San Lorenzo vs Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Pedro Bidegaín Tue, 28 Jul - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
San LorenzoSLO
1 0
Gimnasia y Esgrima MendozaGYEM
Full Time Tue, 28 Jul 10:00 PM
Round 2 2nd Phase
Goal
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CONTEXT

San Lorenzo secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza in a tightly contested match that remained level at halftime. The home side held a slight edge in possession at 51 percent compared to the visitors 49 percent. Expected goals stood at 1.29 for San Lorenzo and 1.1 for Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza reflecting a close contest overall. The single goal proved decisive as both teams struggled to convert chances efficiently. No red cards were shown to either side maintaining a full complement of players throughout. The stronger team San Lorenzo claimed the win in line with pre-match assessments. The outcome aligned closely with underlying metrics despite a noted significant deviation in performance structure.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: San Lorenzo showed a significant structural deviation from expected patterns in securing the win.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with team capabilities across both halves.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment confirmed the 1-0 result matched the 1.29 to 1.1 expected goals split.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true with the stronger team prevailing as anticipated.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were fulfilled given San Lorenzo's higher 1.29 value over 1.1.
  • Event impact: Event impact centered on the lone second-half goal deciding the narrow outcome.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent with zero dismissals recorded for either team.
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
F. Echenique
F. Echenique
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
L. Méndez
L. Méndez
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. Grünmann
E. Grünmann
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
J. Jerez
J. Jerez
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
San Lorenzo N. Gorosito
N. Gorosito
VS
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza D. Franco Gatti
D. Franco Gatti
1.25
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.27
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lanús Rank: 65 L
River Plate Rank: 70 D
Independiente Rank: 69 L
Platense Rank: 61 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 67 D
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 59 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 59 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 L
Lanús Rank: 66 W
Platense Rank: 61 D
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 67 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0

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.
63.17
43.69
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
San Lorenzo
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Power Score
63.17
43.69
League Position
7
11
Global Rank
461
494

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
San Lorenzo — Opponent-weighted form score
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) San Lorenzo Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza

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

San Lorenzo

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

Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza

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

San Lorenzo ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.78
30.31
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.31
30.78
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
San Lorenzo +0.04 Efficiency Index
vs
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza -0.04 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
San Lorenzo
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
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.

San Lorenzo
vs
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Created Set-piece attacking threat
San Lorenzo Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
17%
22%
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.
-0.23 vs -0.24
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
San Lorenzo Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
22%
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).
-0.24 vs -0.23
San Lorenzo
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
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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San Lorenzo
vs
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
San Lorenzo Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
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
San Lorenzo 0.24
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 0.35
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
San Lorenzo Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
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
—
—
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
San Lorenzo 0.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza 0.02
San Lorenzo
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GYEM had peak pressure around 69'.
  • GYEM started the game with stronger pressure.
SLO Pressure GYEM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GYEM reached the top pressure at 69' (98.98).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

San Lorenzo SLO Home
1 matches
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza GYEM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
1
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
1
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-29T00:02:17+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 2 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Pedro Bidegaín
Capacity
39494
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fernando Echenique
Lucio Méndez
Erik Grünmann
Julián Jerez

Statistics

Possession
SLO
52%
GYEM
48%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 0
4 Shots 3
54 Dangerous attacks 37
51 Possession 49
4 Corners 6
14 Free kicks 11
0 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

76 Ball Safe 88
8 Goal Kicks 7
9 Goal Attempts 6
4 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 20
1 Assists 0
2 Injuries 1
22 Dribble Attempts 29
11 Successful Dribbles 6
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 21

Attacking

124 Attacks 108
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

63 Long Passes 59
446 Passes 428
365 Successful Passes 358
82 Successful Passes Percentage 84
10 Key Passes 12
33 Successful Long Passes 34
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 58

Defensive

3 Saves 4
32 Tackles 24
12 Interceptions 4
72 Duels Won 54

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 18
1 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

4 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Fernando Echenique

Starting XI ▼

12
Orlando Gill
Orlando Gill Goalkeeper
7.44
6
M. de Ritis
M. de Ritis Defender
8.04
32
Ezequiel Herrera
Ezequiel Herrera Defender
7.23
16
Guzmán Corujo
Guzmán Corujo
Defender89'
35
Alejo Córdoba
Alejo Córdoba Defender
7.59
42
Franco Lorenzon
Franco Lorenzon Defender
7.59
10
Facundo Gulli
Facundo Gulli Midfielder
6.41
28
Nahuel Barrios
Nahuel Barrios
Midfielder46'
6.7
14
Agustín Ladstatter
Agustín Ladstatter Midfielder
6.54
17
Gregorio Rodríguez
Gregorio Rodríguez
Attacker59'
7.14
24
Nicolás Tripichio
Nicolás Tripichio (C) Midfielder
7.52
62
Gonzalo Alassia
Gonzalo Alassia Midfielder
6.9
13
Juan Rattalino
Juan Rattalino
Midfielder46'
6.84
9
Alexis Cuello
Alexis Cuello Attacker
7.37
29
Rodrigo Auzmendi
Rodrigo Auzmendi Attacker
7.36
Referee : Fernando Echenique

Starting XI ▼

23
Cesar Rigamonti
Cesar Rigamonti Goalkeeper
7.52
2
Diego Mondino
Diego Mondino (C) Defender
6.5
42
Lautaro Carrera
Lautaro Carrera
Midfielder46'
6.79
3
Matías Recalde
Matías Recalde Defender
6.86
4
Ezequiel Muñoz
Ezequiel Muñoz Defender
7.62
22
Juan Franco
Juan Franco Defender
6.2
21
Fermin Antonini
Fermin Antonini Midfielder
6.97
26
Facundo Lencioni
Facundo Lencioni Midfielder
7.2
30
Esteban Fernández
Esteban Fernández Midfielder
6.46
27
Blas Armoa
Blas Armoa
Attacker84'
6.53
9
Agustín Módica
Agustín Módica Attacker
6.4
35
Valentino Simoni
Valentino Simoni
Attacker70'
6.46
17
Ignacio Sabatini
Ignacio Sabatini Attacker
6.43
7
Luciano Cingolani
Luciano Cingolani
Attacker70'
6.32
19
Julián Ceballos
Julián Ceballos Attacker
6.89
15
Ulises Sánchez
Ulises Sánchez
Midfielder70'
6.6

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Guzmán Corujo → Ezequiel Herrera
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Rodrigo Auzmendi
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
86'
84'
Event
Blas Armoa → Esteban Fernández
8th Substitution
84'
Event
Facundo Lencioni
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
75'
Event
Luciano Cingolani
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
70'
Event
Luciano Cingolani → Ignacio Sabatini
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Ulises Sánchez → Julián Ceballos
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Valentino Simoni → Agustín Módica
7th Substitution
69'
Event
Julián Ceballos
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Gregorio Rodríguez → Agustín Ladstatter
4th Substitution
59'
52'
Event
Matías Recalde
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Nahuel Barrios → Facundo Gulli
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Juan Rattalino → Gonzalo Alassia
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Lautaro Carrera → Diego Mondino
2nd Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rodrigo Auzmendi Right Footed Shot Missed
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Lencioni Left Footed Shot Missed
90
Update Update
Offside
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ulises Sanchez Right Footed Shot Saved
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexis Ricardo Cuello Left Footed Shot Blocked
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexis Ricardo Cuello Left Footed Shot Blocked
90
Update Update
Offside
89
Update Update
On Guzman Corujo，Off Ezequiel Herrera
86
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Rodrigo Auzmendi Right Footed Shot Goal
86
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Rodrigo Auzmendi 1-0，Assist：Gregorio Rodriguez
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Facundo Lencioni
84
Update Update
On Blas Armoa，Off Esteban Fernandez
84
Corner Corner
Corner
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rodrigo Auzmendi Right Footed Shot Saved
83
Update Update
VAR Decision - vip_for_unknown.true
82
Corner Corner
Corner
82
Update Update
Offside
79
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Lencioni Left Footed Shot Missed
77
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexis Ricardo Cuello Right Footed Shot Missed
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexis Ricardo Cuello Right Footed Shot Missed
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Luciano Cingolani
70
Update Update
On Ulises Sanchez，Off Julian Ceballos
70
Update Update
On Luciano Cingolani，Off Ignacio Sabatini Charparin
70
Update Update
On Valentino Simoni，Off Agustin Ignacio Modica
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Julian Ceballos
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Agustin Ignacio Modica Right Footed Shot Blocked
68
Corner Corner
Corner
67
Corner Corner
Corner
66
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lautaro Carrera Head Shot Blocked
66
Corner Corner
Corner
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Lencioni Left Footed Shot Blocked
59
Update Update
On Gregorio Rodriguez，Off Agustin Ladstatter
59
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rodrigo Auzmendi Right Footed Shot Missed
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rodrigo Auzmendi Left Footed Shot Missed
54
Update Update
Offside
54
Corner Corner
Corner
53
Corner Corner
Corner
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Franco Lorenzon Right Footed Shot Saved
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Matias Recalde
50
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Lencioni Head Shot Missed
48
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Agustin Ignacio Modica Right Footed Shot Blocked
46
Update Update
On Juan Rattalino，Off Gonzalo Alassia
46
Update Update
On Lautaro Carrera，Off Diego Mondino
46
Update Update
On Nahuel Barrios，Off Facundo Gulli
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Agustin Ladstatter Left Footed Shot Blocked
42
Corner Corner
Corner
41
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Fermin Antonini Right Footed Shot Blocked
41
Corner Corner
Corner
41
Corner Corner
Corner
36
Corner Corner
Corner
16
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Agustin Ladstatter Left Footed Shot Saved
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexis Ricardo Cuello Right Footed Shot Missed
10
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Julian Ceballos Right Footed Shot Blocked
8
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Matias Recalde Left Footed Shot Saved
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Echenique Fernando

CONCLUSION

The match highlighted San Lorenzo's ability to grind out results even when underlying numbers remained close. Possession balance and expected goals suggested a draw was possible yet the home side found the decisive moment. Both teams displayed disciplined defending with no disciplinary issues arising. The halftime score of 0-0 set up a second half where adjustments proved minimal. San Lorenzo capitalized on their slight xG advantage to claim three points. Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza competed evenly but lacked the final cutting edge. Overall the contest reflected a low-event affair decided by fine margins in efficiency and structure.