Rosario Central vs Racing Club preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio 15 de Abril Wed, 29 Jul - 12:15 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Rosario CentralROS
0 – 0
Racing ClubRAC
Full Time Wed, 29 Jul 12:15 AM
Round 2 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Rosario Central hosted Racing Club in a match that concluded with a 0-0 scoreline. Rosario Central controlled 59 percent of possession and created 1.3 expected goals while Racing Club held 41 percent possession and registered 0.43 expected goals. The halftime score stood at 0-0 with both sides level. Despite the home side generating the majority of chances the game remained goalless throughout. No red cards were issued to either team. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment was Racing Club yet the draw prevailed. The outcome showed a significant deviation level for Racing Club at 100 percent deviation percentage. The result was not consistent with expected goals but aligned with market alignment indicators.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Rosario Central 0-0 Racing Club. Racing Club showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with the 0.87 expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome proved aligned with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Rosario Central posted 1.3 expected goals against 0.43 for Racing Club.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the match flow or altered team dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown resulting in no disciplinary distortion.
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
H. Mastrángelo
H. Mastrángelo
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
G. Chade
G. Chade
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. Castelli
J. 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
N. Kresta
N. Kresta
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
Racing Club J. Vojvoda
J. Vojvoda
1.72
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.59
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Belgrano Rank: 67 L
River Plate Rank: 70 L
Racing Club Rank: 70 W
Independiente Rank: 69 W
Tigre Rank: 64 D
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 56 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 65 W
Rosario Central Rank: 69 L
Estudiantes Rank: 69 W
Huracán Rank: 65 D
Barracas Central Rank: 61 D
Aldosivi Rank: 55 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.65
70.48
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rosario Central
Racing Club
Power Score
68.65
70.48
League Position
11
8
Global Rank
306
250

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

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 —

Racing Club

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 Racing Club
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.34
15.12
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
15.12
25.34
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 +0.87 Efficiency Index
vs
Racing Club -0.87 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rosario Central
Racing Club
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
Racing Club
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rosario Central Racing Club
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
64%
10%
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.
-0.83 vs -0.05
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rosario Central Racing Club
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
10%
64%
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).
-0.05 vs -0.83
Rosario Central
Racing Club
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
Racing Club
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rosario Central Racing Club
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 0.33
Racing Club 0.21
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rosario Central Racing Club
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 0.00
Racing Club 0.00
Rosario Central
Racing Club
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 80'.
  • RAC started the game with stronger pressure.
ROS Pressure RAC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ROS reached the top pressure at 80' (71.51).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Rosario Central ROS Home
3 matches
Racing Club RAC Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
4
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-30T00:00:34+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 29, 2026, 12:15 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 2 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio 15 de Abril
Capacity
27000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Hernán Mastrángelo
Gabriel Chade
José Castelli
Nicolas Kresta

Statistics

Possession
ROS
56%
RAC
44%

Top Statistics

2 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 2
39 Dangerous attacks 24
59 Possession 41
6 Corners 2
20 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 6

Match Overview

84 Ball Safe 69
7 Goal Kicks 6
6 Goal Attempts 3
4 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 18
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 1
23 Dribble Attempts 11
6 Successful Dribbles 6
26 Successful Dribbles Percentage 55

Attacking

78 Attacks 90
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

55 Long Passes 55
441 Passes 306
380 Successful Passes 226
86 Successful Passes Percentage 74
5 Key Passes 3
29 Successful Long Passes 23
53 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

2 Saves 1
12 Tackles 24
8 Interceptions 12
47 Duels Won 52

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 9
2 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

5 Offsides 3
12 Fouls 20

Lineup

Referee : Hernán Mastrángelo

Starting XI ▼

23
Conan Ledesma
Conan Ledesma Goalkeeper
6.92
3
Agustín Sández
Agustín Sández Defender
6.43
13
Gastón Ávila
Gastón Ávila Defender
7.44
32
Emanuel Coronel
Emanuel Coronel Defender
6.96
15
Facundo Mallo
Facundo Mallo
Defender46'
6.49
46
Ignacio Ovando
Ignacio Ovando Defender
6.97
5
Franco Ibarra
Franco Ibarra Midfielder
7.44
8
Jáminton Campaz
Jáminton Campaz Midfielder
6.85
11
Ángel Di María
Ángel Di María (C) Midfielder
6.92
20
Vicente Tomás Pizarro Durcudoy
Vicente Tomás Pizarro Durcudoy Midfielder
6.74
31
Federico Navarro
Federico Navarro
Midfielder71'
6.48
26
Giovanni Cantizano
Giovanni Cantizano Midfielder
6.19
10
Franco Cervi
Franco Cervi
Midfielder71'
6.35
16
Tomás Badaloni
Tomás Badaloni Attacker
6.29
22
Enzo Copetti
Enzo Copetti
Attacker63'
6.62
Referee : Hernán Mastrángelo

Starting XI ▼

25
Facundo Cambeses
Facundo Cambeses Goalkeeper
6.81
4
Ezequiel Cannavo
Ezequiel Cannavo Defender
6.99
6
Marcos Rojo
Marcos Rojo Defender
6.72
19
Ignacio Rodríguez
Ignacio Rodríguez Defender
6.85
23
Nazareno Colombo
Nazareno Colombo Defender
7.33
10
Matko Miljevic
Matko Miljevic Midfielder
6.86
20
Baltasar Rodríguez
Baltasar Rodríguez
Midfielder74'
6.1
13
Santiago Sosa
Santiago Sosa (C) Midfielder
6.98
16
Ulises Ortegoza
Ulises Ortegoza Midfielder
6.74
11
Matías Zaracho
Matías Zaracho
Midfielder59'
6.89
46
Alejandro Tello
Alejandro Tello Midfielder
6.9
5
Matías Kranevitter
Matías Kranevitter
Midfielder74'
6.43
28
Santiago Solari
Santiago Solari Attacker
6.54
17
Tomás Conechny
Tomás Conechny
Attacker59'
6.51
32
Lautaro Díaz
Lautaro Díaz Attacker
6.86
22
Elías Torres
Elías Torres
Attacker78'
6.52

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Baltasar Rodríguez
Foul / 8th Yellowcard
90'
Event
Ezequiel Cannavo
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
89'
Event
Marcos Rojo
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Franco Cervi
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
80'
78'
Event
Elías Torres → Lautaro Díaz
9th Substitution
74'
Event
Matías Kranevitter → Alejandro Tello
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Baltasar Rodríguez → Matko Miljevic
8th Substitution
Event
Franco Cervi → Giovanni Cantizano
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Federico Navarro → Vicente Tomás Pizarro Durcudoy
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Giovanni Cantizano
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
67'
65'
Event
Nazareno Colombo
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Enzo Copetti → Tomás Badaloni
4th Substitution
63'
59'
Event
Tomás Conechny → Santiago Solari
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
Matías Zaracho → Ulises Ortegoza
3rd Substitution
51'
Event
Ignacio Rodríguez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Facundo Mallo → Emanuel Coronel
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
39'
Event
Santiago Sosa
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Offside
90
Update Update
Offside
90
Update Update
Offside
90
Update Update
Offside
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Baltasar Gallego Rodriguez
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ezequiel Cannavo
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ezequiel Cannavo
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Marcos Faustino Rojo
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Marcos Faustino Rojo
81
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Franco Ibarra Right Footed Shot Missed
80
Corner Corner
Corner
78
Update Update
Offside
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Franco Cervi
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Franco Cervi
74
Update Update
On Elias Torres，Off Lautaro Diaz
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Enzo Nahuel Copetti Right Footed Shot Missed
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Enzo Nahuel Copetti Right Footed Shot Missed
67
Update Update
On Baltasar Gallego Rodriguez，Off Matko Miljevic
66
Update Update
On Claudio Matias Kranevitter，Off Alejandro Tello
66
Update Update
On Franco Cervi，Off Giovanni Cantizano
65
Update Update
On Federico Navarro，Off Vicente Pizarro
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Giovanni Cantizano
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Angel Fabian Di Maria Right Footed Shot Blocked
60
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Angel Fabian Di Maria Left Footed Shot Blocked
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Nazareno Colombo
59
Update Update
On Enzo Nahuel Copetti，Off Tomas Oscar Badaloni
59
Update Update
On Enzo Nahuel Copetti，Off Tomas Oscar Badaloni
52
Update Update
Offside
52
Corner Corner
Corner
52
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alejandro Tello Right Footed Shot Blocked
51
Update Update
On Federico Zaracho，Off Ulises Ortegoza
46
Update Update
On Tomás Conechny，Off Santiago Solari
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ignacio Ovando Right Footed Shot Blocked
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-0
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-0
45
Update Update
Offside
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Juan Ignacio Rodriguez
45
Update Update
On Facundo Mallo Blanco，Off Emanuel Coronel
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ulises Ortegoza Right Footed Shot Saved
45
Update Update
Offside
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ulises Ortegoza Right Footed Shot Saved
44
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Santiago Solari Right Footed Shot Post
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jaminton Campaz Left Footed Shot Missed
42
Corner Corner
Corner
42
Update Update
Offside
41
Corner Corner
Corner
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Santiago Sosa
35
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Santiago Solari Right Footed Shot Saved
33
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Giovanni Cantizano Right Footed Shot Blocked
30
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Angel Fabian Di Maria Left Footed Shot Missed
27
Corner Corner
Corner
23
Corner Corner
Corner
23
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jaminton Campaz Right Footed Shot Saved
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lautaro Diaz Right Footed Shot Missed
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Angel Fabian Di Maria Left Footed Shot Blocked
19
Corner Corner
Corner
18
Corner Corner
Corner
17
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jaminton Campaz Left Footed Shot Blocked
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jaminton Campaz Left Footed Shot Missed
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tomas Oscar Badaloni Head Shot Missed
13
Corner Corner
Corner
7
Update Update
Offside
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Hernan Mastrangelo

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between Rosario Central and Racing Club highlighted a mismatch between possession dominance and finishing output. Rosario Central maintained territorial advantage yet failed to convert chances into goals. Racing Club defended compactly and limited clear opportunities despite lower possession figures. The absence of red cards kept both teams at full strength for the full duration. Expected goals favored the home side but the scoreline reflected defensive resilience from the visitors. This result underscores how chance creation does not always translate directly into points in tightly contested fixtures. Both teams will review set-piece execution and final-third decision making ahead of upcoming fixtures.