Vélez Sarsfield vs Instituto preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio José Amalfitani
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Vélez SarsfieldVEL
1 0
InstitutoIACC
Full Time
Round 1 2nd Phase
Manuel Lanzini - 45+1'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Vélez Sarsfield defeated Instituto 1-0 in the match. The halftime score was 1-0. Vélez Sarsfield recorded 58 percent possession against Instituto's 42 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.52 for the home side and 3.04 for the visitors. No red cards were shown to either team. The stronger team prevailed on the day even though the result did not align with the xG distribution. A significant deviation occurred as the home side secured the points despite the metrics. The outcome remained consistent with pre-match alignment indicators. Second half adjustments produced no further goals or disruptions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Vélez Sarsfield recorded a significant deviation by winning the match.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the observed performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was not consistent with the xG distribution.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Home xG totaled 0.52 against away xG of 3.04.
  • Event impact: The match ended 1-0 with the halftime score also at 1-0.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued and no distortion affected 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
A. Merlos
A. Merlos
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
P. González
P. González
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
U. García Leri
U. García Leri
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
N. Viñas
N. Viñas
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
Vélez Sarsfield G. Barros Schelotto
G. Barros Schelotto
VS
Instituto D. Flores
D. Flores
1.56
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.4
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 65 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 58 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 D
San Lorenzo Rank: 63 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 62 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 55 W
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 58 D
Estudiantes Rank: 69 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 59 W
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 58 W
Boca Juniors Rank: 72 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 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.
66.37
62.27
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vélez Sarsfield
Instituto
Power Score
66.37
62.27
League Position
3
14
Global Rank
347
473

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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Vélez Sarsfield — Opponent-weighted form score
Instituto — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vélez Sarsfield Instituto

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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Vélez Sarsfield

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

Instituto

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

Vélez Sarsfield ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Instituto
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
16.03
52.86
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
52.86
16.03
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
Vélez Sarsfield -3.15 Efficiency Index
vs
Instituto +3.15 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vélez Sarsfield
Instituto
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.

Vélez Sarsfield
vs
Instituto
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vélez Sarsfield Instituto
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
18%
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.
+0.00 vs -0.54
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vélez Sarsfield Instituto
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
18%
0%
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).
-0.54 vs +0.00
Vélez Sarsfield
Instituto
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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Vélez Sarsfield
vs
Instituto
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vélez Sarsfield Instituto
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
Vélez Sarsfield 0.15
Instituto 0.21
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vélez Sarsfield Instituto
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
—
—
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
Vélez Sarsfield 0.00
Instituto 0.02
Vélez Sarsfield
Instituto
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IACC had peak pressure around 74'.
  • IACC started the game with stronger pressure.
VEL Pressure IACC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IACC reached the top pressure at 74' (95.69).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Vélez Sarsfield VEL Home
4 matches
Instituto IACC Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-25T00:03:12+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio José Amalfitani
Capacity
49540
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Andrés Merlos
Pablo González
Uriel García Leri
Nahuel Viñas

Statistics

Possession
VEL
55%
IACC
45%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 10
46 Dangerous attacks 84
58 Possession 42
1 Corners 6
9 Free kicks 7
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

96 Ball Safe 82
11 Goal Kicks 9
7 Goal Attempts 5
6 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 20
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
17 Dribble Attempts 19
11 Successful Dribbles 8
65 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42

Attacking

129 Attacks 108
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

55 Long Passes 88
531 Passes 357
427 Successful Passes 254
80 Successful Passes Percentage 71
6 Key Passes 16
28 Successful Long Passes 42
51 Successful Long Passes Percentage 48

Defensive

2 Saves 3
23 Tackles 13
11 Interceptions 10
70 Duels Won 52

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 41
4 Accurate Crosses 13

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
7 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI ▼

1
Tomás Marchiori
Tomás Marchiori Goalkeeper
7.29
3
Elías Gómez
Elías Gómez (C) Defender
7.29
4
Joaquín García
Joaquín García Defender
7.48
16
Lisandro Magallán
Lisandro Magallán Defender
7.62
32
Thiago Silvero
Thiago Silvero Defender
7.21
5
Claudio Baeza
Claudio Baeza Midfielder
6.66
8
Lucas Robertone
Lucas Robertone
Midfielder78'
6.63
11
Matías Pellegrini
Matías Pellegrini Midfielder
7.14
17
Á. Verón
Á. Verón
Attacker63'
6.36
22
Manuel Lanzini
Manuel Lanzini Midfielder
8.27
10
Diego Valdés
Diego Valdés
Midfielder78'
6.9
29
Rodrigo Aliendro
Rodrigo Aliendro Midfielder
7.07
50
Tobías Andrada
Tobías Andrada Midfielder
7.33
48
Luca Feler
Luca Feler
Midfielder88'
6.54
9
Florián Monzón
Florián Monzón Attacker
6.56
15
Dilan Godoy
Dilan Godoy
Attacker89'
6.49
Referee : Andrés Merlos

Starting XI ▼

29
Marcos Ledesma
Marcos Ledesma Goalkeeper
6.92
6
Fernando Alarcón
Fernando Alarcón (C) Defender
6.85
26
Leonel Mosevich
Leonel Mosevich Defender
6.85
30
Jonatan Galván
Jonatan Galván Defender
6.42
3
Diego Sosa
Diego Sosa Midfielder
7.86
15
Matías Gallardo
Matías Gallardo Midfielder
6.79
11
Matías Fonseca
Matías Fonseca
Attacker76'
6.39
44
Giuliano Cerato
Giuliano Cerato Midfielder
6.97
55
Gustavo Abregú
Gustavo Abregú Midfielder
6.37
13
Juan Ignacio Méndez
Juan Ignacio Méndez
Midfielder59'
6.63
10
Alex Luna
Alex Luna Attacker
6.96
21
Jeremías Lázaro
Jeremías Lázaro
Midfielder66'
6.55
17
Matías Tissera
Matías Tissera Attacker
6
7
Nicolás Guerra
Nicolás Guerra
Attacker66'
6.42
20
Jhon Córdoba
Jhon Córdoba Attacker
6.49
9
Facundo Suárez
Facundo Suárez
Attacker76'
6.44

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Dilan Godoy → Florián Monzón
10th Substitution
89'
Event
Luca Feler → Tobías Andrada
9th Substitution
88'
Event
Thiago Silvero
Handball / 4th Yellowcard
79'
Event
Lucas Robertone → Claudio Baeza
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Diego Valdés → Manuel Lanzini
8th Substitution
78'
76'
Event
Matías Fonseca → Matías Gallardo
5th Substitution
76'
Event
Facundo Suárez  → Jhon Córdoba 
6th Substitution
Event
Claudio Baeza
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
75'
66'
Event
Nicolás Guerra → Matías Tissera
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Jeremías Lázaro → Alex Luna
4th Substitution
Event
Á. Verón → Matías Pellegrini
2nd Substitution
63'
59'
Event
Juan Ignacio Méndez → Gustavo Abregú 
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Event
Fernando Alarcón 
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Manuel Lanzini
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
45+1'
18'
Event
Matías Gallardo
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Jeremías Lázaro takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Fernando Ruben Alarcon with his right foot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alex Veron took a left-footed shot but missed.
90
Attempt Attempt
Diego Alfonso Valdes Contreras takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
89
Update Update
Dilan Godoy comes on for Florian Gonzalo de Jesus Monzon.
89
Update Update
Luca Feler comes on for Tobias Andrada.
86
Attempt Attempt
Florian Gonzalo de Jesus Monzon takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
80
Attempt Attempt
Fernando Ruben Alarcon attempts a header but misses the shot.
79
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Thiago Silva.
78
Update Update
Diego Alfonso Valdes Contreras comes on for Manuel Lanzini.
78
Update Update
Lucas Robertone replaces Claudio Baeza.
76
Update Update
Facundo Ezequiel Suarez comes on for Jhon Cordoba.
76
Update Update
Matias Fonseca comes on for Matias Gallardo.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Claudio Baeza receives a yellow card.
74
Attempt Attempt
Florian Gonzalo de Jesus Monzon takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
73
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Guerra takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Attempt Attempt
Leonel Mosevich attempts a header but misses the shot.
71
Update Update
Offside.
71
Attempt Attempt
Leonel Mosevich attempts a header but misses the shot.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Guerra takes a right-footed shot but misses.
69
Attempt Attempt
Diego Sosa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
68
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gallardo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Update Update
Nicolas Guerra comes on for Matias Tissera.
64
Update Update
Offside.
63
Update Update
Alex Veron comes on for Matias Pellegrini.
62
Attempt Attempt
Matias Pellegrini takes a left-footed shot but misses.
60
Attempt Attempt
Giuliano Cerato takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
59
Update Update
On comes Juan Mendez, off goes Gustavo Abregu.
58
Attempt Attempt
Diego Sosa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
52
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Fernando Ruben Alarcon.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Manuel Lanzini scores with a left-footed shot.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Manuel Lanzini scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Tobias Andrada.
42
Attempt Attempt
Matias Tissera takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
21
Attempt Attempt
Matias Tissera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
18
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Matias Gallardo receives a yellow card.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Matias Tissera takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
13
Attempt Attempt
Matias Pellegrini takes a left-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Andres Merlos.

CONCLUSION

The 1-0 result for Vélez Sarsfield over Instituto reflected a narrow victory that contrasted with the expected goals figures. Home possession reached 58 percent yet produced limited scoring threat according to the metrics. Instituto generated the majority of the xG but failed to convert opportunities into goals. Absence of red cards maintained a standard structure throughout both halves. The stronger team secured the points in line with alignment data despite the xG differential. This outcome highlights how final scores can diverge from underlying performance indicators in a single fixture. Further analysis of efficiency patterns may clarify such results in future encounters.