A detailed statistical analysis from en.as.com profiles the upcoming Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 clash between Argentinos Juniors and Aldosivi. The numbers paint a clear contrast between the home side's attacking power and the visitor's defensive struggles.
What do the goal averages say?
Argentinos Juniors enters this match with a far superior scoring rate. The team from La Paternal averages 1.71 goals per game. On the other side, Aldosivi manages only 0.74 goals on average. The gap widens in defense. Opponents score 1.59 goals per game against Aldosivi, while Argentinos Juniors concedes 1.06. This chasm suggests the Mar del Plata-based side will have to work extremely hard to contain the local attack. You can check more performance data for the squad on our stats page.
Who are the key players?
Hernán López is Argentinos Juniors' top scorer with two goals. Alan Sosa, curiously, features on both lists: he has one goal for Argentinos and is Aldosivi's top scorer with one strike. In creation, Argentinos Juniors' Kevin Coronel has 10 shot assists. Alan Sosa, again a protagonist, leads this chart for Aldosivi with 11. In the physical battle, Argentinos' Gastón Verón has committed 6 fouls, while Aldosivi's Joaquín Pombo has 8. Hernán López is the most fouled Argentinos player with 10, and Matías Godoy leads for Aldosivi with 7. Francisco Álvarez is the key passer for Argentinos Juniors, averaging 77.8 passes per game.
How do they behave in discipline and play?
Both teams show a similar tendency for cautions, with 2.314 yellow cards per game each. However, in dismissals there is a notable divergence. Argentinos Juniors averages 0.21 red cards per match, with Diego Porcel already seeing one. Aldosivi, in contrast, maintains a perfect record of 0.00 reds. In fouls, Aldosivi is more prone to commit them, with 12.273 per game compared to Argentinos' 10.764. Possession and build-up also clearly favor the home side. Argentinos Juniors attempts 560.33 passes per match, a figure that nearly doubles Aldosivi's 318.02. This superiority in ball control could be decisive.
What do shot and possession data reveal?
The pressure on the defenses is another point of contrast. Aldosivi's opponents take 15.291 shots per game, a high number reflecting the team's defensive fragility. Against Argentinos Juniors, opponents manage 12.072 shots on average. This difference of over three shots per game underscores the greater solidity of the home team. Argentinos' ability to keep the ball, evidenced by their 560+ attempted passes, allows them to better control the tempo and reduce rival opportunities. To follow the team's progress in the table, visit our standings section.
The match is set up, according to these numbers, with Argentinos Juniors as the clear favorite on paper. Their offensive power and greater control of the game clash with the defensive difficulties of an Aldosivi side that concedes many shots and goals. The key for the visitor will be to disrupt the local possession and be efficient in their limited chances. The data from en.as.com, published this week, provides an objective framework to anticipate the development of the encounter at La Paternal.
