Unión Santa Fe vs Independiente: match statistics
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Unión Santa Fe vs Independiente: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Unión Santa Fe plays Independiente in Primera División (Argentina). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Recent form
Unión Santa Fe has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Independiente has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Unión Santa Fe scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.28. Independiente scores 1.47 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Unión Santa Fe's games and 71% of Independiente's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 41%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Unión Santa Fe has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.48 per game. Unión Santa Fe takes 16.8 shots per game, while Independiente takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Unión Santa Fe leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Independiente leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Unión Santa Fe's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Independiente, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.08 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Unión Santa Fe | Independiente | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Independiente is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Unión Santa Fe · 1.4 pts / game - Independiente
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Unión Santa Fe is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.28 goals / game - Unión Santa Fe · 1.35 goals / game - Independiente
Unión Santa Fe scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 games), while Independiente keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 games).
Independiente scores in 94% of games (16 of 17 games), while Unión Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Unión Santa Fe
Over / Under - Independiente
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Unión Santa Fe is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Unión Santa Fe · 1.24 pts / game - Independiente
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Unión Santa Fe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Independiente - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Unión Santa Fe
Independiente
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Unión Santa Fe | Liga | Independiente | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.72 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 45% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 34% | ▲ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 34% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Unión Santa Fe's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Independiente. Games average 5.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Unión Santa Fe and Independiente play?
Unión Santa Fe face Independiente on September 19, 2026 in Primera División. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Unión Santa Fe and Independiente?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Unión Santa Fe won 0, Independiente won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 5.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Unión Santa Fe vs Independiente?
Unión Santa Fe score 1.44 goals per game on average and Independiente 1.47. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Unión Santa Fe's matches and 71% of Independiente's.
What form are Unión Santa Fe and Independiente in?
Over the last 5 games Unión Santa Fe have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Independiente 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Unión Santa Fe vs Independiente?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Unión Santa Fe vs Independiente: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.