Lanús vs Independiente preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez Mon, 17 Aug - 8:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
KICKOFF : Mon, 17 Aug - 8:00 PM
Round 5 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Lanús welcomes Independiente to Estadio Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez for a Liga Profesional de Fútbol encounter in the 2026 season's 2nd Phase. The visitors hold a modest power advantage of 5.6 points and sit fifth in the domestic standings compared to the hosts in 13th place. Independiente also carries superior recent form metrics into the fixture. Both sides operate without recent outing details available for deeper review. Set piece metrics remain unavailable due to low data confidence and reliance on proxies. Overall team structures suggest a competitive league clash where positioning and current momentum could influence proceedings. The match unfolds under standard league conditions without knockout implications.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Independiente leads with a 68.32 power score against Lanús at 62.67.
  • Form: Away side posts a 13.56 form score while home team registers 7.28.
  • Squad: Independiente ranks as the stronger team entering this league fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics stand unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: League positions show Independiente in fifth and Lanús in 13th domestically.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data carries low confidence with proxy usage applied.
  • xVariable: Power advantage favors the visitors by 5.6 points.
  • Market: Lanús 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Independiente 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Lanús M. Pellegrino
M. Pellegrino
VS
Independiente G. Quinteros Desábato
G. Quinteros Desábato
1.25
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.31
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 L
Instituto Rank: 64 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 64 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 73 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 62 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Platense Rank: 59 L
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 70 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 61 W
Estudiantes Rank: 70 W
Rosario Central Rank: 70 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 62 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.67
68.32
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lanús
Independiente
Power Score
62.67
68.32
League Position
13
5
Global Rank
496
332

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Lanús LAN Home
4 matches
Independiente IND Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
3
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:39:13+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 17, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 5 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez
Capacity
46619
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

26
Nahuel Hernán Losada
1
Franco Petroli
Franco Petroli Goalkeeper
3
Nicolás Morgantini
35
R. Dejesús López
28
Octavio Ontívero
Octavio Ontívero Defender
15
Raúl Alberto Loaiza Morelos
Raúl Alberto Loaiza Morelos Midfielder
23
Ramiro Ángel Carrera
10
Damián Marcelino Moreno
Damián Marcelino Moreno Midfielder
30
Agustín Cardozo
Agustín Cardozo Midfielder
8
Franco Nahuel Watson
5
Felipe Peña Biafore
27
Facundo Martín Sánchez
Facundo Martín Sánchez Midfielder
17
Diego Agustín Medina
9
Walter Ariel Bou
Walter Ariel Bou Attacker
20
Allam Steven Wlk Dure
Alexis Segovia
Alexis Segovia Attacker
25
Dylan Aquino
Dylan Aquino Attacker
18
Jeremías Luciano Chavero Pérez
Jeremías Luciano Chavero Pérez Attacker
37
Thomás De Martis
Thomás De Martis Attacker

Squad

1
Joaquín Blázquez
Joaquín Blázquez Goalkeeper
36
Sebastián Valdez
29
Leonardo Godoy
Leonardo Godoy Defender
13
Juan Manuel Fedorco
22
Facundo Zavala
Facundo Zavala Defender
26
Kevin Lomónaco
Kevin Lomónaco Defender
10
Luciano Javier Cabral
23
Iván José Marcone
Iván José Marcone Midfielder
32
Rubén David Martínez
14
Giovanni Lautaro Millán
37
Ayrton Joel Medina
Ayrton Joel Medina Midfielder
16
Mateo Pérez Curci
Mateo Pérez Curci Midfielder
15
Imanol Machuca
Imanol Machuca Attacker
Rodrigo Márquez
Rodrigo Márquez Attacker
18
Facundo Samuel Valdez
34
Felipe Tempone
Felipe Tempone Attacker

CONCLUSION

Lanús prepares to host a higher-placed opponent that demonstrates clearer momentum through elevated form indicators and domestic ranking. The power differential points toward a test for the home defense against an away attack that has shown consistency. Limited efficiency and set piece insights leave room for on-field adjustments during play. Both teams enter without knockout pressures, focusing purely on league points accumulation. Venue familiarity may aid Lanús in organizing early responses. Independiente will likely seek to exploit positional edges built over recent matches. The encounter promises tactical discipline from both benches aiming to secure positive results in the 2nd Phase.