Platense vs Talleres Córdoba preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López Mon, 3 Aug - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
PlatensePLA
0 4
Talleres CórdobaTAL
Full Time Mon, 3 Aug 10:00 PM
Round 3 2nd Phase
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Goal
Rick - 43', 74'

CONTEXT

Platense faced Talleres Córdoba in a league encounter that concluded with a 0-4 scoreline in favor of the visitors. The home side started the first half competitively but conceded once before the break, trailing 0-1 at halftime. In the second half, Talleres Córdoba increased their dominance, adding three more goals to secure the comprehensive win. Possession was split with Platense holding 46 percent and the away team 54 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.94 for Platense and 1.42 for Talleres Córdoba, reflecting the overall performance gap. No red cards were issued to either team throughout the ninety minutes. The stronger team delivered a result that matched their superior standing in the fixture. The outcome highlighted Talleres Córdoba's clinical finishing and defensive solidity away from home.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Talleres Córdoba exhibited significant deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with pre-match expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome aligned with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The final result matched the pre-game projections.
  • xG expectations: Platense generated 0.94 expected goals while Talleres Córdoba had 1.42.
  • Event impact: The away team secured a 0-4 victory after leading 0-1 at halftime.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown 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
D. Zamora
D. Zamora
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
H. Páez
H. Páez
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
J. Barrios
J. Barrios
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
Platense W. Zunino
W. Zunino
VS
Talleres Córdoba J. Sampaoli Moya
J. Sampaoli Moya
0.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.44
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Instituto Rank: 62 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 D
Estudiantes Rank: 71 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 65 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 61 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 67 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 58 L
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 D
Estudiantes Rank: 71 D
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 62 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 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.
61.4
62.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Platense
Talleres Córdoba
Power Score
61.4
62.55
League Position
14
7
Global Rank
567
538

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
Platense — Opponent-weighted form score
Talleres Córdoba — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Platense Talleres Córdoba

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

Platense

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

Talleres Córdoba

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

Platense ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Talleres Córdoba
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
52.50
17.22
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.22
52.50
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
Platense +3.02 Efficiency Index
vs
Talleres Córdoba -3.02 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Platense
Talleres Córdoba
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.

Platense
vs
Talleres Córdoba
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Platense Talleres Córdoba
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
0%
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.
-0.12 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Platense Talleres Córdoba
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
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).
+0.00 vs -0.12
Platense
Talleres Córdoba
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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Platense
vs
Talleres Córdoba
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Platense Talleres Córdoba
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
Platense 0.51
Talleres Córdoba 0.31
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Platense Talleres Córdoba
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
Platense 0.15
Talleres Córdoba 0.00
Platense
Talleres Córdoba
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TAL had peak pressure around 77'.
  • PLA started the game with stronger pressure.
PLA Pressure TAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TAL reached the top pressure at 77' (69.77).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Platense PLA Home
4 matches
Talleres Córdoba TAL Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
5
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-04T00:01:17+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 03, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López
Capacity
31000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Daniel Zamora
Hugo Páez
Jonathan Barrios

Statistics

Possession
PLA
49%
TAL
51%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 4
0 Big Chances Created 4
8 Shots 1
43 Dangerous attacks 26
46 Possession 54
3 Corners 3
15 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

101 Ball Safe 111
4 Goal Kicks 12
17 Goal Attempts 7
4 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 11
0 Assists 3
19 Dribble Attempts 16
10 Successful Dribbles 5
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 31

Attacking

116 Attacks 105
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

62 Long Passes 61
387 Passes 471
302 Successful Passes 386
78 Successful Passes Percentage 82
13 Key Passes 6
26 Successful Long Passes 32
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 52

Defensive

3 Saves 8
21 Tackles 14
14 Interceptions 11
56 Duels Won 46

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 14
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

1 Offsides 4
14 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Daniel Zamora

Starting XI ▼

30
Juan Pablo Cozzani
Juan Pablo Cozzani Goalkeeper
5.51
13
Ignacio Vázquez
Ignacio Vázquez (C) Defender
5.73
25
Juan Ignacio Saborido
Juan Ignacio Saborido Defender
5.9
31
Victor Cuesta
Victor Cuesta Defender
6.64
32
Santiago Quirós
Santiago Quirós Defender
6.4
18
Bautista Merlini
Bautista Merlini Midfielder
6.65
11
Nicolás López
Nicolás López
Attacker46'
6.92
24
Martín Barrios
Martín Barrios Midfielder
6.85
20
Luciano Giménez
Luciano Giménez
Attacker68'
6.51
26
Pablo Ferreira
Pablo Ferreira Midfielder
6.99
7
Guido Mainero
Guido Mainero Attacker
6.74
10
Franco Zapiola
Franco Zapiola Attacker
7.16
5
Iván Gómez
Iván Gómez
Midfielder82'
6.63
43
Nicolás Retamar
Nicolás Retamar Attacker
6.83
19
Héctor Bobadilla
Héctor Bobadilla
Attacker54'
6.7
Referee : Daniel Zamora

Starting XI ▼

32
Ezequiel Unsain
Ezequiel Unsain Goalkeeper
8.47
6
Román Riquelme
Román Riquelme Defender
7.27
20
Augusto Schott
Augusto Schott (C) Defender
6.83
44
Santiago Fernández
Santiago Fernández Defender
6.9
13
Valentín Fascendini
Valentín Fascendini
Defender52'
6.49
2
Timoteo Chamorro
Timoteo Chamorro Midfielder
6.13
3
Alexandro Maidana
Alexandro Maidana Midfielder
7.01
23
Gabriel Báez
Gabriel Báez
Defender79'
6.47
5
Matías Galarza
Matías Galarza Midfielder
7.38
8
Federico Fattori
Federico Fattori Midfielder
6.72
19
Franco Cristaldo
Franco Cristaldo Attacker
7.72
39
Lautaro Fabián Ortiz
Lautaro Fabián Ortiz
Midfielder79'
6.19
37
Rick
Rick Attacker
2
8.98
99
Bruno Barticciotto
Bruno Barticciotto
Attacker79'
6.37
77
Ronaldo Martínez
Ronaldo Martínez Attacker
6.79
11
Valentín Depietri
Valentín Depietri
Attacker63'
7.74

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Guido Mainero
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
83'
Event
Iván Gómez → Franco Zapiola
9th Substitution
82'
79'
Event
Gabriel Báez → Alexandro Maidana
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Bruno Barticciotto → Rick
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Lautaro Fabián Ortiz → Franco Cristaldo
8th Substitution
77'
Event
Franco Cristaldo
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
74'
Event
Rick
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
69'
Event
Valentín Depietri
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Luciano Giménez → Martín Barrios
5th Substitution
68'
63'
Event
Valentín Depietri → Ronaldo Martínez
4th Substitution
Event
Héctor Bobadilla → Nicolás Retamar
3rd Substitution
54'
54'
Event
Timoteo Chamorro
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
52'
Event
Valentín Fascendini → Santiago Fernández
2nd Substitution
50'
Event
Federico Fattori
Time wasting / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Nicolás López → Bautista Merlini
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
43'
Event
Rick
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
40'
Event
Santiago Fernández
Persistent fouling / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Martín Barrios
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
36'

Match Commentary

89
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
89
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-4.
83
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
83
Update Update
Offside.
83
Update Update
Offside.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Guido Mainero receives a yellow card.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Guido Mainero receives a yellow card.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Ivan Gomez Romero comes on for Franco Zapiola.
81
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
79
Update Update
Lautaro Ortiz comes on for Franco Cristaldo.
79
Update Update
Bruno Barticciotto comes on for Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais.
79
Update Update
Gabriel Alejandro Baez Corradi comes on for Alexandro Maidana.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Franco Cristaldo scores with a right-footed shot.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Franco Cristaldo scores, making it 0-4.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Hector Bobadilla takes a left-footed shot but misses.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais takes a left-footed shot and scores.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais scores, making it 0-3.
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais with his right foot is saved.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Update Update
Offside.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Valentin Depietri takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Valentin Depietri scores, making it 0-2.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Update Update
Luciano Gimenez replaces Martin Barrios.
67
Attempt Attempt
Martin Barrios takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
65
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot but misses.
63
Update Update
Valentin Depietri comes on for Ronaldo Martinez.
62
Update Update
Offside.
58
Attempt Attempt
Guido Mainero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
58
Attempt Attempt
Guido Mainero takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
58
Attempt Attempt
Guido Mainero has a shot, but it's saved.
55
Update Update
Offside.
54
Update Update
Hector Bobadilla comes on for Nicolas Retamar.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Timoteo Chamorro receives a yellow card.
52
Attempt Attempt
Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais takes a left-footed shot but misses.
52
Update Update
Valentin Fascendini comes on for Santiago Fernandez.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Federico Fattori Mouzo.
46
Update Update
Nicolas Federico Lopez Alonso is on, and Bautista Merlini is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Retamar takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Vazquez attempts a header but misses the shot.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais takes a left-footed shot and scores.
43
Attempt Attempt
Ronaldo Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais scores, making it 0-1.
41
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot but misses.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Santiago Fernandez receives a yellow card.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Martin Barrios receives a yellow card.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Martin Barrios receives a yellow card.
34
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
34
Attempt Attempt
Juan Saborido takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
20
Attempt Attempt
Juan Saborido takes a right-footed shot but misses.
20
Update Update
Offside.
16
Attempt Attempt
Ronaldo Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
15
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
13
Attempt Attempt
Bautista Merlini takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Retamar takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Edgardo Daniel Zamora.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Platense 0-4 Talleres Córdoba. Structural assessment: Talleres Córdoba exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.