Tigre vs River Plate preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio José Dellagiovanna Today - 8:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
TigreTIG
1 0
River PlateRIV
Full Time Today 8:00 PM
Round 4 2nd Phase
Goal
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CONTEXT

Tigre hosted River Plate in a match that concluded with a 1-0 victory for the home side after a goalless first half. River Plate controlled possession at 68 percent while Tigre managed 32 percent. Expected goals favored the visitors with 0.47 compared to Tigre's 0.33 yet the outcome diverged from those metrics. No red cards were shown to either team. The stronger side on paper could not convert dominance into a result as Tigre secured the win through a second half goal. This performance highlighted a notable deviation for the victors against pre match projections. The game remained even at halftime before the decisive moment arrived later.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Tigre exhibited a significant structural deviation from anticipated performance patterns.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency levels stayed in line with the match progression throughout.
  • xG alignment: The 1-0 result did not align with the xG distribution recorded.
  • Market alignment: The final outcome remained aligned with market indicators present.
  • xG expectations: River Plate surpassed xG expectations but could not claim the points.
  • Event impact: The solitary second half goal carried decisive event impact on the scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion from disciplinary actions took place.
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
C. Gariano
C. Gariano
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
M. Savorani
M. Savorani
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
F. Cano
F. Cano
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
V. Bocaccia
V. Bocaccia
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
River Plate E. Coudet
E. Coudet
0.93
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.53
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Last 6 Opponents
Belgrano Rank: 69 D
Racing Club Rank: 72 W
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 L
Rosario Central Rank: 69 D
Sarmiento Rank: 58 L
Huracán Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosario Central Rank: 70 L
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 65 L
Barracas Central Rank: 59 L
Belgrano Rank: 68 L
Rosario Central Rank: 69 W
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 66 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 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.
64.94
67.97
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tigre
River Plate
Power Score
64.94
67.97
League Position
10
15
Global Rank
414
323

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
River Plate — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Tigre River Plate

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 —

River Plate

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Tigre
vs
River Plate
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Tigre River Plate
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
20%
26%
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.
-0.07 vs -0.12
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Tigre River Plate
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
26%
20%
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).
-0.12 vs -0.07
Tigre
River Plate
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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Tigre
vs
River Plate
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Tigre River Plate
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
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—
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 0.00
River Plate 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tigre River Plate
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 0.00
River Plate 0.00
Tigre
River Plate
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RIV had peak pressure around 14'.
  • RIV started the game with stronger pressure.
TIG Pressure RIV Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RIV reached the top pressure at 14' (64.79).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Tigre TIG Home
2 matches
River Plate RIV Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
5
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T19:30:16+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
S. Beltrán
41 S. Beltrán
F. Ortega
3 F. Ortega
N. Otamendi
30 N. Otamendi
L. Martínez Quarta
28 L. Martínez Quarta
G. Montiel
29 G. Montiel
T. Galván
26 T. Galván
F. Vera
15 F. Vera
A. Moreno
6 A. Moreno
Á. Correa Martínez
10 Á. Correa Martínez
R. Borré Maury
19 R. Borré Maury
J. Freitas
35 J. Freitas

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio José Dellagiovanna
Capacity
26282
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Carlos Andrés Gariano
Miguel Savorani
Federico Cano
Valentín Bocaccia

Statistics

Possession
TIG
35%
RIV
65%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 0
2 Shots 3
33 Dangerous attacks 62
32 Possession 68
2 Corners 4
17 Free kicks 9
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

65 Ball Safe 75
2 Goal Attempts 0
5 Substitutions 2
16 Throwins 17
1 Assists 0
2 Injuries 1
9 Dribble Attempts 5
9 Successful Dribbles 5
32 Successful Dribbles Percentage 31

Attacking

82 Attacks 154

Possession

36 Long Passes 36
292 Passes 645
197 Successful Passes 559
68 Successful Passes Percentage 87
3 Key Passes 4

Defensive

1 Saves 1
16 Tackles 14
7 Interceptions 8
59 Duels Won 51

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 19

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 17

Expected Lineup

Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

12
Felipe Zenobio
Felipe Zenobio Goalkeeper
6.89
29
Ignacio Russo
Ignacio Russo Centre Forward
7.07
10
Jabes Saralegui
Jabes Saralegui Right Wing
6.44
20
Alan Barrionuevo
Alan Barrionuevo Left Back
7.2
30
Jalil Elías
Jalil Elías Defensive Midfield
6.85
2
Joaquín Laso
Joaquín Laso Right Back
6.94
3
Nahuel Banegas
Nahuel Banegas Left Back
6.85
4
Valentín Moreno
Valentín Moreno Right Back
6.78
8
Martín Garay
Martín Garay Defensive Midfield
6.8
22
Santiago López
Santiago López Left Wing
6.78
28
Gonzalo Martínez
Gonzalo Martínez Attacking Midfield
7.16
Referee : Carlos Andrés Gariano

Starting XI ▼

41
Santiago Beltrán
Santiago Beltrán Goalkeeper
6.86
35
Joaquín Freitas
Joaquín Freitas Attacker
6.82
19
Rafael Santos Borré
Rafael Santos Borré Attacker
6.74
3
Francisco Ortega
Francisco Ortega Left Back
6.96
26
Tomás Galván
Tomás Galván Central Midfield
7.05
10
Ángel Correa
Ángel Correa Attacking Midfield
6.86
15
Fausto Vera
Fausto Vera Central Midfield
7.04
6
Aníbal Moreno
Aníbal Moreno Central Midfield
7.08
28
Lucas Martínez Quarta
Lucas Martínez Quarta Right Back
7.03
29
Gonzalo Montiel
Gonzalo Montiel Right Back
7.16
30
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi Left Back
6.93

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Nicolás Dubersarsky → Jabes Saralegui
5th Substitution
85'
Event
Juan Villalba → Santiago López
7th Substitution
85'
85'
Event
Lautaro Pereyra → Tomás Galván
6th Substitution
81'
Event
Lucas Martínez Quarta
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Ignacio Russo
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
79'
77'
Event
Rafael Santos Borré → Joaquín Freitas
4th Substitution
74'
Event
Tobías Andrada
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Federico Álvarez → Nahuel Banegas
2nd Substitution
71'
Event
Santiago González  → Jalil Elías
3rd Substitution
71'
Event
Nahuel Banegas
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
67'
1ST-HALF
45+4'
Event
Aníbal Moreno
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Jalil Elías
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 1st Yellowcard
41'
Event
Tiago Serrago → Gonzalo Martínez
1st Substitution
4'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Pereyra takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Andrada takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Update Update
Juan Manuel Villalba is on, and Santiago Lopez is off.
85
Update Update
Nicolas Dubersarsky is on, and Jabes Saralegui is off.
85
Update Update
Lautaro Pereyra is on, and Tomas Galvan is off.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for L. Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Ignacio Russo takes a right-footed shot and scores.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ignacio Russo scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Jabes Saralegui.
77
Update Update
Rafael Santos Borre is on, and Joaquin Freitas is off.
75
Attempt Attempt
Alan Barrionuevo attempts a header but misses the shot.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tobias Andrada receives a yellow card.
71
Update Update
Santiago Gonzalez is on, and Jalil Elias is off.
71
Update Update
Federico Alvarez comes on for Nahuel Banegas.
68
Attempt Attempt
Joaquin Freitas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Attempt Attempt
Angel Correa takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Nahuel Banegas.
60
Attempt Attempt
Jabes Saralegui takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
54
Attempt Attempt
Tiago Serrago takes a right-footed shot but misses.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Anibal Ismael Moreno takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Anibal Ismael Moreno.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jalil Elias.
30
Attempt Attempt
Angel Correa takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
30
Update Update
Offside.
28
Attempt Attempt
Jabes Saralegui takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Martinez Quarta attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Ortega takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Update Update
Tiago Serrago is on, and Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez is off.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Carlos Gariano.

CONCLUSION

Tigre claimed a narrow 1-0 win over River Plate despite trailing in possession and expected goals. The home team absorbed pressure effectively before striking once after the interval to alter the contest. River Plate generated more opportunities according to underlying numbers yet left without reward. The even halftime score of 0-0 gave way to a tense second period where defensive organization proved key for the winners. Absence of any dismissals allowed both sides to maintain full complements until the end. This result underscores how single moments can override statistical edges in tightly contested fixtures. Tigre's approach yielded maximum points while exposing vulnerabilities in the visitors' finishing.