Independiente Rivadavia ضد Banfield — Liga Profesional

**Independiente Rivadavia 3-1 Banfield**

**What set this match apart:** A fairly ordinary match with a few distinctive traits (54% of matches were more unusual than this one). The unusualness was primarily concentrated in defending (40%) and build-up (29%). Both teams were highly active in the air, recording 39 aerial duels won (76th percentile of joint volume), with Independiente Rivadavia winning 22 to Banfield's 17 (+5, 80th percentile of gaps). Furthermore, both sides were extremely active in getting the ball away, recording 75 clearances (98th percentile of joint volume), with Banfield making 44 to Independiente Rivadavia's 31 (+13, 76th percentile of gaps).

**How it played out:** Independiente Rivadavia found success by winning more aerial duels and winning 18 tackles to Banfield's 13 (+5, 82nd percentile of gaps), while also recording 4 blocked shots to Banfield's 2 (+2, 85th percentile of gaps). Banfield, meanwhile, was more direct in their approach; while few accurate long balls were recorded in the match (46 in total, 28th percentile of joint volume), Banfield was clearly ahead with 26 to Independiente Rivadavia's 20. Both sides were equally active in the wide areas, completing 14 accurate crosses (97th percentile of joint volume), with Independiente Rivadavia making 8 to Banfield's 6 (+2, 66th percentile of gaps). Despite this activity, neither side could camp in the opponent's half, as both recorded few passes in the opponent's half (227 in total, 17th percentile of joint volume). This lack of territorial control led to a game of long-range attempts, with both teams recording 6 shots from distance (12 in total, 86th percentile of joint volume).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Independiente Rivadavia 28%, draw 42%, and Banfield 30%. The performances leaned towards a draw, but the actual result was far from unlikely. Independiente Rivadavia managed 2 big chances to Banfield's 0, despite both sides recording 2 shots on target.