Unión Santa Fe vs Sarmiento preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio 15 de Abril
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Unión Santa FeUSF
4 1
SarmientoSARM
Full Time
Round 7 Clausura
Cristian Tarragona - 18', 61'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Unión Santa Fe hosted Sarmiento in a match that concluded with a 4-1 final score after a 1-0 halftime lead. Sarmiento entered as the stronger side yet Unión Santa Fe secured the victory. Home possession stood at 49 percent against the visitors 51 percent. Expected goals registered 1.15 for the home side and 0.66 for the away side producing a differential of 0.49. No red cards were issued to either team. The outcome proved consistent with the underlying expected goals data. A significant deviation was recorded for Unión Santa Fe relative to pre-match positioning.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Unión Santa Fe 4-1 Sarmiento. Unión Santa Fe showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the observed match result.
  • xG alignment: Outcome aligned with xG as the winner finished ahead on the scoreboard.
  • Market alignment: Result stayed aligned with available pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations indicated 1.15 for Unión Santa Fe and 0.66 for Sarmiento.
  • Event impact: No notable events altered the flow beyond standard play.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no measurable distortion in the contest.
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
E. Callegari
E. Callegari
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. Balmaceda
E. Balmaceda
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
F. Casal
F. Casal
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
Unión Santa Fe L. Madelón
L. Madelón
VS
Sarmiento F. Sava
F. Sava
1.18
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aldosivi Rank: 54 W
San Lorenzo Rank: 62 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 L
Lanús Rank: 64 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 63 L
Platense Rank: 60 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes Rank: 68 W
Huracán Rank: 65 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 62 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 70 W
Banfield Rank: 58 L
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 71 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.74
61.05
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Unión Santa Fe
Sarmiento
Power Score
60.74
61.05
League Position
8
11
Global Rank
524
518

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

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

Unión Santa Fe

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

Sarmiento

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

Unión Santa Fe ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sarmiento
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.65
26.47
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.47
27.65
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
Unión Santa Fe +0.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Sarmiento -0.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Unión Santa Fe
Sarmiento
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.

Unión Santa Fe
vs
Sarmiento
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Unión Santa Fe Sarmiento
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
8%
25%
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.
-0.09 vs -0.17
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe Sarmiento
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
25%
8%
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).
-0.17 vs -0.09
Unión Santa Fe
Sarmiento
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
Sarmiento
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Unión Santa Fe Sarmiento
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
Unión Santa Fe 0.39
Sarmiento 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Unión Santa Fe Sarmiento
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
Unión Santa Fe 0.02
Sarmiento 0.13
Unión Santa Fe
Sarmiento
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SARM had peak pressure around 55'.
  • SARM started the game with stronger pressure.
USF Pressure SARM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SARM reached the top pressure at 55' (80.89).

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
Sarmiento SARM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:11:05+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 7 · Clausura
Stadium
Estadio 15 de Abril
Capacity
27000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Pablo Echavarría
Ernesto Callegari
Ezequiel Balmaceda
Facundo Rojo Casal

Statistics

Possession
USF
49%
SARM
51%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 1
6 Shots 4
31 Dangerous attacks 50
49 Possession 51
2 Corners 4
11 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

72 Ball Safe 81
11 Goal Kicks 6
9 Goal Attempts 11
4 Substitutions 5
23 Throwins 27
1 Hit Woodwork 0
10 Dribble Attempts 16
3 Successful Dribbles 3
30 Successful Dribbles Percentage 19

Attacking

84 Attacks 109
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

59 Long Passes 70
334 Passes 334
245 Successful Passes 253
73 Successful Passes Percentage 76
10 Key Passes 8
27 Successful Long Passes 32
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 46

Defensive

5 Saves 1
27 Tackles 14
16 Interceptions 12
58 Duels Won 34

Build-up

8 Total Crosses 26
3 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Pablo Echavarría

Starting XI ▼

21
Matías Mansilla
Matías Mansilla Goalkeeper
7.74
2
Maizon Rodríguez
Maizon Rodríguez Defender
7
15
Juan Pintado
Juan Pintado Defender
7.04
18
Lucas Ayala
Lucas Ayala Defender
6.59
26
Juan Pablo Ludueña
Juan Pablo Ludueña Defender
7.18
5
Lucas Menossi
Lucas Menossi Midfielder
6.78
34
Mateo Peresutti
Mateo Peresutti
Midfielder78'
6.59
8
Emilio Giaccone
Emilio Giaccone Midfielder
7.3
11
Mauro Luna Diale
Mauro Luna Diale Midfielder
6.5
10
Ignacio Malcorra
Ignacio Malcorra
Midfielder23'
8.65
22
Brahian Cuello
Brahian Cuello Midfielder
6.75
31
Misael Aguirre
Misael Aguirre
Attacker71'
6.57
19
Marcelo Estigarribia
Marcelo Estigarribia Attacker
6.97
43
Eric Ramírez
Eric Ramírez
Attacker78'
7.47
25
Cristian Tarragona
Cristian Tarragona (C) Attacker
2
8.5
Referee : Pablo Echavarría

Starting XI ▼

12
Thyago Ayala
Thyago Ayala Goalkeeper
5.67
2
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Juan Manuel Insaurralde (C) Defender
6.28
3
Lucas Suárez
Lucas Suárez Defender
6.05
8
Santiago Salle
Santiago Salle Defender
6.14
11
Gastón González
Gastón González
Attacker66'
6.27
44
Renzo Orihuela
Renzo Orihuela Defender
5.59
15
Cristian Zabala
Cristian Zabala Midfielder
6.1
16
Mauricio Martínez
Mauricio Martínez Midfielder
6.9
19
Julián Contrera
Julián Contrera Midfielder
6.02
20
Ulises Giménez
Ulises Giménez
Defender46'
6.75
21
Julián Mavilla
Julián Mavilla Midfielder
7.32
23
Elián Giménez
Elián Giménez
Midfielder89'
24
Jonathan Herrera
Jonathan Herrera Attacker
6.33
7
Pablo Magnin
Pablo Magnin
Attacker66'
6.59
27
Junior Marabel
Junior Marabel Attacker
6.36
9
Diego Churín
Diego Churín
Attacker81'
6.62

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Elián Giménez → Julián Mavilla
9th Substitution
Event
Eric Ramírez
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
84'
81'
Event
Diego Churín → Junior Marabel
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Julián Mavilla
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Mateo Peresutti → Lucas Menossi
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Eric Ramírez → Marcelo Estigarribia
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Ignacio Malcorra
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
74'
Event
Misael Aguirre  → Brahian Cuello
5th Substitution
71'
66'
Event
Gastón González → Santiago Salle
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Pablo Magnin → Jonathan Herrera
4th Substitution
Event
Ignacio Malcorra
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
62'
Event
Cristian Tarragona
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
61'
46'
Event
Ulises Giménez → Julián Contrera
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
43'
Event
Lucas Suárez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Ignacio Malcorra → Mauro Luna Diale
1st Substitution
23'
Event
Cristian Tarragona
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
18'
8'
Event
Julián Contrera
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Elian Gimenez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Update Update
Elian Gimenez comes on for Julian Mavilla.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Eric Kleybel Ramirez Matheus scores with a right-footed shot.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Eric Kleybel Ramirez Matheus scores, making it 4-1.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Martinez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
81
Update Update
Diego Churin Puyo is on, and Junior Marabel is off.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Julian Mavilla with his left foot results in a goal.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Julian Mavilla scores, making it 3-1.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Eric Kleybel Ramirez Matheus comes on for Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia.
78
Update Update
Mateo Peresutti comes on for Lucas Andres Menossi.
77
Attempt Attempt
Junior Marabel's header is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Suarez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Victor Ignacio Malcorra scores with a left-footed shot.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Victor Ignacio Malcorra scores to make it 3-0, assisted by Lucas Ayala.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Update Update
Misael Aguirre comes on for Brahian Cuello.
70
Attempt Attempt
Julian Mavilla takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
67
Attempt Attempt
Emilio Giaccone's right-footed shot is saved.
66
Substitution Substitution
Gaston Gonzalez is substituted for Santiago Salle.
66
Update Update
Pablo Daniel Magnin replaces Jonathan Carlos Herrera.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Victor Ignacio Malcorra.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cristian Alberto Tarragona scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Victor Ignacio Malcorra.
59
Attempt Attempt
Junior Marabel takes a left-footed shot but misses.
57
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
53
Attempt Attempt
Ulises Gimenez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
51
Attempt Attempt
Junior Marabel takes a right-footed shot but misses.
49
Attempt Attempt
Cristian Alberto Tarragona takes a right-footed shot but misses.
46
Update Update
Ulises Gimenez is on, and Julian Contrera is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Juan Luduena attempts a header but misses the shot.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Lucas Suarez.
33
Attempt Attempt
Marcelo Luciano Estigarribia attempts a header but misses the shot.
32
Attempt Attempt
Julian Contrera takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
30
Update Update
Offside.
28
Attempt Attempt
Victor Ignacio Malcorra takes a left-footed shot, but it hits the post.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Carlos Herrera takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
23
Update Update
Victor Ignacio Malcorra is on, and Mauro Luna Diale is off.
18
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Cristian Alberto Tarragona scores with a right-footed shot.
18
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cristian Alberto Tarragona scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Emilio Giaccone.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Julian Contrera receives a yellow card.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Pablo Echavarria.

CONCLUSION

The 4-1 result reflected Unión Santa Fe capitalizing on opportunities despite trailing in expected goals and facing the stronger designated opponent. Possession remained nearly balanced yet the home side converted its chances more effectively across both halves. The halftime score of 1-0 set the platform for further goals after the break. Consistency between the final outcome and xG metrics suggests the scoreline captured the underlying performance patterns without major external influences. Absence of disciplinary actions kept the match structure intact throughout the ninety minutes.