Racing Club vs Gimnasia La Plata preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón Fri, 24 Jul - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Racing ClubRAC
2 1
Gimnasia La PlataGIM
Full Time Fri, 24 Jul 10:00 PM
Round 1 2nd Phase
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CONTEXT

In a tightly contested Argentine league encounter, Racing Club defeated Gimnasia La Plata by a score of 2-1. The match was even at halftime with both teams finding the net once to make it 1-1. Racing Club controlled more of the ball with 57 percent possession while the visitors had 43 percent. Although Gimnasia La Plata generated a marginally higher xG total of 1.63 against the home team's 1.55, Racing Club found a way to secure the three points. The xG differential stood at negative 0.08 for the winners. No red cards were issued during the ninety minutes, keeping the contest at full strength on both sides. The stronger team according to pre-match assessments prevailed in the end despite the underlying metrics suggesting a different result might have been possible.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Racing Club 2-1 Gimnasia La Plata. Racing Club showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with overall team patterns.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with xG alignment.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations indicated a narrow edge for the away side at 1.63 versus 1.55.
  • Event impact: Standard play dictated the flow without notable disruptive events.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so there was no distortion from sendings off.
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
N. Ramírez
N. Ramírez
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
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
Racing Club J. Vojvoda
J. Vojvoda
VS
Gimnasia La Plata A. Pereyra
A. Pereyra
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.61
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosario Central Rank: 69 L
Estudiantes Rank: 69 W
Huracán Rank: 64 D
Barracas Central Rank: 59 D
Aldosivi Rank: 55 D
River Plate Rank: 70 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
River Plate Rank: 70 L
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 66 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 70 W
Belgrano Rank: 68 W
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 W
Sarmiento Rank: 58 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2

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.
69.3
64.56
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Racing Club
Gimnasia La Plata
Power Score
69.3
64.56
League Position
8
15
Global Rank
260
398

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
Racing Club — Opponent-weighted form score
Gimnasia La Plata — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Racing Club Gimnasia La Plata

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

Racing Club

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

Gimnasia La Plata

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

Racing Club ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Gimnasia La Plata
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.96
24.77
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.77
35.96
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
Racing Club +0.96 Efficiency Index
vs
Gimnasia La Plata -0.96 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Racing Club
Gimnasia La Plata
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.

Racing Club
vs
Gimnasia La Plata
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Racing Club Gimnasia La Plata
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
14%
84%
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.
-0.21 vs -1.36
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Racing Club Gimnasia La Plata
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
84%
14%
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).
-1.36 vs -0.21
Racing Club
Gimnasia La Plata
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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Racing Club
vs
Gimnasia La Plata
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Racing Club Gimnasia La Plata
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
Racing Club 0.36
Gimnasia La Plata 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Racing Club Gimnasia La Plata
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
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
Racing Club 0.03
Gimnasia La Plata 0.04
Racing Club
Gimnasia La Plata
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RAC had peak pressure around 8'.
  • RAC started the game with stronger pressure.
RAC Pressure GIM Pressure
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Pressure Index: RAC reached the top pressure at 8' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Racing Club RAC Home
2 matches
Gimnasia La Plata GIM Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
1
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-25T00:02:37+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón
Capacity
26535
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nicolás Ramírez
Pablo Acevedo

Statistics

Possession
RAC
56%
GIM
44%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 3
6 Shots 3
50 Dangerous attacks 33
57 Possession 43
4 Corners 3
12 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

61 Ball Safe 80
0 Penalties 1
6 Goal Kicks 14
11 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 5
27 Throwins 22
2 Assists 0
0 Injuries 2
13 Dribble Attempts 17
8 Successful Dribbles 6
62 Successful Dribbles Percentage 35

Attacking

114 Attacks 102
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

70 Long Passes 54
495 Passes 374
400 Successful Passes 277
81 Successful Passes Percentage 74
16 Key Passes 6
36 Successful Long Passes 26
51 Successful Long Passes Percentage 48

Defensive

4 Saves 5
16 Tackles 13
13 Interceptions 12
51 Duels Won 52

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 14
5 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
10 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Nicolás Ramírez

Starting XI ▼

25
Facundo Cambeses
Facundo Cambeses Goalkeeper
7.65
4
Ezequiel Cannavo
Ezequiel Cannavo Defender
6.63
18
Alfonso Espino
Alfonso Espino Defender
6.24
19
Ignacio Rodríguez
Ignacio Rodríguez
Midfielder59'
6.62
23
Nazareno Colombo
Nazareno Colombo Defender
7.44
43
Gonzalo Escudero
Gonzalo Escudero Defender
6.71
10
Matko Miljevic
Matko Miljevic Midfielder
9.19
5
Matías Kranevitter
Matías Kranevitter
Midfielder83'
6.77
11
Matías Zaracho
Matías Zaracho Midfielder
6.97
13
Santiago Sosa
Santiago Sosa (C) Midfielder
7.31
46
Alejandro Tello
Alejandro Tello Midfielder
6.39
16
Ulises Ortegoza
Ulises Ortegoza
Midfielder59'
6.74
17
Tomás Conechny
Tomás Conechny Attacker
6.41
32
Lautaro Díaz
Lautaro Díaz
Attacker46'
6.95
28
Santiago Solari
Santiago Solari Attacker
7.56
7
Duván Vergara
Duván Vergara
Attacker67'
6.81
Referee : Nicolás Ramírez

Starting XI ▼

23
Nelson Insfrán
Nelson Insfrán Goalkeeper
7.54
4
Renzo Giampaoli
Renzo Giampaoli Defender
6.4
14
Gonzalo Errecalde
Gonzalo Errecalde Defender
6.36
35
Juan Cortazzo
Juan Cortazzo
Defender46'
6.52
24
Pedro Silva Torrejón
Pedro Silva Torrejón Defender
6.6
31
Bautista Barros Schelotto
Bautista Barros Schelotto Defender
7.42
25
Alexis Steimbach
Alexis Steimbach
Midfielder80'
6.33
5
Ignacio Miramón
Ignacio Miramón Midfielder
6.47
8
Nacho Fernández
Nacho Fernández (C) Midfielder
7.49
18
Mateo Seoane
Mateo Seoane Midfielder
6.32
26
Franco Torres
Franco Torres
Attacker90+1'
20
Juan Pérez
Juan Pérez Midfielder
6.18
11
Jeremías Merlo
Jeremías Merlo
Midfielder80'
6.45
29
Agustín Auzmendi
Agustín Auzmendi Attacker
6.84
32
Marcelo Torres
Marcelo Torres Attacker
6.06
7
Manuel Panaro
Manuel Panaro
Attacker45'
6.7

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Renzo Giampaoli
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Franco Torres → Mateo Seoane
10th Substitution
88'
Event
Agustín Auzmendi
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Matías Kranevitter → Matko Miljevic
9th Substitution
83'
80'
Event
Jeremías Merlo → Juan Pérez
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Alexis Steimbach → Bautista Barros Schelotto
8th Substitution
Event
Nazareno Colombo
Header / 3rd Goal
69'
Event
Duván Vergara → Santiago Solari
6th Substitution
67'
Event
Ulises Ortegoza → Alejandro Tello
4th Substitution
59'
Event
Ignacio Rodríguez → Alfonso Espino
5th Substitution
59'
Event
Lautaro Díaz → Tomás Conechny
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Juan Cortazzo → Gonzalo Errecalde
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Manuel Panaro → Marcelo Torres
1st Substitution
42'
Event
Mateo Seoane
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
42'
Event
Marcelo Torres
Goalkeeper save
Event
Matko Miljevic
Review
35'
32'
Event
Bautista Barros Schelotto
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Alejandro Tello
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
8'
Event
Matko Miljevic
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
6'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Diaz takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Sosa takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Renzo Giampaoli.
90
Update Update
Franco Torres comes on for Mateo Seoane.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Xabier Auzmendi Arruabarrena.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Update Update
Claudio Matias Kranevitter is on, and Matko Miljevic is off.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Update Update
Alexis Steimbach is on, and Bautista Barros Schelotto is off.
80
Update Update
Jeremias Merlo replaces Juan Perez.
77
Attempt Attempt
Juan Perez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Update Update
Offside.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Nazareno Colombo scores with a header.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Nazareno Colombo Head Shot Goal
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nazareno Colombo scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Matko Miljevic.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Diaz takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
67
Update Update
Duvan Vergara comes on for Santiago Solari.
63
Attempt Attempt
Federico Zaracho takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
59
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Solari takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Update Update
Juan Ignacio Rodriguez is on, and Alfonso Espino is off.
59
Update Update
Ulises Ortegoza is on, and Alejandro Tello is off.
57
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Solari takes a right-footed shot but misses.
54
Attempt Attempt
Federico Zaracho takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Update Update
Nazareno Colombo's header is blocked.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Attempt Attempt
Manuel Panaro Miramon takes a left-footed shot but misses.
46
Update Update
Lautaro Diaz comes on for Tomás Conechny.
46
Update Update
Juan Cruz Cortazzo comes on for Gonzalo Errecalde.
45
Update Update
Manuel Panaro Miramon comes on for Luis Marcelo Torres.
42
Attempt Attempt
Luis Marcelo Torres takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mateo Seoane receives a yellow card.
42
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved by Luis Marcelo Torres.
37
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Miramon takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
35
Update Update
VAR decision reviewed for Matko Miljevic.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Bautista Barros Schelotto with his left foot results in a goal.
32
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Silva Torrejon takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bautista Barros Schelotto scores, making it 1-1.
31
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
27
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Solari takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
25
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Martin Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
24
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
24
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Martin Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
21
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
Alfonso Espino takes a left-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Pedro Silva Torrejon Head Shot Missed
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Solari takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
8
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alejandro Tello.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Matko Miljevic takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Matko Miljevic scores to make it 1-0.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Tomás Conechny takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Update Update
Offside.
2
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Nicolas Ramirez.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Racing Club 2-1 Gimnasia La Plata. Structural assessment: Racing Club 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.