Lanús vs San Lorenzo preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez Sun, 26 Jul - 12:30 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
LanúsLAN
1 0
San LorenzoSLO
Full Time Sun, 26 Jul 12:30 AM
Round 1 2nd Phase
Goal
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CONTEXT

Lanús defeated San Lorenzo 1-0 in a match that stayed level at 0-0 through halftime. The home side generated 1.91 expected goals while the visitors managed just 0.71, creating a clear 1.2 differential despite both teams holding exactly 50 percent possession. No red cards were shown to either side, preserving full squads for the entire contest. The decisive goal arrived after the break and proved sufficient for the victory. Lanús, identified as the stronger team beforehand, delivered an outcome fully consistent with the underlying performance data. The significant deviation recorded for the winners reflected their ability to outperform structural expectations on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Lanús recorded a significant 100 percent structural deviation as the stronger side.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The 1-0 result stayed consistent with xG alignment favoring Lanús.
  • Market alignment: The final outcome proved market aligned with available indicators.
  • xG expectations: Lanús met xG expectations by posting 1.91 against San Lorenzo's 0.71.
  • Event impact: The second-half goal delivered the decisive event impact in the 1-0 win.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no red card distortion during 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
L. Rey Hilfer
L. Rey Hilfer
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
S. Rainieri
S. Rainieri
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
P. Gualtieri
P. Gualtieri
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. Broggi
J. Broggi
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
Lanús M. Pellegrino
M. Pellegrino
VS
San Lorenzo N. Gorosito
N. Gorosito
1.31
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.44
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 60 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 D
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 62 L
Banfield Rank: 59 W
Platense Rank: 61 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
River Plate Rank: 71 D
Independiente Rank: 68 L
Platense Rank: 61 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 67 D
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 59 D
Estudiantes Rank: 70 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 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.
65.25
63.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lanús
San Lorenzo
Power Score
65.25
63.82
League Position
6
13
Global Rank
396
443

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Lanús

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

San Lorenzo

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

Lanús ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy San Lorenzo
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
51.30
27.90
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.90
51.30
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
Lanús +2.00 Efficiency Index
vs
San Lorenzo -2.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Lanús
San Lorenzo
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.

Lanús
vs
San Lorenzo
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Lanús San Lorenzo
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
37%
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.
-0.25 vs -0.26
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Lanús San Lorenzo
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
37%
13%
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).
-0.26 vs -0.25
Lanús
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.

–
Lanús
vs
San Lorenzo
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Lanús 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
Lanús 0.43
San Lorenzo 0.68
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Lanús 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
Lanús 0.00
San Lorenzo 0.02
Lanús
San Lorenzo
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LAN had peak pressure around 15'.
  • LAN started the game with stronger pressure.
LAN Pressure SLO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: LAN reached the top pressure at 15' (100.00).

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
San Lorenzo SLO Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
7
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:00:33+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 12:30 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez
Capacity
46619
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Leandro Rey Hilfer
Sebastián Rainieri
Pablo Gualtieri
Jorge Broggi

Statistics

Possession
LAN
53%
SLO
47%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 8
53 Dangerous attacks 19
50 Possession 50
8 Corners 2
13 Free kicks 15
3 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

57 Ball Safe 79
5 Goal Kicks 11
15 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
19 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 2
1 Assists 0
3 Injuries 2
8 Dribble Attempts 17
3 Successful Dribbles 3
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 18

Attacking

120 Attacks 107
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

87 Long Passes 67
443 Passes 450
356 Successful Passes 347
80 Successful Passes Percentage 77
19 Key Passes 8
57 Successful Long Passes 26
66 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

5 Saves 9
21 Tackles 15
10 Interceptions 5
59 Duels Won 51

Build-up

27 Total Crosses 13
7 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
15 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Leandro Rey Hilfer

Starting XI ▼

26
Nahuel Losada
Nahuel Losada Goalkeeper
7.65
4
Gonzalo Pérez
Gonzalo Pérez Defender
7.37
6
Sasha Marcich
Sasha Marcich Defender
7.13
13
José Canale
José Canale Defender
7.54
35
Ronaldo Dejesús
Ronaldo Dejesús Defender
7.07
5
Felipe Peña Biafore
Felipe Peña Biafore Midfielder
7.38
17
Agustín Medina
Agustín Medina
Midfielder82'
6.31
16
Matías Sepúlveda
Matías Sepúlveda Midfielder
7.77
8
Franco Watson
Franco Watson
Midfielder70'
7.07
23
Ramiro Carrera
Ramiro Carrera (C) Midfielder
7.18
11
Eduardo Salvio
Eduardo Salvio
Midfielder62'
7.13
30
Agustín Cardozo
Agustín Cardozo Midfielder
7.33
77
Lucas Besozzi
Lucas Besozzi Midfielder
6.7
25
Dylan Aquino
Dylan Aquino
Attacker63'
7.32
19
Yoshan Valois
Yoshan Valois Attacker
7.5
20
Allan Wlk
Allan Wlk
Attacker71'
6.62
Referee : Leandro Rey Hilfer

Starting XI ▼

12
Orlando Gill
Orlando Gill Goalkeeper
8.5
6
M. de Ritis
M. de Ritis Defender
6.85
32
Ezequiel Herrera
Ezequiel Herrera Defender
6.18
14
Agustín Ladstatter
Agustín Ladstatter
Attacker77'
6.76
35
Alejo Córdoba
Alejo Córdoba Defender
6.59
42
Franco Lorenzon
Franco Lorenzon Defender
7.14
8
Manuel Insaurralde
Manuel Insaurralde Midfielder
6.57
15
Mauricio Cardillo
Mauricio Cardillo
Midfielder46'
7.15
10
Facundo Gulli
Facundo Gulli Midfielder
6.91
28
Nahuel Barrios
Nahuel Barrios
Midfielder57'
6.43
24
Nicolás Tripichio
Nicolás Tripichio (C) Midfielder
7.02
62
Gonzalo Alassia
Gonzalo Alassia Midfielder
6.73
5
Ignacio Perruzzi
Ignacio Perruzzi
Midfielder46'
6.47
9
Alexis Cuello
Alexis Cuello Attacker
6.43
29
Rodrigo Auzmendi
Rodrigo Auzmendi Attacker
6.64
44
Matías Hernández
Matías Hernández
Attacker77'
6.38

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Ignacio Perruzzi
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Agustín Medina
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
84'
Event
Agustín Medina → Felipe Peña Biafore
10th Substitution
82'
77'
Event
Matías Hernández → Rodrigo Auzmendi
8th Substitution
77'
Event
Agustín Ladstatter → Ezequiel Herrera
9th Substitution
Event
Allan Wlk → Yoshan Valois
7th Substitution
71'
Event
Felipe Peña Biafore
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
71'
Event
Franco Watson → Matías Sepúlveda
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Yoshan Valois
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
65'
Event
Dylan Aquino → Lucas Besozzi
5th Substitution
63'
Event
Eduardo Salvio → Ramiro Carrera
4th Substitution
62'
57'
Event
Nahuel Barrios → Facundo Gulli
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Mauricio Cardillo → Manuel Insaurralde
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Ignacio Perruzzi → Gonzalo Alassia
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+5'
Event
Franco Lorenzon
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
45+1'
Event
Alejo Córdoba
Card adjusted
Event
Ramiro Carrera
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
39'
19'
Event
Ezequiel Herrera
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eduardo Salvio Right Footed Shot Saved
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eduardo Salvio Right Footed Shot Saved
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eduardo Salvio Right Footed Shot Saved
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ignacio Perruzzi
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mauricio Cardillo Head Shot Saved
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sasha Julian Marcich Left Footed Shot Blocked
89
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dylan Aquino Right Footed Shot Missed
89
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dylan Aquino Right Footed Shot Saved
88
Corner Corner
Corner
87
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Franco Lorenzon Right Footed Shot Missed
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Agustín Medina
82
Update Update
On Agustín Medina，Off Felipe Pena Biafore
82
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sasha Julian Marcich Left Footed Shot Missed
81
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ignacio Perruzzi Right Footed Shot Saved
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Felipe Pena Biafore Left Footed Shot Blocked
77
Update Update
On Agustin Ladstatter，Off Ezequiel Herrera
77
Update Update
On Matias Hernandez，Off Rodrigo Auzmendi
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Allan Wlk Head Shot Saved
72
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mauricio Cardillo Head Shot Saved
71
Update Update
On Allan Wlk，Off Y. Valois
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Felipe Pena Biafore
70
Update Update
On Franco Watson，Off Matias Sepulveda
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Y. Valois Right Footed Shot Goal
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Y. Valois Right Footed Shot Goal
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Y. Valois Right Footed Shot Goal
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Y. Valois 1-0，Assist：Dylan Aquino
64
Corner Corner
Corner
63
Update Update
On Dylan Aquino，Off Lucas Besozzi
62
Update Update
On Eduardo Salvio，Off Ramiro Carrera
58
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mauricio Cardillo Left Footed Shot Missed
58
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mauricio Cardillo Left Footed Shot Missed
57
Update Update
On Nahuel Barrios，Off Facundo Gulli
56
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sasha Julian Marcich Left Footed Shot Missed
46
Update Update
On Mauricio Cardillo，Off Manuel Insaurralde
46
Update Update
On Ignacio Perruzzi，Off Gonzalo Alassia
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ronaldo De Jesus Head Shot Missed
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ronaldo De Jesus Head Shot Missed
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Franco Lorenzon
45
Update Update
Offside
45
Update Update
VAR Decision - Card changed - Alejo Cordoba
43
Corner Corner
Corner
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Matias Sepulveda
38
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ramiro Carrera Left Footed Shot Missed
35
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ramiro Carrera Left Footed Shot Saved
32
Update Update
Offside
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lucas Besozzi Right Footed Shot Saved
31
Corner Corner
Corner
30
Corner Corner
Corner
30
Corner Corner
Corner
27
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Y. Valois Head Shot Missed
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexis Ricardo Cuello Left Footed Shot Saved
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rodrigo Auzmendi Head Shot Missed
19
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ezequiel Herrera
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ezequiel Herrera
15
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ezequiel Herrera
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexis Ricardo Cuello Left Footed Shot Post
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Y. Valois Head Shot Missed
11
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ramiro Carrera Right Footed Shot Saved
11
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ramiro Carrera Head Shot Saved
11
Corner Corner
Corner
10
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Matias Sepulveda Left Footed Shot Saved
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nicolas Tripichio Left Footed Shot Missed
3
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Matias Sepulveda Head Shot Blocked
3
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Leandro Rey Hilfer

CONCLUSION

Lanús claimed a deserved 1-0 victory that mirrored their superior expected goal output and overall control. Equal possession figures highlighted a balanced contest in terms of territory, yet the home side created the clearer opportunities throughout. The second-half breakthrough rewarded their persistence and allowed them to close out the game without conceding. San Lorenzo remained organized but lacked the cutting edge required to trouble the scoreboard. With no dismissals on either side, the match unfolded at full strength and produced a clean, merit-based result. This performance underlines Lanús's capacity to deliver when metrics point in their favor.