Atlético Tucumán ضد Argentinos Juniors — Liga Profesional

**Atlético Tucumán 1-2 Argentinos Juniors**

**What set this match apart:** A very typical match: only small details set it apart (82% of matches were more unusual than this one). The game was defined by a lack of clear-cut scoring opportunities, with only 1 big chance recorded between the two sides (6th percentile of the joint volume). While the attacking output was sparse, both teams frequently tested the goalkeeper from distance, recording 12 shots from distance in total (84th percentile of joint volume).

**How it played out:** Argentinos Juniors took a more direct approach in their build-up, completing 33 accurate long balls to Atlético Tucumán's 16 (94th percentile of gaps), even though few accurate long balls were made in the match overall (22nd percentile of joint volume). Conversely, Atlético Tucumán was clearly ahead in the air, completing 7 accurate crosses to Argentinos Juniors' 1 (91st percentile of gaps) in a game where few accurate crosses were made overall (21st percentile of joint volume). Argentinos Juniors also showed more patience in their own half, completing 233 passes compared to 149 for Atlético Tucumán (83rd percentile of gaps). Defensively, both sides were under pressure, resulting in 62 clearances in total (93rd percentile of joint volume), with Argentinos Juniors making 38 to Atlético Tucumán's 24 (78th percentile of gaps). Atlético Tucumán was more active in winning the ball back, recording 17 tackles to 12 (82nd percentile of gaps) and 13 interceptions to 6 (93rd percentile of gaps). Finally, Atlético Tucumán was clearly ahead in blocked shots (2 to 1, 76th percentile of gaps) and won 9 dribbles to 7.

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Atlético Tucumán win 23%, draw 49%, and Argentinos Juniors win 28%. The performances leaned towards a draw, but the actual result was far from unlikely. With Atlético Tucumán recording 3 shots on target to Argentinos Juniors' 2, the 1-2 scoreline remains a plausible outcome.