Tigre vs Central Cordoba SdE preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio José Dellagiovanna
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
TigreTIG
2 1
Central Cordoba SdECTR
Full Time
Round 6 2nd Phase
Goal
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Goal
Michael Santos - 58' (P)

CONTEXT

Tigre hosted Central Cordoba SdE and secured a 2-1 victory with a halftime score of 2-0. Tigre recorded 2.66 expected goals while the visitors posted 1.58 expected goals for a differential of 1.08. Tigre finished with 39 percent possession against the away side's 61 percent. No red cards were issued to players from either team. The stronger team Tigre claimed the win and the result remained consistent with underlying expected goals data. A significant deviation of 100 percent was noted for Tigre relative to initial projections. The efficiency shift stayed in line with available metrics throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Tigre 2-1 Central Cordoba SdE. Tigre showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with projected metrics for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the xG totals of 2.66 and 1.58.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations correctly identified Tigre as the stronger team.
  • Event impact: No decisive events altered the flow beyond the recorded goals.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no measurable distortion in the result.
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 30.32
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
C. Navarro
C. Navarro
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
L. Méndez
L. Méndez
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. Negrete
M. Negrete
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
Tigre B. Martelotto
B. Martelotto
VS
Central Cordoba SdE S. Domínguez
S. Domínguez
0.93
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.13
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aldosivi Rank: 54 D
River Plate Rank: 68 W
Belgrano Rank: 69 D
Racing Club Rank: 72 W
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 54 L
Rosario Central Rank: 68 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Instituto Rank: 64 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 W
San Lorenzo Rank: 65 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 63 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 63 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 70 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 1
1

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.
62.44
58.93
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tigre
Central Cordoba SdE
Power Score
62.44
58.93
League Position
10
14
Global Rank
463
577

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
Tigre — Opponent-weighted form score
Central Cordoba SdE — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Tigre Central Cordoba SdE

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

Tigre

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

Central Cordoba SdE

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

Tigre ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Central Cordoba SdE
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
42.82
23.20
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.20
42.82
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
Tigre +1.69 Efficiency Index
vs
Central Cordoba SdE -1.69 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Tigre
Central Cordoba SdE
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.

Tigre
vs
Central Cordoba SdE
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Tigre Central Cordoba SdE
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
41%
58%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-1.09 vs +0.08
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Tigre Central Cordoba SdE
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
58%
41%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.08 vs -1.09
Tigre
Central Cordoba SdE
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.

–
Tigre
vs
Central Cordoba SdE
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Tigre Central Cordoba SdE
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
Tigre 0.44
Central Cordoba SdE 0.28
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tigre Central Cordoba SdE
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
Tigre 0.02
Central Cordoba SdE 0.06
Tigre
Central Cordoba SdE
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TIG had peak pressure around 68'.
  • TIG started the game with stronger pressure.
TIG Pressure CTR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TIG reached the top pressure at 68' (96.21).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Tigre TIG Home
4 matches
Central Cordoba SdE CTR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-25T00:07:33+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 6 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio José Dellagiovanna
Capacity
26282
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Pablo Echavarría
Cristian Navarro
Lucio Méndez
Mariano Negrete

Statistics

Possession
TIG
42%
CTR
58%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 2
11 Shots 4
34 Dangerous attacks 43
39 Possession 61
4 Corners 5
13 Free kicks 11
3 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
9 Goal Kicks 9
5 Substitutions 4
27 Throwins 22
1 Hit Woodwork 0
2 Assists 0
16 Dribble Attempts 21
6 Successful Dribbles 8
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

94 Attacks 127
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

65 Long Passes 69
310 Passes 474
218 Successful Passes 397
70 Successful Passes Percentage 84
10 Key Passes 5
27 Successful Long Passes 43
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 62

Defensive

1 Saves 0
20 Tackles 17
18 Interceptions 11
55 Duels Won 45

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 28
8 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 5
12 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Pablo Echavarría

Starting XI ▼

12
Felipe Zenobio
Felipe Zenobio (C) Goalkeeper
6.62
3
Nahuel Banegas
Nahuel Banegas Defender
6.77
24
Federico Álvarez
Federico Álvarez
Defender46'
6.5
4
Valentín Moreno
Valentín Moreno Defender
7.08
20
Alan Barrionuevo
Alan Barrionuevo Defender
6.59
32
Juan Villalba
Juan Villalba Defender
7.25
8
Martín Garay
Martín Garay Midfielder
6.67
10
Jabes Saralegui
Jabes Saralegui Midfielder
7.38
11
Tiago Serrago
Tiago Serrago
Midfielder71'
6.94
22
Santiago López
Santiago López Midfielder
7.21
25
Ian Subiabre
Ian Subiabre
Attacker71'
6.28
27
Santiago González
Santiago González Midfielder
7.04
5
Bruno Leyes
Bruno Leyes
Midfielder90'
29
Ignacio Russo
Ignacio Russo Attacker
6.97
33
Mauro Méndez
Mauro Méndez Attacker
7.46
50
Ignacio Peluffo
Ignacio Peluffo
Attacker78'
6.54
Referee : Pablo Echavarría

Starting XI ▼

1
Alan Aguerre
Alan Aguerre (C) Goalkeeper
6.19
2
Alejandro Maciel
Alejandro Maciel Defender
7.25
23
Darío Cáceres
Darío Cáceres Defender
6.7
33
Santiago Moyano
Santiago Moyano Defender
6.7
5
Tiago Cravero
Tiago Cravero Midfielder
6.36
10
Marco Iacobellis
Marco Iacobellis
Midfielder46'
6.88
7
Diego Barrera
Diego Barrera Midfielder
6.17
37
Alan Daian Laprida
Alan Daian Laprida
Attacker83'
6.55
20
Fernando Martínez
Fernando Martínez Midfielder
6.34
22
Matías Vera
Matías Vera Midfielder
6.76
11
Horacio Tijanovich
Horacio Tijanovich Attacker
6.84
19
Ezequiel Naya
Ezequiel Naya
Attacker67'
6.55
27
Michael Santos
Michael Santos Attacker
7.41
28
Leonardo Sequeira
Leonardo Sequeira Attacker
6.21
18
Lucas González
Lucas González
Midfielder67'
6.91

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Fernando Martínez
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Bruno Leyes → Santiago González 
9th Substitution
90'
83'
Event
Alan Daian Laprida → Diego Barrera
8th Substitution
Event
Ignacio Peluffo
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
81'
Event
Ignacio Peluffo → Mauro Méndez
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Tiago Serrago → Jabes Saralegui
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Ian Subiabre → Santiago López
6th Substitution
71'
67'
Event
Lucas González → Leonardo Sequeira
3rd Substitution
67'
Event
Ezequiel Naya → Horacio Tijanovich
4th Substitution
Event
Santiago López
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
64'
60'
Event
Alejandro Maciel
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
58'
Event
Michael Santos
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Federico Álvarez → Nahuel Banegas
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Marco Iacobellis → Tiago Cravero
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Nahuel Banegas
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
29'
Event
Santiago López
Header / 2nd Goal
26'
Event
Mauro Méndez
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
5'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Fernando Martinez.
90
Update Update
Bruno Javier Leyes Sosa comes on for Lucas Gonzalez Martinez.
87
Attempt Attempt
Ezequiel Naya takes a left-footed shot but misses.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Alan Laprida comes on for Diego Barrera.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ignacio Peluffo.
79
Attempt Attempt
Diego Barrera takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Ignacio Peluffo comes on for Mauro Mendez.
75
Update Update
Offside.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Update Update
Tiago Serrago replaces Jabes Saralegui.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substituting Ian Subiabre for Santiago Lopez.
70
Attempt Attempt
Ignacio Russo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
70
Attempt Attempt
Mauro Mendez takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
67
Update Update
Ezequiel Naya is on, and Horacio Tijanovich is off.
67
Update Update
Lucas Gonzalez Martinez is on, and Leonardo Sequeira is off.
65
Update Update
Offside.
64
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Santiago Lopez receives a yellow card.
62
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Mauro Mendez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Villalba attempts a header but misses the shot.
62
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded.
61
Attempt Attempt
Federico Alvarez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alejandro Maciel.
59
Update Update
Offside.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla scores, making it 2-1.
56
Update Update
Horacio Tijanovich's header is blocked.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Attempt Attempt
Diego Barrera takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
48
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Marco Iacobellis comes on for Tiago Cravero.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Federico Alvarez comes on for Nahuel Banegas.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jabes Saralegui takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Update Update
Offside.
40
Update Update
Leonardo Sequeira's header is blocked.
40
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Sequeira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
38
Attempt Attempt
Horacio Tijanovich takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
34
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
31
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Lopez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
30
Attempt Attempt
Diego Barrera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Attempt Attempt
Fernando Martinez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
29
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nahuel Banegas receives a yellow card.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Santiago Lopez Head Shot Goal
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Santiago Lopez scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Valentin Moreno.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Nahuel Banegas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
15
Attempt Attempt
Mauro Mendez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Michael Nicolas Santos Rosadilla takes a right-footed shot but misses.
8
Update Update
Offside.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Mauro Mendez scores with a right-footed shot.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mauro Mendez scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Juan Manuel Villalba.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Villalba attempts a header but misses the shot.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Pablo Echavarria.

CONCLUSION

Tigre controlled the match sufficiently to convert their 2.66 xG into a 2-1 win despite lower possession. Central Cordoba SdE generated 1.58 xG but could not overcome the early deficit. The halftime score of 2-0 set the tone and the absence of red cards kept the contest balanced in terms of personnel. Alignment between actual outcome and expected goals confirmed the validity of the underlying numbers. Significant deviation by Tigre did not prevent the result from matching xG projections. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent across both halves without notable second-half adjustments. The final score reflected the pre-match assessment of team strength accurately.