River Plate vs Barracas Central preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Mâs Monumental Sat, 25 Jul - 10:15 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
River PlateRIV
0 1
Barracas CentralBAR
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 10:15 PM
Round 1 2nd Phase
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Goal
Gonzalo Morales - 22'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. River Plate 0–1 Barracas Central. The result saw Barracas Central take the points. Barracas Central showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished River Plate 0.7 – 0.5 Barracas Central. Possession was 76%–24%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Barracas Central achieved a significant deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the match outcome.
  • xG alignment: The result was not aligned with expected goals as River Plate held higher xG.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: River Plate recorded 0.69 xG against Barracas Central's 0.47 xG.
  • Event impact: The first-half away goal proved decisive in securing the 0-1 victory.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort the match dynamics.
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. Arasa
N. Arasa
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
J. Mamani
J. Mamani
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
M. Macheroni
M. Macheroni
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
River Plate E. Coudet
E. Coudet
VS
Barracas Central Barracas Central
Barracas Central
1.74
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.4
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Rosario Central Rank: 68 W
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 65 W
San Lorenzo Rank: 64 D
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 60 L
Aldosivi Rank: 55 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Banfield Rank: 59 L
Racing Club Rank: 69 D
Belgrano Rank: 69 D
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 W
Sarmiento Rank: 57 L
Huracán Rank: 64 D
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 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.
69.97
59.47
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
River Plate
Barracas Central
Power Score
69.97
59.47
League Position
10
9
Global Rank
250
560

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
River Plate — Opponent-weighted form score
Barracas Central — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) River Plate Barracas Central

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

River Plate

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

Barracas Central

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

River Plate ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Barracas Central
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
18.05
19.35
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
19.35
18.05
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
River Plate -0.11 Efficiency Index
vs
Barracas Central +0.11 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
River Plate
Barracas Central
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.

River Plate
vs
Barracas Central
Created Set-piece attacking threat
River Plate Barracas Central
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
21%
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.
-0.14 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
River Plate Barracas Central
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
21%
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 -0.14
River Plate
Barracas Central
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.

–
River Plate
vs
Barracas Central
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
River Plate Barracas Central
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
River Plate 0.19
Barracas Central 0.44
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
River Plate Barracas Central
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
River Plate 0.11
Barracas Central 0.00
River Plate
Barracas Central
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RIV had peak pressure around 89'.
  • RIV started the game with stronger pressure.
RIV Pressure BAR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RIV reached the top pressure at 89' (96.70).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

River Plate RIV Home
3 matches
Barracas Central BAR Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
3
Goals
7
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
7
+7
Goal Difference
-7
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:04:13+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch
S. Beltrán
Argentina
41 S. Beltrán
G. Montiel
Argentina
29 G. Montiel
L. Martínez Quarta
Argentina
28 L. Martínez Quarta
N. Otamendi
Argentina
30 (C) N. Otamendi
M. Acuña
Argentina
21 M. Acuña
F. Vera
Substitution
Argentina
15 F. Vera
L.Silva
Argentina
44 L.Silva
T. Galván
Substitution
Argentina
26 T. Galván
L. Pereyra
Substitution
25 L. Pereyra
F. Colidio
Substitution
Argentina
11 F. Colidio
R. Borré Maury
Colombia
19 R. Borré Maury

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 10:15 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Mâs Monumental
Capacity
102733
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nazareno Arasa
Juan Mamani
Maximiliano Castelli
Maximiliano Macheroni

Statistics

Possession
RIV
72%
BAR
28%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
9 Shots 2
66 Dangerous attacks 10
76 Possession 24
3 Corners 1
21 Free kicks 9
2 Yellow Cards 5

Match Overview

83 Ball Safe 87
3 Goal Kicks 14
10 Goal Attempts 4
4 Substitutions 5
21 Throwins 11
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Injuries 1
14 Dribble Attempts 7
6 Successful Dribbles 2
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29

Attacking

155 Attacks 53
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

71 Long Passes 64
610 Passes 199
524 Successful Passes 102
86 Successful Passes Percentage 51
5 Key Passes 1
51 Successful Long Passes 12
72 Successful Long Passes Percentage 19

Defensive

1 Saves 4
13 Tackles 13
14 Interceptions 17
56 Duels Won 35

Build-up

29 Total Crosses 1
6 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

3 Offsides 1
8 Fouls 21

Lineup

Referee : Nazareno Arasa

Starting XI ▼

41
Santiago Beltrán
Santiago Beltrán Goalkeeper
6.43
21
Marcos Acuña
Marcos Acuña Defender
7.32
28
Lucas Martínez Quarta
Lucas Martínez Quarta Defender
6.88
29
Gonzalo Montiel
Gonzalo Montiel Defender
7.23
30
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi (C) Defender
6.93
11
Facundo Colidio
Facundo Colidio Midfielder
7.34
10
Ángel Correa
Ángel Correa
Attacker67'
6.52
15
Fausto Vera
Fausto Vera Midfielder
6.88
35
Joaquín Freitas
Joaquín Freitas
Attacker46'
6.71
25
Lautaro Pereyra
Lautaro Pereyra Midfielder
6.66
18
Lucas Beltrán
Lucas Beltrán
Attacker46'
6.68
26
Tomás Galván
Tomás Galván Midfielder
6.86
8
Mauro Arambarri
Mauro Arambarri
Midfielder67'
6.41
44
Lucas Silva
Lucas Silva Midfielder
7.21
19
Rafael Borré
Rafael Borré Attacker
6.63
Referee : Nazareno Arasa

Starting XI ▼

30
Marcelo Miño
Marcelo Miño Goalkeeper
6.93
6
Rodrigo Insúa
Rodrigo Insúa Defender
6.48
13
Rafael Barrios
Rafael Barrios Defender
6.42
14
Kevin Jappert
Kevin Jappert Defender
6.48
15
Yonatthan Rak
Yonatthan Rak Defender
6.7
16
Iván Guaraz
Iván Guaraz
Attacker67'
6.63
31
Nicolás Demartini
Nicolás Demartini Defender
6.69
5
Dardo Miloc
Dardo Miloc Midfielder
6.56
8
Tomás Porra
Tomás Porra Midfielder
6.6
32
Fernando Tobio
Fernando Tobio
Defender67'
6.63
10
Iván Tapia
Iván Tapia (C) Midfielder
6.59
17
Elías Pereyra
Elías Pereyra
Defender90'
9
Gonzalo Morales
Gonzalo Morales Attacker
7.35
33
Gonzalo Maroni
Gonzalo Maroni
Midfielder58'
6.51
11
Norberto Briasco
Norberto Briasco Attacker
6.23
20
Jhonatan Candia
Jhonatan Candia
Attacker58'
6.46

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Elías Pereyra → Iván Tapia
9th Substitution
88'
Event
Iván Guaraz
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
81'
Event
Dardo Miloc
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
78'
Event
Jhonatan Candia
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Mauro Arambarri
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
72'
Event
Ángel Correa → Facundo Colidio
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Mauro Arambarri → Tomás Galván
6th Substitution
67'
67'
Event
Iván Guaraz → Yonatthan Rak
7th Substitution
67'
Event
Fernando Tobio → Tomás Porra
8th Substitution
58'
Event
Jhonatan Candia → Norberto Briasco
3rd Substitution
58'
Event
Gonzalo Maroni → Gonzalo Morales
4th Substitution
52'
Event
Norberto Briasco
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Lucas Beltrán → Lautaro Pereyra
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Joaquín Freitas → Fausto Vera
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Ezequiel Centurión
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
45+3'
44'
Event
Kevin Jappert
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Lucas Martínez Quarta
Goal disallowed
43'
22'
Event
Gonzalo Morales
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lucas Beltran Right Footed Shot Missed
90
Update Update
On Elias Pereyra，Off Ivan Tapia
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ivan Guaraz
85
Update Update
Offside
84
Update Update
Offside
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lucas Beltran Left Footed Shot Saved
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lucas Beltran Left Footed Shot Saved
82
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Angel Correa Right Footed Shot Blocked
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Dardo Federico Miloc
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Jhonatan Candia
76
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lucas Beltran Head Shot Missed
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Angel Correa Right Footed Shot Saved
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Mauro Wilney Arambarri Rosa
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Mauro Wilney Arambarri Rosa
68
Update Update
On Ivan Guaraz，Off Yonatthan Rak
67
Update Update
On Omar Fernando Tobio，Off Tomas Porra
67
Update Update
On Mauro Wilney Arambarri Rosa，Off Tomas Galvan
63
Update Update
On Angel Correa，Off Facundo Colidio
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rafael Santos Borre Maury Right Footed Shot Missed
62
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Colidio Right Footed Shot Saved
60
Corner Corner
Corner
60
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gonzalo Maroni Right Footed Shot Missed
58
Update Update
On Jhonatan Candia，Off Norberto Briasco
58
Update Update
On Gonzalo Maroni，Off Gonzalo Javier Morales
55
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Colidio Right Footed Shot Post
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Norberto Briasco
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Norberto Briasco
48
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gonzalo Javier Morales Left Footed Shot Saved
46
Update Update
On Lucas Beltran，Off Lautaro Pereyra
46
Update Update
On Ulises Gimenez，Off Fausto Vera
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Kevin Jappert
41
Update Update
Offside
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR Decision - Goal Disallowed - Lucas Martinez Quarta
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-1
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Lucas Martinez Quarta Head Shot Goal
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi 1-1
33
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Colidio Head Shot Missed
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Gonzalo Javier Morales Left Footed Shot Goal
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Ivan Tapia 0-1
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gonzalo Javier Morales Left Footed Shot Missed
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tomas Galvan Right Footed Shot Missed
9
Corner Corner
Corner
8
Corner Corner
Corner
5
Update Update
Offside
3
Corner Corner
Corner
2
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tomas Galvan Right Footed Shot Saved
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Nazareno Arasa

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: River Plate 0-1 Barracas Central. Structural assessment: Barracas Central 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.