Torneo Federal A fixture preview and statistics: Gimnasia y Tiro meet Central Norte

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Competition: Argentina Torneo Federal A
Competition: Sat 21.August
Match begins: 22:00 (UTC)
Venue: Estadio El Gigante del Norte (24300 seats)

We love the setup of this fixture, with Gimnasia y Tiro at 2nd and Central Norte at 4th. Here's our full preview!

Insights:
  • Gimnasia y Tiro have the most scored goals in the second half (14) in Torneo Federal A
  • Central Norte have the most dropped points from leading position (10) in Torneo Federal A

Both sides have had ample time to rest since their previous match. Let's aim for an active game!

This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.

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Gimnasia y Tiro form and stats

6-2-0 is the performance here at Estadio El Gigante del Norte so far in the Torneo Federal A, giving Gimnasia y Tiro a total of 20 from their 8 games here. Outstanding results! In general it's been a long time since Gimnasia tasted defeat here at Estadio El Gigante del Norte, as they have taken at least one point from their last ten home games in the league.

Gimnasia are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-2 away versus Crucero del Norte.

Previous to that game, a home match hosting Unión Sunchales in a game that was won 2-0.

The manager R. Forestello will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Chaco For Ever in only three days.

Gimnasia have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Estadio El Gigante del Norte with 13 goals in 8 league matches. Gimnasia y Tiro have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 4 goals. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.

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Central Norte form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their Torneo Federal A travels is 2 wins, 5 draws and 1 defeat.

Central are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the Torneo Federal A against CDJU Gualeguaychu (placed 9th). World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager E. Medrán when G. Lesman scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute.

Ahead of that match was the victory versus Boca Unidos at their stadium, the result 3-2.

A quick return to home after this game, as Central are hosting Sarmiento Resistencia in the Torneo Federal A only three days away.

Central find the net regularly in their away games. 11 goals from 8 away fixtures in the league. As opposed to that, Central Norte have seen the ball go into their own net 10 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

It's not the first time these parties meet on the pitch this season, as the statistics show this recent game: Central Norte - Gimnasia 1-1. Head to head numbers (for the prior ten meetings): Gimnasia won three games, two matches ended with a draw and Central Norte got five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / six

Top Goalscorers

Central NorteD. Magno
D. Magno
9 goals
GimnasiaJ. Perillo
J. Perillo
6 goals
Gimnasia y TiroI. Chaves
I. Chaves
4 goals

Gimnasia y Tiro missing players

Central Norte missing players

Gimnasia y Tiro Central Norte
Total Home vs top Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
16 8 2 Played P 2 8 16
9 6 1 Won W 0 2 5
5 2 1 Drew D 1 5 10
2 0 0 Lost L 1 1 1
22 13 2 Scored S 3 11 22
12 4 1 Conceded C 4 10 16
94% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 75% 75%
75% 88% 50% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 62% 62%
31% 25% 0% Over 2.5 O 2.5 100% 50% 44%
12% 0% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 50% 38% 31%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 25% 19%
50% 50% 50% BTTS BTTS 100% 62% 62%
44% 50% 50% Clean Sheets C S 0% 38% 38%
12% 0% 0% Failed to Score F T 0% 25% 25%
 
3.7 3 3 Corners for (avg) C F 2 3.8 5.3
3.1 2 1.5 Corners against (avg) C A 2 2.6 3.2
1.6 0.9 1.5 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 2 2 2
1 0 0 Red cards R C 1 1 2
 
6.2 6.7 5 Shots (avg) S ( 1 6.4 9.6
2.4 2.6 2 Shots on Target (avg) S O 0.5 2.4 3.8
61% 61% 50% Goal Efficiency G E 300% 58% 36%
Key stats in Torneo Federal A this season:
  • Central Norte have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Central Norte have the most dropped points from leading position (10) in Torneo Federal A
  • Central Norte have the most points from losing position (9) in Torneo Federal A
  • Central Norte have won significantly less corners away then at home.
  • Gimnasia y Tiro have not yet lost a game at home.
  • Gimnasia y Tiro have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
  • Gimnasia y Tiro have scored in all their home matches so far.
  • Gimnasia y Tiro have the most scored goals in the second half (14) in Torneo Federal A
  • Gimnasia y Tiro have won significantly less corners at home than away.
  • Gimnasia y Tiro haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Racing Córdoba 16 10 5 1 23 4 8 7 1 0 15 1 8 3 4 1 8 3 19 35
2 Gimnasia y Tiro 16 9 5 2 22 12 8 6 2 0 13 4 8 3 3 2 9 8 10 32
3 Chaco For Ever 16 7 6 3 23 15 8 5 2 1 17 8 8 2 4 2 6 7 8 27
4 Central Norte 16 5 10 1 22 16 8 3 5 0 11 6 8 2 5 1 11 10 6 25
5 Sportivo Las Parejas 16 6 6 4 19 16 8 5 2 1 11 6 8 1 4 3 8 10 3 24
6 Sarmiento Resistencia 16 5 5 6 21 22 8 2 3 3 8 11 8 3 2 3 13 11 -1 20
7 Defensores Belgrano VR 16 6 2 8 20 25 8 4 1 3 12 11 8 2 1 5 8 14 -5 20
8 Def. de Pronunciamiento 15 4 7 4 15 15 7 2 5 0 7 5 8 2 2 4 8 10 0 19
9 CDJU Gualeguaychu 16 4 6 6 16 20 8 2 5 1 8 8 8 2 1 5 8 12 -4 18
10 Boca Unidos 16 3 8 5 21 23 8 1 4 3 10 13 8 2 4 2 11 10 -2 17
11 Sportivo Belgrano 16 3 8 5 19 22 8 1 4 3 10 13 8 2 4 2 9 9 -3 17
12 Gimnasia Concepción 15 5 2 8 11 19 8 4 1 3 8 9 7 1 1 5 3 10 -8 17
13 Unión Sunchales 16 3 7 6 15 20 8 2 3 3 9 11 8 1 4 3 6 9 -5 16
14 Crucero del Norte 16 4 3 9 12 25 8 4 2 2 7 5 8 0 1 7 5 20 -13 15
15 Douglas Haig 16 3 4 9 7 12 8 1 2 5 2 7 8 2 2 4 5 5 -5 13

Read more about Torneo Federal A

The Torneo Federal A is, together with the league Primera B Metropolitana, the third level of football in Argentina. The division has 36 teams who are divided into four zones who play two fixtures against each other for the main league table. The top four teams in each zone move into a multi-staged promotion playoff, the remaining teams into a multi-phase relegation playoff. It’s complicated.