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Blooming0-0Independiente Petrolero
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 20:15
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Match Timeline

23'
Franco Vázquez🟨
Yellow Card
43'
Ayrton Portillo🟨
Yellow Card
44'
David Martínez🟨
Yellow Card
45+1'
Leonardo Morales🟨
Yellow Card
46'
Ayrton Portillo🔄
Substitution 1 → Agustín Hausch
54'
Lucas Zelarayán⚽
Normal Goal → Nicolás Fernández
61'
Rubén Botta🔄
Substitution 2 → Éver Banega
61'
David Barbona🔄
Substitution 3 → Darío Cáceres
61'
Elías Pereyra🔄
Substitution 4 → David Fernández
64'
Alexis Maldonado🟨
Yellow Card
70'
Alcides Benítez🔄
Substitution 1 → Francisco González Metilli
70'
Lucas Zelarayán🔄
Substitution 2 → Santiago Longo
70'
Nicolás Fernández🔄
Substitution 3 → Lucas Passerini
76'
David Martínez🔄
Substitution 5 → Mateo Aguiar
76'
Leonardo Morales🔄
Substitution 4 → Álvaro Ocampo
84'
Santiago Sosa🟥
Red Card
85'
Franco Vázquez🔄
Substitution 5 → Ramiro Tulián
90+6'
Aaron Molinas
Penalty

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal6
11Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots2
5Shots insidebox7
6Shots outsidebox4
7Fouls9
5Corner Kicks2
3Offsides2
58Ball Possession42
2Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
445Total passes332
373Passes accurate251
84Passes %76

Starting Lineups

Defensa Y JusticiaDefensa Y Justicia1:1

Starting XI

22Cristopher FiermarínG
21David MartínezD
27Elías PereyraM
24Juan Manuel GutiérrezF
19David BarbonaF
6Emiliano AmorD
10Aaron MolinasM
20Rubén BottaF
33Lucas SoutoD
15Santiago SosaM
16Ayrton PortilloM

Belgrano CordobaBelgrano Cordoba1:1

Starting XI

25Thiago CardozoG
3Adrián SpörleD
20Franco VázquezM
24Emiliano RigoniM
22Nicolás FernándezF
17Lisandro LópezD
21Adrián SánchezM
10Lucas ZelarayánM
2Alexis MaldonadoD
26Alcides BenítezM
14Leonardo MoralesD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Defensa Y Justicia
Defensa Y Justicia
Form: D-W-D-W-D
Belgrano Cordoba
Belgrano Cordoba
Form: W-W-D-D-W
Record
3 W
3 D
4 L
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4 W
4 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
0.7
Scored
vs
0.8
Scored
1.2
Conceded
vs
0.6
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
40%
Clean Sheets
50%
BTTS
30%
BTTS
40%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:0.5
Away:0.8
Conceded
Home:1.5
Away:1.0
Scored
Home:0.6
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:0.6
Away:0.6

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Defensa Y Justicia versus Belgrano Cordoba: long term ELO, before the match
Defensa Y JusticiaHomeRatingBelgrano CordobaAway
Strength
1,519.7Overall1,565.2
1,564.3Match venue1,520.1
1,564.3At home1,521.8
1,485.1Away1,520.1
Attack & defence
1,443.3Attack1,420.6
1,546Defence1,618.1
1,458.8Home attack1,428.3
1,451.7Away attack1,395.1
1,584.5Home defence1,589.7
1,519.5Away defence1,598.3
Match profile
1,248.3Goal environment1,086.7
1,403.3Home goals1,266.7
1,345Away goals1,320
1,514.4Possession1,508.1
Specialist ratings
1,500.5Set-piece attack1,516.7
1,500.3Set-piece defence1,516.2
1,555.1Close games1,549.4
1,505.2Winning margin1,571.5

Match venue compares Defensa Y Justicia at home with Belgrano Cordoba away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Belgrano's Road Warriors Target Defensa's Fortress
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.85
Expected Value:+14.0%

Friday night in the Liga Profesional Argentina sees two undefeated sides clash as Defensa Y Justicia host Belgrano Cordoba. While the league table suggests a tight contest—Defensa sit 3rd with 9 points, Belgrano 4th with 11—the underlying form metrics reveal a compelling case for the visitors. Defensa Y Justicia have made a solid start with two wins and three draws, but scratch beneath the surface and their home form is concerning. The numbers don't lie: zero wins in their last four home fixtures, managing just 0.50 goals per game while shipping 1.50 at the other end. Their recent 1-1 draw against Velez Sarsfield and goalless stalemate with Estudiantes LP show they can grind results against quality opposition, but the lack of cutting edge is evident. Their 3-2 victory away at Newells Old Boys (who are struggling at 0.60 points per game) masks broader issues in front of goal. Enter Belgrano Cordoba, who have been the division's surprise road specialists. With a 60% away win rate in their last five trips, they've already conquered tough venues—beating Independ. Rivadavia (who average 2.10 points per game) 1-0 and Rosario Central (2.00 PPG) 2-1 on their own patches. Their defensive solidity is remarkable: conceding just 0.60 goals per game away from home with a 50% clean sheet rate across their last ten matches. The goal expectancy data (0.55 for Defensa, 1.25 for Belgrano) aligns perfectly with what we're seeing on the pitch. Defensa's attack is misfiring at home, while Belgrano have the defensive organization and counter-attacking threat to exploit spaces. The head-to-head record favors Defensa historically (40% home win rate), but current momentum is firmly with the visitors. At 2.85, Belgrano represent value. The market has priced this as a coin-flip, but the away side's superior away metrics against Defensa's home winlessness creates a pricing error. The implied 35% probability underestimates Belgrano's true chances given their road form against quality opposition. **Key Points:** • Defensa Y Justicia have 0% win rate in last 4 home games (50% draw, 50% loss) • Belgrano Cordoba boast 60% away win rate in last 5 road trips • Defensa scoring just 0.50 goals per game at home; Belgrano conceding only 0.60 away • Belgrano have beaten high-quality opponents away: Independ. Rivadavia (1-0) and Rosario Central (2-1) • Goal expectancy favors low-scoring affair: 0.55 (Home) vs 1.25 (Away) • Both teams remain undefeated in 2026 Liga Profesional (Defensa 2W-3D, Belgrano 3W-2D) **Summary:** Belgrano Cordoba's away form is too strong to ignore at 2.85. Defensa's inability to convert home advantage into wins, combined with Belgrano's proven ability to grind results on the road against top-tier opposition, makes the away win the value play. Expect a tight, tactical battle where Belgrano's defensive solidity and superior away metrics see them edge it.

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