Rosario Central vs Aldosivi preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio 15 de Abril Fri, 7 Aug - 10:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Rosario CentralROS
2 1
AldosiviALD
Full Time Fri, 7 Aug 10:30 PM
Round 4 2nd Phase
Nicolás Zalazar - 61' (Own Goal)
Goal
|
Goal
Alan Sosa - 52'

CONTEXT

Rosario Central secured a 2-1 victory over Aldosivi after a scoreless first half that left the teams level at 0-0. The home side dominated possession with 72 percent compared to the visitors 28 percent. Expected goals favored Rosario Central at 1.34 against Aldosivi 0.51 for a differential of 0.83. The stronger team claimed the win in line with pre-match indicators. No red cards were issued during the contest. The final result remained consistent with the underlying metrics throughout the second half. Rosario Central completed the comeback in the latter stages to claim all three points.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Rosario Central 2-1 Aldosivi. Rosario Central showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The outcome proved consistent with the xG differential of 0.83.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match expectations for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Rosario Central posted 1.34 expected goals to Aldosivi 0.51.
  • Event impact: No second half adjustments or major events altered the flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no distortion to 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
P. Echavarría
P. Echavarría
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
F. Rodríguez
F. Rodríguez
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
E. Callegari
E. Callegari
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
F. Casal
F. Casal
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
Rosario Central J. Almirón Quintana
J. Almirón Quintana
VS
Aldosivi I. Damonte
I. Damonte
1.79
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.44
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
River Plate Rank: 70 W
Racing Club Rank: 70 D
Belgrano Rank: 67 L
River Plate Rank: 69 L
Racing Club Rank: 70 W
Independiente Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 67 L
Barracas Central Rank: 61 L
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 58 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 D
River Plate Rank: 69 L
Racing Club Rank: 70 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 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.
70.44
56.42
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rosario Central
Aldosivi
Power Score
70.44
56.42
League Position
8
14
Global Rank
288
717

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
Rosario Central — Opponent-weighted form score
Aldosivi — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rosario Central Aldosivi

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

Rosario Central

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

Aldosivi

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

Rosario Central ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Aldosivi
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.89
31.67
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.67
27.89
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
Rosario Central -0.32 Efficiency Index
vs
Aldosivi +0.32 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rosario Central
Aldosivi
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.

Rosario Central
vs
Aldosivi
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rosario Central Aldosivi
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
9%
7%
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 -0.04
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rosario Central Aldosivi
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
7%
9%
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).
-0.04 vs -0.12
Rosario Central
Aldosivi
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.

–
Rosario Central
vs
Aldosivi
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rosario Central Aldosivi
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
Rosario Central 0.20
Aldosivi 0.58
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rosario Central Aldosivi
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
Rosario Central 0.08
Aldosivi 0.01
Rosario Central
Aldosivi
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rosario Central ROS Home
1 matches
Aldosivi ALD Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T00:05:06+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 07, 2026, 10:30 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio 15 de Abril
Capacity
27000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Pablo Echavarría
Facundo Rodríguez
Ernesto Callegari
Facundo Rojo Casal

Statistics

Possession
ROS
68%
ALD
32%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 1
13 Shots 4
103 Dangerous attacks 19
72 Possession 28
10 Corners 3
13 Free kicks 4
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

62 Ball Safe 70
4 Goal Kicks 14
14 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 6
17 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Injuries 1
28 Dribble Attempts 18
14 Successful Dribbles 11
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 61

Attacking

146 Attacks 65
3 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

64 Long Passes 59
570 Passes 228
500 Successful Passes 132
88 Successful Passes Percentage 58
17 Key Passes 7
51 Successful Long Passes 15
80 Successful Long Passes Percentage 25

Defensive

4 Saves 4
17 Tackles 22
8 Interceptions 13
61 Duels Won 46

Build-up

46 Total Crosses 11
7 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
4 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Pablo Echavarría

Starting XI ▼

23
Conan Ledesma
Conan Ledesma Goalkeeper
6.06
13
Gastón Ávila
Gastón Ávila Defender
7.31
33
Alexis Soto
Alexis Soto Defender
7.15
42
Elías Verón
Elías Verón Defender
6.88
46
Ignacio Ovando
Ignacio Ovando Defender
6.57
5
Franco Ibarra
Franco Ibarra Midfielder
6.85
11
Ángel Di María
Ángel Di María (C) Midfielder
6.91
28
Pol Fernández
Pol Fernández
Midfielder85'
18
Julián Fernández
Julián Fernández Midfielder
6.79
8
Jáminton Campaz
Jáminton Campaz
Midfielder56'
6.73
20
Vicente Pizarro
Vicente Pizarro Midfielder
7.54
16
Tomás Badaloni
Tomás Badaloni
Attacker71'
26
Giovanni Cantizano
Giovanni Cantizano Midfielder
6.93
31
Federico Navarro
Federico Navarro
Midfielder71'
22
Enzo Copetti
Enzo Copetti Attacker
6.5
7
Marcelo Cabrera
Marcelo Cabrera
Attacker85'
Referee : Pablo Echavarría

Starting XI ▼

42
Lucas Acosta
Lucas Acosta Goalkeeper
6.08
2
Leonardo Sigali
Leonardo Sigali (C) Defender
6.77
32
Joaquín Pombo
Joaquín Pombo
Defender46'
6.43
13
Braian Cufré
Braian Cufré Defender
7.05
25
Néstor Breitenbruch
Néstor Breitenbruch Defender
6.25
33
Nicolás Zalazar
Nicolás Zalazar Defender
6.36
8
Martín García
Martín García Midfielder
6.89
4
Rodrigo González
Rodrigo González
Defender67'
19
Lucas Castro
Lucas Castro Midfielder
6.3
15
Francisco Perruzzi
Francisco Perruzzi
Midfielder67'
21
Matías Godoy
Matías Godoy Midfielder
6.26
10
Nico Gaitán
Nico Gaitán
Midfielder83'
22
Alan Sosa
Alan Sosa Midfielder
7.79
27
Tomás Fernández
Tomás Fernández Attacker
6.44
29
Andrés Vombergar
Andrés Vombergar Attacker
6.5
9
Nicolás Cordero
Nicolás Cordero
Attacker61'
6.55

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Rodrigo González
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Marcelo Cabrera → Enzo Copetti
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Pol Fernández → Ángel Di María 
10th Substitution
85'
83'
Event
Nico Gaitán → Matías Godoy
8th Substitution
Event
Jáminton Campaz
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
80'
Event
Tomás Badaloni → Vicente Pizarro
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Federico Navarro → Giovanni Cantizano
7th Substitution
71'
67'
Event
Rodrigo González → Martín García
4th Substitution
67'
Event
Francisco Perruzzi → Lucas Castro 
5th Substitution
Event
Nicolás Zalazar
Right foot shot / 1st Own Goal
61'
61'
Event
Nicolás Cordero → Andrés Vombergar
3rd Substitution
Event
Jáminton Campaz → Julián Fernández 
2nd Substitution
56'
52'
Event
Alan Sosa
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
46'
Event
Joaquín Pombo → Leonardo Sigali
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Rodrigo Gonzalez.
90
Update Update
Offside.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Update Update
Guillermo Matias Fernandez comes on for Angel Fabian Di Maria.
85
Update Update
Marcelo Cabrera is on, and Enzo Nahuel Copetti is off.
83
Update Update
Nicolas Fabian Gaitan is on, and Matias Godoy is off.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Jaminton Campaz with his left foot results in a goal.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jaminton Campaz scores, making it 2-1.
79
Attempt Attempt
Angel Fabian Di Maria takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jaminton Campaz scores, making it 2-1.
76
Attempt Attempt
Jaminton Campaz takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Attempt Attempt
Enzo Nahuel Copetti's header is saved.
71
Update Update
Tomas Oscar Badaloni comes on for Vicente Pizarro.
71
Update Update
Federico Navarro comes on for Giovanni Cantizano.
70
Update Update
Federico Navarro is on, and Giovanni Cantizano is off.
70
Attempt Attempt
Vicente Pizarro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
70
Attempt Attempt
Alexis Soto takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
69
Attempt Attempt
Alan Sosa takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Update Update
Rodrigo Gonzalez comes on for Martin Garcia.
66
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Cordero takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Cordero takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
63
Update Update
Nicolas Cordero is on, and Andres Vombergar is off.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Nicolas Zalazar scores an own goal with a right-footed shot.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! An own goal by Nicolas Zalazar levels the score at 1-1.
60
Attempt Attempt
Vicente Pizarro takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Gaston Avila takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Attempt Attempt
Vicente Pizarro's left-footed shot is saved.
56
Update Update
Jaminton Campaz replaces Julian Fernandez.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Alan Sosa takes a left-footed shot that finds the back of the net.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alan Sosa scores, making it 0-1.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
On comes Joaquin Pombo, off goes Leonardo German Sigali.
45
Attempt Attempt
Nestor Adriel Breitenbruch takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Vicente Pizarro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Andres Vombergar attempts a header but misses the shot.
42
Attempt Attempt
Franco Ibarra takes a right-footed shot but misses.
42
Update Update
Offside.
40
Attempt Attempt
Andres Vombergar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Andres Vombergar took a right-footed shot but missed.
38
Attempt Attempt
Aldo Tomas Lujan Fernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Julian Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Attempt Attempt
Angel Fabian Di Maria takes a left-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Martin Garcia attempts a header but misses the shot.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Attempt Attempt
Alexis Soto takes a left-footed shot but misses.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Attempt Attempt
Angel Fabian Di Maria takes a left-footed shot but misses.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Attempt Attempt
Enzo Nahuel Copetti takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Enzo Nahuel Copetti takes a left-footed shot but misses.
16
Attempt Attempt
Giovanni Cantizano takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
Attempt Attempt
Angel Fabian Di Maria takes a left-footed shot but misses.
6
Attempt Attempt
Julian Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
5
Attempt Attempt
Enzo Nahuel Copetti attempts a header but misses the shot.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Pablo Echavarria.

CONCLUSION

Rosario Central completed a 2-1 win that reflected their clear edge in possession and expected goals. The scoreless halftime period gave way to a decisive second half performance. Efficiency stayed aligned without notable shifts while the significant deviation for the home side supported the final outcome. Absence of red cards preserved the structural balance of the contest. The result reinforced Rosario Central status as the dominant side based on all key indicators. Overall the metrics delivered a consistent narrative from start to finish.