienteIND
0 – 0
Independiente RivadaviaINR
Full Time
Round 6 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

The match between Independiente and Independiente Rivadavia concluded with a 0-0 scoreline after both teams failed to score in either half. Independiente controlled 61 percent of possession while Independiente Rivadavia held 39 percent. Expected goals measured 0.9 for the home side and 0.74 for the visitors. The halftime score stood at 0-0 with even conditions at the break. No red cards were shown to either team. The data identified Independiente Rivadavia as the stronger side yet the result finished level. The outcome remained consistent with the xG values recorded. A significant deviation of 100 percent was noted for Independiente Rivadavia. Efficiency stayed in line with overall projections throughout the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded for Independiente Rivadavia.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with projections for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 result aligned with home xG of 0.9 and away xG of 0.74.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome proved consistent with market alignment.
  • xG expectations: Independiente posted 0.9 expected goals against 0.74 for Independiente Rivadavia.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the 0-0 draw between the sides.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion from dismissals took place.
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
Y. Falcón Pérez
Y. Falcón Pérez
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
P. Acevedo
P. Acevedo
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
H. Páez
H. Páez
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
J. Beligoy
J. Beligoy
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 G. Quinteros Desábato
G. Quinteros Desábato
VS
Independiente Rivadavia A. Berti
A. Berti
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.63
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lanús Rank: 63 W
Platense Rank: 59 L
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 70 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 61 W
Estudiantes Rank: 68 W
Rosario Central Rank: 68 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 56 W
Sarmiento Rank: 59 L
Huracán Rank: 65 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 63 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 61 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 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.
66.26
69.28
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Independiente
Independiente Rivadavia
Power Score
66.26
69.28
League Position
5
10
Global Rank
352
275

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

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

Independiente

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

Independiente Rivadavia

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
vs
Independiente Rivadavia
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Independiente Independiente Rivadavia
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
21%
21%
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.
-0.19 vs -0.15
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Independiente Independiente Rivadavia
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
21%
21%
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).
-0.15 vs -0.19
Independiente
Independiente Rivadavia
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
vs
Independiente Rivadavia
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Independiente Independiente Rivadavia
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
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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 0.00
Independiente Rivadavia 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Independiente Independiente Rivadavia
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
Independiente 0.00
Independiente Rivadavia 0.00
Independiente
Independiente Rivadavia
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IND had peak pressure around 82'.
  • IND started the game with stronger pressure.
  • Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
IND Pressure INR Pressure
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Pressure Index: IND reached the top pressure at 82' (91.46).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Independiente IND Home
3 matches
Independiente Rivadavia INR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
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: 2026-08-22T19:30:31+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 6 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Libertadores de América
Capacity
42000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Yael Falcón Pérez
Pablo Acevedo
Hugo Páez
Julián Beligoy

Statistics

Possession
IND
57%
INR
43%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 1
7 Shots 4
74 Dangerous attacks 30
61 Possession 39
11 Corners 3
12 Free kicks 7
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

59 Ball Safe 66
6 Goal Kicks 10
5 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
24 Throwins 22
1 Injuries 0
24 Dribble Attempts 8
10 Successful Dribbles 4
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

117 Attacks 78
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

42 Long Passes 61
471 Passes 315
375 Successful Passes 214
80 Successful Passes Percentage 68
8 Key Passes 5
17 Successful Long Passes 31
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 51

Defensive

3 Saves 3
9 Tackles 20
7 Interceptions 18
42 Duels Won 52

Build-up

25 Total Crosses 10
8 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
8 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Yael Falcón Pérez

Starting XI ▼

33
Rodrigo Rey
Rodrigo Rey Goalkeeper
6.82
4
Santiago Arias
Santiago Arias Defender
6.72
29
Leonardo Godoy
Leonardo Godoy
90'
22
Facundo Zabala
Facundo Zabala Defender
6.85
26
Kevin Lomónaco
Kevin Lomónaco Defender
6.78
35
Juan Miguel Arrayago
Juan Miguel Arrayago Defender
14
Lautaro Millán
Lautaro Millán Midfielder
6.91
10
Luciano Cabral
Luciano Cabral
82'
16
Mateo Pérez Curci
Mateo Pérez Curci Midfielder
6.56
8
Maximiliano Meza
Maximiliano Meza
90'
23
Iván Marcone
Iván Marcone Midfielder
6.87
7
Santiago Montiel
Santiago Montiel Attacker
7
19
Matías Abaldo
Matías Abaldo
71'
9
Gabriel Ávalos
Gabriel Ávalos Attacker
7.34
24
Josias Emanuel Palais
Josias Emanuel Palais Attacker
28
Maximiliano Gutiérrez
Maximiliano Gutiérrez
71'
6.76
Referee : Yael Falcón Pérez

Starting XI ▼

1
Nicolás Bolcato
Nicolás Bolcato Goalkeeper
6.81
2
Leonard Costa
Leonard Costa Defender
—
Leonard Costa
74'
3
Juan Elordi
Juan Elordi Defender
6.91
36
Ezequiel Bonifacio
Ezequiel Bonifacio Defender
6.54
—
Ezequiel Bonifacio
77'
40
Iván Villalba
Iván Villalba Defender
6.81
42
Sheyko Studer
Sheyko Studer Defender
6.89
5
Tomás Bottari
Tomás Bottari Midfielder
6.74
10
Matías Fernández
Matías Fernández Midfielder
6.86
—
Matías Fernández
86'
25
José Florentín
José Florentín Midfielder
7.13
9
Álex Arce
Álex Arce Attacker
7.04
17
Maximiliano Salas
Maximiliano Salas Attacker
6.73
—
Maximiliano Salas
77'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Matías Abaldo
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+4'
Event
Leonardo Godoy → Santiago Arias
8th Substitution
90'
Event
Maximiliano Meza → Mateo Pérez Curci
9th Substitution
90'
86'
Event
Luis Sequeira → Matías Fernández
7th Substitution
Event
Luciano Cabral → Lautaro Millán
6th Substitution
82'
81'
Event
Juan Elordi
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
78'
Event
Alex Vigo
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
77'
Event
Leonel Bucca → Maximiliano Salas
4th Substitution
77'
Event
Alex Vigo → Ezequiel Bonifacio
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Gonzalo Ríos → Leonard Costa
3rd Substitution
Event
Matías Abaldo → Santiago Montiel
1st Substitution
71'
Event
Maximiliano Gutiérrez → Josias Emanuel Palais
2nd Substitution
71'
62'
Event
Ezequiel Bonifacio
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Santiago Arias
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
58'

Match Commentary

89
Attempt Attempt
Luis Sequeira takes a left-footed shot but misses.
86
Update Update
Luis Sequeira is on, and Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez is off.
82
Update Update
Luciano Javier Cabral is on, and Lautaro Millan is off.
81
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Marcone attempts a header but misses the shot.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Juan Manuel Elordi.
80
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Marcone attempts a header but misses the shot.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alex Vigo receives a yellow card.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Millan takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Millan takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
74
Update Update
Gonzalo Rios is on, and Leonard Costa is off.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Update Update
Maximiliano Gutierrez is on, and Josias Palais is off.
71
Update Update
Matias Abaldo comes on for Santiago Montiel.
67
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ivan Marcone with his right foot is blocked.
66
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Marcone takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ezequiel Bonifacio receives a yellow card.
61
Update Update
Offside.
59
Attempt Attempt
Maximiliano Salas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
59
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Santiago Arias Naranjo.
57
Update Update
Offside.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Santiago Arias Naranjo receives a yellow card.
52
Update Update
Offside.
49
Update Update
Offside.
45
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Millan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
42
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
36
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Millan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
35
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Montiel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Villalba takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
23
Attempt Attempt
Matias Carlos Alberto Fernandez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
22
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Bottari takes a left-footed shot but misses.
17
Attempt Attempt
Alex Adrian Arce Barrios takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
13
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Zabala attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Gabriel Avalos Stumpf is saved.
9
Attempt Attempt
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla attempts a header but misses the shot.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Avalos Stumpf takes a shot with his head but misses.
5
Attempt Attempt
Jose Ignacio Florentin Bobadilla takes a header shot, but it misses the target.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.

CONCLUSION

Independiente maintained greater possession but could not convert their 0.9 xG into goals against a compact Independiente Rivadavia defense that limited chances effectively. The 0-0 result matched the modest xG totals and reflected the even halftime conditions. With no red cards issued the contest stayed balanced without external distortions. The significant deviation attributed to the away side did not prevent a level finish that aligned with pre-match expectations. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent across both halves. The stronger team designation for Independiente Rivadavia highlighted their resilience despite lower possession. Overall the data supported a draw as the logical outcome given the limited scoring opportunities created by either side.