Instituto vs San Lorenzo preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
InstitutoIACC
1 0
San LorenzoSLO
Full Time
Round 7 Clausura
Goal
|

CONTEXT

Instituto defeated San Lorenzo 1-0 in a match that remained level at 0-0 through halftime. Instituto controlled much of the attacking output with 1.87 expected goals while San Lorenzo managed only 0.39. Possession finished nearly even at 49 percent for the home side and 51 percent for the visitors. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment secured the points in line with the expected goals profile. No red cards were shown to either side and the game featured no major structural interruptions. The final margin reflected the underlying performance data without notable variance from the xG differential of 1.48. The result confirmed the home side as the clear winner on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Instituto recorded a significant deviation of 100 percent in performance metrics relative to pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency metrics remained in line with the overall match dynamics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The 1-0 outcome proved consistent with the expected goals differential of 1.48.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match market indicators for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Instituto posted 1.87 expected goals against San Lorenzo's 0.39.
  • Event impact: The match concluded without second-half adjustments or notable disruptive events.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and therefore produced no distortion to match structure.
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
C. Gariano
C. Gariano
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. Rodríguez
F. Rodríguez
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
C. Viglietti
C. Viglietti
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
Valentín Pompei
Valentín Pompei
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
Instituto D. Flores
D. Flores
VS
San Lorenzo N. Gorosito
N. Gorosito
1.73
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 63 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 63 W
Lanús Rank: 62 W
Platense Rank: 60 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 68 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 54 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 61 W
Huracán Rank: 65 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 W
Lanús Rank: 62 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.79
62.28
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Instituto
San Lorenzo
Power Score
64.79
62.28
League Position
9
13
Global Rank
421
507

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.

–
vs
Instituto — Opponent-weighted form score
San Lorenzo — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Instituto San Lorenzo

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Instituto

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

San Lorenzo

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.

Instituto
vs
San Lorenzo
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Instituto San Lorenzo
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
21%
28%
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.
-0.40 vs -0.11
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Instituto San Lorenzo
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
28%
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).
-0.11 vs -0.40
Instituto
San Lorenzo
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.

–
Instituto
vs
San Lorenzo
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Instituto San Lorenzo
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
Instituto 0.00
San Lorenzo 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Instituto San Lorenzo
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
Instituto 0.00
San Lorenzo 0.00
Instituto
San Lorenzo
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IACC had peak pressure around 98'.
  • IACC started the game with stronger pressure.
IACC Pressure SLO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IACC reached the top pressure at 98' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Instituto IACC Home
4 matches
San Lorenzo SLO Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-09-01T00:07:07+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 7 · Clausura
Stadium
Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón
Capacity
26535
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Carlos Andrés Gariano
Facundo Rodríguez
Carlos Viglietti
Valentín Pompei

Statistics

Possession
IACC
51%
SLO
49%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
4 Big Chances Created 2
10 Shots 4
60 Dangerous attacks 26
49 Possession 51
11 Corners 1
11 Free kicks 7
2 Yellow Cards 5

Match Overview

16 Ball Safe 26
8 Goal Kicks 14
4 Goal Attempts 1
5 Substitutions 3
31 Throwins 25
0 Hit Woodwork 1
12 Dribble Attempts 22
6 Successful Dribbles 8
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36

Attacking

99 Attacks 100
4 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

64 Long Passes 57
341 Passes 385
260 Successful Passes 300
76 Successful Passes Percentage 78
15 Key Passes 4
27 Successful Long Passes 30
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

Defensive

1 Saves 2
24 Tackles 14
12 Interceptions 9
56 Duels Won 47

Build-up

35 Total Crosses 9
8 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
7 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

29
Marcos Ledesma
Marcos Ledesma Goalkeeper
6.94
3
Diego Sosa
Diego Sosa Defender
7.01
6
Fernando Alarcón
Fernando Alarcón Defender
7
26
Leonel Mosevich
Leonel Mosevich Defender
6.84
30
Jonatan Galván
Jonatan Galván Defender
6.79
22
Agustín Massaccesi
Agustín Massaccesi
85'
6.76
44
Giuliano Cerato
Giuliano Cerato Defender
6.93
15
Matías Gallardo
Matías Gallardo Midfielder
6.84
13
Juan Ignacio Méndez
Juan Ignacio Méndez
73'
6.65
21
Jeremías Lázaro
Jeremías Lázaro Midfielder
6.84
7
Nicolás Guerra
Nicolás Guerra
80'
6.5
55
Gustavo Abregú
Gustavo Abregú Midfielder
6.82
17
Matías Tissera
Matías Tissera Attacker
6.61
9
Facundo Suárez
Facundo Suárez
73'
6.73
20
Jhon Córdoba
Jhon Córdoba Attacker
6.76
8
Jonás Acevedo
Jonás Acevedo
80'
6.6
Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

25
José Devecchi
José Devecchi Goalkeeper
6.64
2
Danilo Arboleda
Danilo Arboleda Defender
7.37
3
Teo Rodríguez Pagano
Teo Rodríguez Pagano Defender
6.59
19
Emiliano Amor
Emiliano Amor Defender
7
32
Ezequiel Herrera
Ezequiel Herrera Defender
6.84
5
Ignacio Perruzzi
Ignacio Perruzzi Midfielder
6.65
27
Martín Río
Martín Río
64'
6.39
11
Matías Reali
Matías Reali Midfielder
6.94
10
Facundo Gulli
Facundo Gulli
64'
6.72
22
Juan Pablo Álvarez
Juan Pablo Álvarez Midfielder
6.58
—
Juan Pablo Álvarez
64'
24
Nicolás Tripichio
Nicolás Tripichio Midfielder
6.99
9
Alexis Cuello
Alexis Cuello Attacker
6.94
29
Rodrigo Auzmendi
Rodrigo Auzmendi Attacker
6.92

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Ezequiel Herrera
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
Event
Diego Sosa
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
90+1'
90+1'
Event
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Agustín Massaccesi → Jonatan Galván
8th Substitution
85'
Event
Jonás Acevedo → Jhon Córdoba
6th Substitution
80'
Event
Nicolás Guerra → Jeremías Lázaro
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Juan Ignacio Méndez → Matías Gallardo
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Facundo Suárez → Matías Tissera
5th Substitution
73'
71'
Event
Alexis Cuello
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
65'
Event
Nicolás Tripichio
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
64'
Event
Facundo Gulli → Matías Reali
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Martín Río → Ignacio Perruzzi
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
→ Juan Pablo Álvarez
3rd Substitution
Event
Giuliano Cerato
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
53'
50'
Event
Ignacio Perruzzi
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Jhon Córdoba
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
39'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ezequiel Herrera receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Diego Sosa receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alexis Ricardo Cuello.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
89
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Guerra takes a right-footed shot but misses.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Jonas Acevedo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
85
Update Update
Agustin Massaccesi is on, and Jonathan Galvan is off.
82
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Auzmendi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Guerra takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
80
Update Update
Jonas Acevedo comes on for Jhon Cordoba.
80
Substitution Substitution
Nicolas Guerra is substituted off for Jeremías Lázaro.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Update Update
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez comes on for Matias Tissera.
73
Update Update
Juan Mendez is on, and Matias Gallardo is off.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Enzo Salas receives a yellow card.
70
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Cordoba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
65
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Nicolas Tripichio.
64
Update Update
Facundo Gulli comes on for Matias Reali.
64
Update Update
Enzo Salas is on, and Juan Pablo Alvarez is off.
64
Update Update
Enzo Salas is on, and Juan Pablo Alvarez is off.
64
Update Update
On comes Martin Rio, and Ignacio Perruzzi goes off.
60
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gallardo takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Giuliano Cerato with his right foot results in a goal.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Giuliano Cerato scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Matias Gallardo.
52
Attempt Attempt
Teo Rodriguez Pagano takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Attempt Attempt
Matias Tissera takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Ignacio Perruzzi.
45
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Auzmendi attempts a header but misses the shot.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Galvan takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Jhon Cordoba.
33
Attempt Attempt
Giuliano Cerato takes a right-footed shot but misses.
33
Update Update
Offside.
29
Attempt Attempt
Matias Tissera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Matias Tissera attempts a header but misses the shot.
26
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Cordoba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
25
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alexis Ricardo Cuello with his left foot, but it misses the target.
23
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Auzmendi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
23
Attempt Attempt
Jeremías Lázaro takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
Update Update
Gustavo Abregu attempts a header, but it is blocked.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Diego Sosa takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
3
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Fernando Ruben Alarcon Head Shot Missed
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Carlos Gariano.

CONCLUSION

The 1-0 victory for Instituto over San Lorenzo aligned closely with the expected goals distribution and confirmed the home side as the deserved winner. With a halftime score of 0-0 the second half produced the decisive goal while maintaining the overall performance gap. Possession remained balanced and neither side received a red card so the contest stayed structurally intact throughout. The xG figures of 1.87 to 0.39 accurately reflected the attacking superiority shown by Instituto. This outcome demonstrated consistency between statistical projections and the actual result without requiring adjustments for external factors. The match therefore served as a clear example of data-driven performance translating directly into the final scoreline.