Vélez Sarsfield
Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 2026Vélez Sarsfield 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima · Liga Profesional de Fútbol
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
Gimnasia y Esgrima won 0–1.
- Shots
- 27–6
- Shots on target
- 5–3
- Expected goals
- 1.35–1.02
- Possession
- 71%–29%
Full time
What the match recorded
Gimnasia L.P. beat Velez Sarsfield 1–0. Recorded in this match (Velez Sarsfield – Gimnasia L.P.): shots 27–6, shots on target 5–3, expected goals 1.35–1.02, possession 71%–29%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.
Pre-match record
What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.
Velez Sarsfield's recent record differs from the season
moderateVelez Sarsfield's last-five shots average is above their season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.
Window: last_5 versus season
| Metric | Last 5 | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 16.6 shots/match | 12 shots/match | 11.9 shots/match |
Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.
Gimnasia L.P. have a visible away split
moderateGimnasia L.P.'s away-only shot average is below their full-season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.
Window: away
| Metric | Away only | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8.78 shots/match | 10.8 shots/match | 11.9 shots/match |
Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.
Velez Sarsfield show a distinct attacking-volume record
weakVelez Sarsfield's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Velez Sarsfield | Gimnasia L.P. | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 12 shots/match | 10.8 shots/match | 11.9 shots/match |
| Shots against | 12.9 shots/match | 14.8 shots/match | 12 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
This match
Match statistics
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: Vélez Sarsfield favored in 8 of 11 directional metrics · Gimnasia y Esgrima in 1 · 2 too close
Window
Season
Window
Last 10
Window
Last 5
Window
Home–Away
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
Vélez Sarsfield / Gimnasia y Esgrima
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- Recorded xG is incomplete, so xG context is omitted where unavailable.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
- Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: xg_for, xg_against.
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