Racing Club vs Tigre preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón Sat, 1 Aug - 11:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Racing ClubRAC
1 3
TigreTIG
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 11:30 PM
Round 3 2nd Phase
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CONTEXT

Racing Club faced Tigre in a match that concluded with a 1-3 scoreline. Tigre took a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime. Racing Club held 58 percent possession compared to Tigre's 42 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.57 for Racing Club and 0.85 for Tigre. The stronger team on paper was Racing Club yet Tigre secured the victory. No red cards were shown to either side. The outcome proved consistent with the xG figures and showed a significant deviation attributed to Tigre. Efficiency metrics remained in line with the performance patterns observed throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Tigre recorded a significant deviation from pre-match performance expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall match patterns.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with the recorded expected goals values.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed aligned with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Racing Club posted 0.57 xG against Tigre's 0.85 xG.
  • Event impact: Tigre's 2-0 halftime advantage shaped the second half flow.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort the match balance.
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
Y. Falcón Pérez
Y. Falcón Pérez
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
D. Bonfá
D. Bonfá
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
M. Castelli
M. Castelli
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
Racing Club J. Vojvoda
J. Vojvoda
VS
Tigre B. Martelotto
B. Martelotto
1.56
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.07
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosario Central Rank: 69 D
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 65 W
Rosario Central Rank: 71 L
Estudiantes Rank: 71 W
Huracán Rank: 67 D
Barracas Central Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 L
Rosario Central Rank: 71 D
Sarmiento Rank: 60 L
Huracán Rank: 67 D
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 65 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 74 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.37
65.97
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Racing Club
Tigre
Power Score
72.37
65.97
League Position
8
13
Global Rank
257
458

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

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 —

Tigre

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 Tigre
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
4.48
15.24
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
15.24
4.48
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 -0.92 Efficiency Index
vs
Tigre +0.92 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Racing Club
Tigre
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
Tigre
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Racing Club Tigre
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
17%
9%
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.
-0.10 vs -0.08
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Racing Club Tigre
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
9%
17%
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).
-0.08 vs -0.10
Racing Club
Tigre
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.

–
Racing Club
vs
Tigre
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Racing Club Tigre
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
Racing Club 0.17
Tigre 0.75
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Racing Club Tigre
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
Racing Club 0.25
Tigre 0.00
Racing Club
Tigre
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TIG had peak pressure around 55'.
  • RAC started the game with stronger pressure.
RAC Pressure TIG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TIG reached the top pressure at 55' (70.02).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Racing Club RAC Home
5 matches
Tigre TIG Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
6
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:05:02+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 3 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón
Capacity
26535
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Yael Falcón Pérez
Diego Yamil Bonfá
Maximiliano Castelli

Statistics

Possession
RAC
58%
TIG
42%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
0 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 5
41 Dangerous attacks 22
58 Possession 42
6 Corners 0
1 Free kicks 4
3 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
4 Throwins 3
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Dribble Attempts 0
3 Successful Dribbles 1
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 7

Attacking

109 Attacks 89

Possession

17 Long Passes 9
146 Passes 106
216 Successful Passes 136
88 Successful Passes Percentage 76
10 Key Passes 6

Defensive

1 Saves 0
4 Tackles 7
3 Interceptions 1
42 Duels Won 59

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 11

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
15 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Yael Falcón Pérez

Starting XI ▼

25
Facundo Cambeses
Facundo Cambeses (C) Goalkeeper
5.8
6
Marcos Rojo
Marcos Rojo Defender
6.23
15
Gastón Martirena
Gastón Martirena Defender
5.87
4
Ezequiel Cannavo
Ezequiel Cannavo
Defender46'
19
Ignacio Rodríguez
Ignacio Rodríguez Defender
6.37
23
Nazareno Colombo
Nazareno Colombo Defender
5.71
3
Marco Di Césare
Marco Di Césare
Defender46'
5
Matías Kranevitter
Matías Kranevitter Midfielder
6.34
10
Matko Miljevic
Matko Miljevic Midfielder
6.39
7
Duván Vergara
Duván Vergara
Attacker58'
11
Matías Zaracho
Matías Zaracho Midfielder
6.46
46
Alejandro Tello
Alejandro Tello Midfielder
6.25
16
Ulises Ortegoza
Ulises Ortegoza
Midfielder46'
9
Adrián Martínez
Adrián Martínez Attacker
6.43
32
Lautaro Díaz
Lautaro Díaz Attacker
6.66
22
Elías Torres
Elías Torres
Attacker76'
Referee : Yael Falcón Pérez

Starting XI ▼

12
Felipe Zenobio
Felipe Zenobio Goalkeeper
6.73
2
Joaquín Laso
Joaquín Laso (C) Defender
6.35
27
Santiago González
Santiago González
Midfielder85'
3
Nahuel Banegas
Nahuel Banegas Defender
6.71
4
Valentín Moreno
Valentín Moreno Defender
6.57
20
Alan Barrionuevo
Alan Barrionuevo Defender
6.6
8
Martín Garay
Martín Garay Midfielder
7.23
10
Jabes Saralegui
Jabes Saralegui Midfielder
6.54
24
Federico Álvarez
Federico Álvarez
Defender82'
22
Santiago López
Santiago López Midfielder
6.69
28
Gonzalo Martínez
Gonzalo Martínez Midfielder
7.44
33
Elías Cabrera
Elías Cabrera
Midfielder67'
30
Jalil Elías
Jalil Elías Midfielder
6.73
23
Gonzalo Requena
Gonzalo Requena
Defender85'
29
Ignacio Russo
Ignacio Russo Attacker
6.79
19
Alfio Oviedo
Alfio Oviedo
Attacker82'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ignacio Rodríguez
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 5th Yellowcard
90'
90'
Event
Alfio Oviedo 
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 4th Yellowcard
85'
Event
Santiago González  → Joaquín Laso 
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Gonzalo Requena  → Jalil Elías
10th Substitution
82'
Event
Federico Álvarez → Jabes Saralegui
7th Substitution
82'
Event
Alfio Oviedo  → Ignacio Russo
8th Substitution
Event
Elías Torres → Lautaro Díaz
6th Substitution
76'
67'
Event
Elías Cabrera → Gonzalo Martínez
5th Substitution
Event
Duván Vergara
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
65'
Event
Duván Vergara → Matko Miljevic
4th Substitution
58'
51'
Event
Ignacio Russo
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Ezequiel Cannavo → Gastón Martirena
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Marco Di Césare → Nazareno Colombo
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Ulises Ortegoza → Alejandro Tello
3rd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Ignacio Russo
Handball / Goal Disallowed
42'
Event
Valentín Moreno
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Nazareno Colombo
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
28'
26'
Event
Martín Garay
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Matías Kranevitter
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
23'
19'
Event
Gonzalo Martínez
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Lopez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Duvan Vergara's right-footed shot is saved.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Juan Ignacio Rodriguez.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Alfio Ovidio Oviedo.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Attempt Attempt
Elias Torres takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Attempt Attempt
Claudio Matias Kranevitter takes a right-footed shot but misses.
82
Update Update
Federico Alvarez comes on for Jabes Saralegui.
82
Update Update
Alfio Ovidio Oviedo is on, and Ignacio Russo is off.
79
Update Update
Offside.
76
Update Update
Elias Torres replaces Lautaro Diaz.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Attempt Attempt
Nahuel Banegas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
67
Update Update
Elias Lautaro Cabrera comes on for Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Duvan Vergara scores with a right-footed shot.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Duvan Vergara scores, making it 1-3.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Attempt Attempt
Valentin Moreno takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Attempt Attempt
Martin Garay takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Update Update
Duvan Vergara comes on for Matko Miljevic.
57
Attempt Attempt
Ulises Ortegoza takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ignacio Russo scores with a right-footed shot.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ignacio Russo scores, making it 0-3.
48
Update Update
Offside.
47
Update Update
Ulises Ortegoza comes on for Alejandro Tello.
46
Update Update
Ulises Ortegoza comes on for Alejandro Tello.
46
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-2.
46
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision results in a disallowed goal due to a handball by Ignacio Russo.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision results in a disallowed goal due to a handball by Ignacio Russo.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Ignacio Russo with another body part, and it's a goal!
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-3.
42
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Valentin Moreno receives a yellow card.
39
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
38
Attempt Attempt
Alejandro Tello takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
33
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Lopez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nazareno Colombo receives a yellow card.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Martin Garay scores with a right-footed shot.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Martin Garay scores, making it 0-2.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
25
Attempt Attempt
Matko Miljevic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
24
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Lopez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Claudio Matias Kranevitter receives a yellow card.
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez scores with a left-footed shot.
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
16
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Russo takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
6
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Yael Falcon Perez.

CONCLUSION

Tigre overcame the stronger Racing Club side to claim a 1-3 away win. The visitors established control early and maintained it after the interval. Possession favored the home team but failed to translate into sufficient scoring chances. Expected goals data supported the final margin and highlighted Tigre's clinical edge. The absence of dismissals allowed both sides to complete their tactical plans without numerical changes. This result underscores how early momentum and finishing efficiency can override nominal team strength. Observers noted steady adjustments from Tigre that preserved their advantage until the end.