San Lorenzo vs Unión Santa Fe preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Pedro Bidegaín Sat, 15 Aug - 5:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
San LorenzoSLO
Unión Santa FeUSF
KICKOFF : Sat, 15 Aug - 5:30 PM
Round 5 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

San Lorenzo host Unión Santa Fe at Estadio Pedro Bidegaín in the second phase of the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol season. The home side sits fifteenth in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy tenth place. Power scores sit nearly level at 62.18 for San Lorenzo and 62.44 for Unión Santa Fe, giving the away team a marginal 0.3-point edge and marking them as the slightly stronger side overall. Form readings show a clear gap, with San Lorenzo on 6.61 and Unión Santa Fe on 17.11. Set-piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy data for both teams. Efficiency figures remain unavailable at this stage. The contest features two sides with comparable underlying strength yet differing recent trajectories and league positions.

TL;DR

  • Structural: San Lorenzo sit fifteenth while Unión Santa Fe occupy tenth in the domestic table.
  • Form: San Lorenzo hold a form score of 6.61 compared with 17.11 for Unión Santa Fe.
  • Squad: Power scores stand at 62.18 for the home side and 62.44 for the visitors.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Both sides display comparable underlying strength with minimal power differential.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy data for each team.
  • xVariable: Unión Santa Fe hold a 0.3-point power advantage and are the stronger side.
  • Market: Baseline split: San Lorenzo 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Unión Santa Fe 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
San Lorenzo N. Gorosito
N. Gorosito
VS
Unión Santa Fe L. Madelón
L. Madelón
1.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.35
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Huracán Rank: 65 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 61 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 62 W
Lanús Rank: 65 L
River Plate Rank: 68 D
Independiente Rank: 68 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 L
Lanús Rank: 64 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 L
Platense Rank: 60 D
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.18
62.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
San Lorenzo
Unión Santa Fe
Power Score
62.18
62.44
League Position
15
10
Global Rank
514
505

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
Unión Santa Fe — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) San Lorenzo Unión Santa Fe

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

San Lorenzo SLO Home
2 matches
Unión Santa Fe USF Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:21:54+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 5-3-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 5 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Pedro Bidegaín
Capacity
39494
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

25
José Devecchi
José Devecchi Goalkeeper
6.59
9
Alexis Cuello
Alexis Cuello Attacker
6.95
29
Rodrigo Auzmendi
Rodrigo Auzmendi Attacker
6.89
24
Nicolás Tripichio
Nicolás Tripichio Central Midfield
6.95
35
Alejo Córdoba
Alejo Córdoba Left Back
7.02
6
Mathías De Ritis
Mathías De Ritis Left Back
6.77
13
Juan Rattalino
Juan Rattalino Central Midfield
6.67
54
Lautaro Nicolás Blanco Estigarribia
Lautaro Nicolás Blanco Estigarribia Right Back
6.62
2
Danilo Arboleda
Danilo Arboleda Centre Back
7.33
19
Emiliano Amor
Emiliano Amor Right Back
6.62
27
Martín Río
Martín Río Central Midfield
6.39

Starting XI ▼

21
Matías Mansilla
Matías Mansilla Goalkeeper
6.8
10
Ignacio Malcorra
Ignacio Malcorra Midfielder
7.1
20
Julián Palacios
Julián Palacios Midfielder
7.03
19
Marcelo Estigarribia
Marcelo Estigarribia Attacker
7.06
25
Cristian Tarragona
Cristian Tarragona Attacker
7.1
12
Bruno Pittón
Bruno Pittón Left Back
6.58
17
Joaquín Mosqueira
Joaquín Mosqueira Central Midfield
6.89
26
Juan Pablo Ludueña
Juan Pablo Ludueña Left Back
6.85
2
Maizon Rodríguez
Maizon Rodríguez Right Back
6.85
5
Lucas Menossi
Lucas Menossi Central Midfield
6.98
35
Lautaro Vargas
Lautaro Vargas Right Back
6.77

CONCLUSION

The narrow power gap and contrasting form scores frame an intriguing domestic encounter at Estadio Pedro Bidegaín. San Lorenzo will look to leverage home support and close the league-position deficit, yet Unión Santa Fe arrive with superior recent momentum and a slight overall edge. Limited efficiency and set-piece detail leave room for on-field adjustments to shape the outcome. Both teams operate with similar structural profiles, suggesting the match may hinge on execution in open play and individual moments rather than systemic mismatches. Observers can expect a measured contest where small margins decide the result in the second phase of the campaign.