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Arsenal FC vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2023
Arsenal FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
Mon 8 May 2023 · 18:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 43' Cristian Alberto Tarragona
Y 8' Ignacio Miramon
Facundo Pons 19' Y
Daniel Lucero 55' Y
Santiago Toloza 71' Y
Ignacio Gariglio 72' Y
Joaquin Pombo 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Superliga Argentina .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CA Velez Sarsfield 27 51
2 CA Talleres 27 48
3 Racing Club 27 46
4 CA Huracan 27 46
5 CA River Plate 27 43
6 CA Boca Juniors 27 42
7 CA Independiente 27 40
8 CA Tucuman 27 40
9 CA Union 27 40
10 CA Platense 27 39
11 CS Independiente Rivadavia 27 38
12 Estudiantes de La Plata 27 36
13 Instituto AC Córdoba 27 36
14 CA Lanus 27 36
15 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba 27 35
16 CA Belgrano 27 35
17 CD Riestra 27 35
18 CA Tigre 27 34
19 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 32
20 CA Rosario Central 27 32
21 CSyD Defensa y Justicia 27 32
22 CA Central Córdoba 27 31
23 AA Argentinos Juniors 27 30
24 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 27 29
25 CA Newell's Old Boys 27 28
26 CA Sarmiento de Junín 27 26
27 CA Banfield 27 24
28 CA Barracas Central 27 23

Head-to-Head

3
Arsenal FC 3 games · Avg 1.3 goals Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-08 Arsenal FC 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2022-09-16 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2–0 Arsenal FC 2021-10-20 Arsenal FC 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata

Recent Form

Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata H 0–1 L
28 Apr CA Huracan A 1–2 L
22 Apr CA Union H 2–1 W
17 Apr CA Sarmiento de Junín A 0–1 L
13 Apr CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba H 2–3 L
07 Apr CA Lanus A 0–3 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Arsenal FC A 1–0 W
29 Apr CA Tigre H 1–1 D
25 Apr AA Argentinos Juniors A 4–2 W
16 Apr CA Belgrano H 0–2 L
13 Apr CA River Plate A 0–3 L
08 Apr Racing Club H 3–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
35% Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
Marcelo Torres 8 G 1 A
Nicolas Barros Schelotto 3 G 3 A
Franco Torres 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Arsenal FC welcome Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata for this crunch clash at .
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 8' Ignacio Miramon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 8.
  • 13' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 18' Poor challenge from Facundo Pons. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 19' Facundo Pons picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 29' The 27-year-old Tomas Durso has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Arsenal FC and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 43' Magnificent from Cristian Alberto Tarragona! That is 5 goals in 162 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 44' What composure from Cristian Alberto Tarragona! The international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 54' Arsenal FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
  • 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Lucero on 55.
  • 56' The crowd applauds Felipe Pena Biafore as he leaves the pitch. Franco Vega steps in for Arsenal FC.
  • 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
  • 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Arsenal FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata's compact 4-4-2.
  • 68' Flabian Londono is ready to make an impact after coming on for Facundo Pons at the 68 minute mark.
  • 71' Controversy at the stadium! Santiago Toloza argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Ignacio Gariglio will be fuming at that decision.
  • 77' A quiet spell here at . Arsenal FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 78' The referee calls foul for Joaquin Pombo. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. Nicolas Carlos Colazo is replaced by Alexis Steimbach.
  • 82' Lucas Brochero gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Tiago Banega and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' Another change for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata made on 87 minute. Cristian Alberto Tarragona leaves to be changed by Eric Ramirez.
  • 89' Nicolas Sanchez makes way for Leandro Mamut at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Franco Torres. He replaces Franco Soldano on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Arsenal FC.

Lineups

Arsenal FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Ruiz

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastian Romero

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cristian Alberto Tarragona 1
Johan Carbonero 1
Nicolas Carlos Colazo 1
Ramon Sosa 1

Head to Head

2023-05-08 Arsenal FC 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2022-09-16 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2–0 Arsenal FC 2021-10-20 Arsenal FC 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata

Arsenal FC Form

2023-05-08 Arsenal FC 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata L 2023-04-28 CA Huracan 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2023-04-22 Arsenal FC 2–1 CA Union W 2023-04-17 CA Sarmiento de Junín 1–0 Arsenal FC L 2023-04-13 Arsenal FC 2–3 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba L 2023-04-07 CA Lanus 3–0 Arsenal FC L

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form

2023-05-08 Arsenal FC 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata W 2023-04-29 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 1–1 CA Tigre D 2023-04-25 AA Argentinos Juniors 2–4 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata W 2023-04-16 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 0–2 CA Belgrano L 2023-04-13 CA River Plate 3–0 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata L 2023-04-08 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 3–1 Racing Club W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
I would bet for: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC28% Draw29% Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata43%
Actual: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
72%
Arsenal FC or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Arsenal FC21% Draw50% Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata29%
Actual: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 17% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.