Unión Santa Fe vs Lanús preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio 15 de Abril Thu, 6 Aug - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Unión Santa FeUSF
2 1
LanúsLAN
Full Time Thu, 6 Aug 10:00 PM
Round 2 2nd Phase
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CONTEXT

Unión Santa Fe secured a 2-1 victory over Lanús despite trailing in key performance metrics. The home side held 41 percent possession while Lanús controlled 59 percent and posted higher expected goals at 1.31 against 0.39. The match stayed level at 0-0 through halftime before Unión Santa Fe mounted a second-half response to claim the win. Lanús entered as the stronger side yet could not convert territorial advantage into a positive result. The outcome reflected a significant deviation from underlying numbers with no red cards issued to either team. Unión Santa Fe capitalized on limited chances to overcome the expected goals gap and secure the three points.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Unión Santa Fe 2-1 Lanús. Unión Santa Fe showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was not consistent with the expected goals distribution.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Lanús generated a higher expected goals total of 1.31 compared to 0.39 for Unión Santa Fe.
  • Event impact: The match remained even at halftime with no goals scored in the first half.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued to either team during the match.
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
N. Lamolina
N. Lamolina
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
Unión Santa Fe L. Madelón
L. Madelón
VS
Lanús M. Pellegrino
M. Pellegrino
1.24
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 L
Platense Rank: 60 D
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 72 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 64 D
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 70 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Instituto Rank: 64 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 64 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 73 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 62 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 61 D
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 64 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 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.
62.82
64.47
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
Power Score
62.82
64.47
League Position
14
11
Global Rank
529
469

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

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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Unión Santa Fe

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

Lanús

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.

Unión Santa Fe
vs
Lanús
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Unión Santa Fe Lanús
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
45%
0%
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.
-0.17 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe Lanús
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
45%
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).
+0.00 vs -0.17
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
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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Unión Santa Fe
vs
Lanús
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Unión Santa Fe Lanús
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
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—
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
Unión Santa Fe 0.00
Lanús 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe Lanús
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
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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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
Unión Santa Fe 0.00
Lanús 0.00
Unión Santa Fe
Lanús
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LAN had peak pressure around 77'.
  • LAN started the game with stronger pressure.
USF Pressure LAN Pressure
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Pressure Index: LAN reached the top pressure at 77' (97.91).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Unión Santa Fe USF Home
2 matches
Lanús LAN Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
2
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-06T21:31:05+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 06, 2026, 10:00 PM
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
Nicolás Lamolina

Statistics

Possession
USF
43%
LAN
57%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
0 Big Chances Created 1
6 Shots 6
14 Dangerous attacks 21
40 Possession 60
4 Corners 2
7 Free kicks 6
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

13 Goal Kicks 7
5 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 27
1 Assists 1
17 Dribble Attempts 23
9 Successful Dribbles 8
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 35

Attacking

57 Attacks 55

Possession

54 Long Passes 55
334 Passes 501
236 Successful Passes 416
71 Successful Passes Percentage 83
19 Successful Long Passes 27
35 Successful Long Passes Percentage 49

Defensive

1 Saves 1
27 Tackles 19
7 Interceptions 6
53 Duels Won 45

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 19
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

6 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Nicolás Lamolina

Starting XI ▼

21
Matías Mansilla
Matías Mansilla Goalkeeper
6.86
2
Maizon Rodríguez
Maizon Rodríguez Defender
18
Lucas Ayala Defender
26
Juan Pablo Ludueña
Juan Pablo Ludueña Defender
6.85
35
Lautaro Vargas
Lautaro Vargas Defender
6.83
5
Lucas Menossi
Lucas Menossi Midfielder
6.9
8
Emilio Giaccone
Emilio Giaccone
Midfielder82'
10
Ignacio Malcorra
Ignacio Malcorra Midfielder
6.93
11
Mauro Luna Diale
Mauro Luna Diale
Midfielder69'
17
Joaquín Mosqueira
Joaquín Mosqueira Midfielder
6.41
20
Julián Palacios
Julián Palacios Midfielder
7
15
Juan Pintado
Juan Pintado
Defender83'
25
Cristian Tarragona
Cristian Tarragona (C) Attacker
7.08
31
Misael Aguirre
Misael Aguirre Attacker
6.53
19
Marcelo Estigarribia
Marcelo Estigarribia
Attacker59'
Referee : Nicolás Lamolina

Starting XI ▼

26
Nahuel Losada
Nahuel Losada Goalkeeper
7.07
4
Gonzalo Pérez
Gonzalo Pérez Defender
6
Sasha Marcich
Sasha Marcich Defender
6.87
24
Carlos Izquierdoz
Carlos Izquierdoz (C) Defender
7.13
35
Ronaldo Dejesús
Ronaldo Dejesús Defender
7.06
16
Matías Sepúlveda
Matías Sepúlveda Midfielder
6.74
9
Walter Bou
Walter Bou
Attacker71'
6.76
17
Agustín Medina
Agustín Medina Midfielder
5
Felipe Peña Biafore
Felipe Peña Biafore
Midfielder40'
6.76
23
Ramiro Carrera
Ramiro Carrera Midfielder
6.96
11
Eduardo Salvio
Eduardo Salvio
Midfielder28'
30
Agustín Cardozo
Agustín Cardozo Midfielder
7.05
77
Lucas Besozzi
Lucas Besozzi Midfielder
6.64
25
Dylan Aquino
Dylan Aquino
Attacker71'
19
Yoshan Valois
Yoshan Valois Attacker
20
Allan Wlk
Allan Wlk
Attacker71'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Walter Bou
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Juan Pintado → Julián Palacios
10th Substitution
83'
Event
Emilio Giaccone → Lucas Menossi
9th Substitution
82'
Event
Joaquín Mosqueira
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
76'
73'
Event
Felipe Peña Biafore
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
71'
Event
Dylan Aquino → Lucas Besozzi
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Walter Bou → Matías Sepúlveda
7th Substitution
71'
Event
Allan Wlk → Yoshan Valois
8th Substitution
Event
Mauro Luna Diale → Ignacio Malcorra
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Bruno Pittón → Lucas Ayala
5th Substitution
69'
60'
Event
Sasha Marcich
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Marcelo Estigarribia → Misael Aguirre
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Lucas Menossi
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
53'
1ST-HALF
41'
Event
Carlos Izquierdoz 
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
40'
Event
Felipe Peña Biafore → Agustín Medina
2nd Substitution
28'
Event
Eduardo Salvio → Ramiro Carrera
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Walter Bou.
90
Attempt Attempt
Dylan Aquino takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Dylan Aquino takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Felipe Pena Biafore takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
85
Attempt Attempt
Walter Bou takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Update Update
Juan de Dios Pintado Leines comes on for Julian Palacios.
82
Update Update
Emilio Giaccone replaces Lucas Andres Menossi.
76
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Joaquin Mosqueira scores with a right-footed shot.
76
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Joaquin Mosqueira scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Lucas Andres Menossi.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Felipe Pena Biafore takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Felipe Pena Biafore scores, making it 1-1.
71
Update Update
Walter Bou comes on for Matias Sepulveda.
71
Update Update
Dylan Aquino replaces Lucas Besozzi.
71
Substitution Substitution
Allan Wlk is substituted on for Y. Valois.
70
Attempt Attempt
Felipe Pena Biafore takes a left-footed shot but misses.
69
Update Update
Mauro Luna Diale comes on for Victor Ignacio Malcorra.
69
Substitution Substitution
Bruno Pitton is substituted on for Lucas Ayala.
62
Attempt Attempt
Eduardo Salvio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
60
Attempt Attempt
Eduardo Salvio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
60
Attempt Attempt
Juan Luduena attempts a header but misses the shot.
60
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
59
Update Update
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia comes on for Misael Aguirre.
58
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Lucas Andres Menossi scores with a right-footed shot.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
52
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Eduardo Salvio with his right foot, but it's saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Julian Palacios takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Attempt Attempt
Joaquin Mosqueira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Vargas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Carlos Roberto Izquierdoz receives a yellow card.
40
Update Update
Felipe Pena Biafore comes on for Agustín Medina.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Attempt Attempt
Y. Valois takes a shot with his right foot, but it misses the target.
28
Update Update
Eduardo Salvio is on, and Ramiro Carrera is off.
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Misael Aguirre Head Shot Missed
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Perez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
2
Attempt Attempt
Ramiro Carrera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Nicolas Lamolina.

CONCLUSION

Unión Santa Fe completed a notable turnaround to win 2-1 after a goalless opening period. Lanús maintained greater possession and created more expected goal opportunities yet failed to secure the points. The home side demonstrated clinical finishing in the second half to overcome the statistical disadvantage. Absence of red cards ensured both teams operated at full strength throughout. This result underscores how finishing efficiency can override broader dominance in possession and chance creation. Unión Santa Fe leaves with maximum points while Lanús must reflect on unfulfilled territorial control.