Argentina - Prim B NacionalData current as of 13 September 2026

Defensores de Belgrano vs Atlético Rafaela: match statistics

Defensores de Belgrano vs Atlético Rafaela: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Defensores de Belgrano played Atlético Rafaela in Prim B Nacional (Argentina). The match was played on 30 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Defensores de Belgrano: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Atlético Rafaela: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Defensores de Belgrano scores 1.00 and concedes 0.40 goals per match. Atlético Rafaela scores 0.80 and concedes 0.40. League average: 1.82 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Defensores de Belgrano 40%, Atlético Rafaela 20%. Over 2.5: Defensores de Belgrano 0%, Atlético Rafaela 20%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 31%.

xG, shots and style

Atlético Rafaela has higher xG: 1.19 vs 1.04. Defensores de Belgrano: 6.8 shots per match, Atlético Rafaela: 10.2.

Match halves

Defensores de Belgrano: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.20. Atlético Rafaela: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.40.

Goals by minute

Defensores de Belgrano: 31-45+ (2 goals). Atlético Rafaela: 76-90+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Prim B Nacional: 1.82 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 31%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

The stats point to an even contest: Defensores de Belgrano have a strong home defense (0.5 avg goals conceded and high clean sheet rate) but limited attacking output (0.5 goals per match, 0.5 SOT). Atlético Rafaela show better attacking metrics (more shots and higher away xG) but concede more recently and have higher xG against. Both teams share identical PPG in the last 5 (1.8) and comparable forms, increasing draw probability. Given the hosts’ defensive edge and visitors’ attacking potential, a draw is the most likely outcome.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Stats indicate a defensive advantage for the home side: home season CS% 100% and very high league CS% (78%) suggest a strong chance of at least one clean sheet. Defensores de Belgrano have low scoring efficiency (0.67 goals per game, low SOT), while Atlético Rafaela generates higher xG and SOT but concedes a lot (xG_against 2.03, ga_l5 = 5), producing mixed signals. League BTTS is moderate (40%), but high clean sheet rates and low home productivity point toward No Goal/No BTTS. Considering solid home defence and moderate opponent attack, recommend BTTS: No.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

xG-based model indicates goal advantage for both teams: Home xG_for 1.09 vs opponents' xG_against 2.03 yields ~1.56 expected goals, away xG_for 1.34 vs opponents' xG_against 0.86 yields ~1.10. Atlético Rafaela also posts substantially more SOT (4.0 vs 1.33) and higher xG, increasing scoring likelihood. Although Defensores show 100% CS in the season, sample is small and their low shot conversion (7%) limits expected home goals. Seasonal BTTS and Over metrics show a moderate tendency for away goals, supporting Over >1.5. Strongest signal: Over 1.5 given total xG ~2.66 and away offensive edge.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Stats indicate a strong home defense: 100% season CS and low average concessions, increasing the chance the opponent will not lead at HT. The hosts draw at HT more often (67%) and have better PPG and a higher win ratio, suggesting a second-half advantage. Visitors record higher average goals and xG but also defensive vulnerability (high xG_against), which supports a turnaround after the break. The league features low scoring and many draws/CS, supporting the HT draw and home win FT scenario. Therefore the most reliable signal is X/1 (draw at HT, Defensores de Belgrano win after 90 minutes).

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Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
0 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

53Possession (%)47
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
17Shots8
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
6Shots on target1
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
1.84xG0.85
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
9Corners5
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
52Dangerous attacks40
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
11Fouls13
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
2Cards1
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
1Goals scored / match0.8
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0.4Goals conceded / match0.4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
45%Average possession44%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
2.4Shots on target / match2.4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

6.8Shots per match10.2
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
2.4Shots on target2.4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
14.7%Shot conversion7.8%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
45%Possession44%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
1.04xG for1.19
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
1.54xG against1.33
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

Shooting quality

Defensores de Belgrano: Counter-attackingAtlético Rafaela: Balanced
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
Accuracy (shots on target)35%24%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.150.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.420.33

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Atlético Rafaela is 11% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / match - Defensores de Belgrano · 2 pts / match - Atlético Rafaela

Defensores de Belgrano
DDWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
40% W60% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-3-0
1.80 pts / match · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-3-0
1.80 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-2-0
Last 5 at home
0-2-0
DD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.04Opponent xG: 1.54BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 0%
Atlético Rafaela
DLWWW
Season result split
60% W20% D20% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-1
Last 5 away
1-0-1
LW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.19Opponent xG: 1.33BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

Defensores de Belgrano is 25% better for: goals scored per match.

1 goals / match - Defensores de Belgrano · 0.8 goals / match - Atlético Rafaela

Defensores de Belgrano scoring profile: mixed

Defensores de Belgrano scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Atlético Rafaela keeps a clean sheet in 80% (4 of 5 matches).

Atlético Rafaela scoring profile: mixed

Atlético Rafaela scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Defensores de Belgrano keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 matches).

5Goals scored (season)4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
2Goals conceded (season)2
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
1.4Average goals in match1.2
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
5Goals scored (last 5)4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
2Goals conceded (last 5)2
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal80%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
20%2 goals0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%3 goals0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%4 goals0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

How often they concede at least...

40%1 goal20%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%2 goals20%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%3 goals0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%4 goals0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

40%
Defensores de Belgrano - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.2 of 5 matches
39%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time20%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%Scored in both halves0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS20%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
40%BTTS - last 520%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

Full match - team comparison (Over)

Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

1st half

60%Min. 1 goal before half-time40%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
40%Min. 2 goals before half-time20%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

2nd half

40%Min. 1 goal after half-time60%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Defensores de Belgrano is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.8 pts / match - Defensores de Belgrano · 1.4 pts / match - Atlético Rafaela

Defensores de Belgrano - half-time state
40% leading60% draw0% trailing
Atlético Rafaela - half-time state
20% leading80% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.8Points per match (1st half)1.4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0.8Goals scored (1st half)0.4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0.2Goals conceded (1st half)0.2
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
1Average goals (1st half)0.6
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
80%Clean sheet before half-time80%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
40%No goal before half-time60%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

After half-time (2nd half)

1.2Points per match (2nd half)1.6
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0.2Goals scored (2nd half)0.4
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0.2Goals conceded (2nd half)0.2
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
0.4Average goals (2nd half)0.6
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
80%Clean sheet after half-time80%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela
80%No goal after half-time60%
Defensores de BelgranoAtlético Rafaela

Defensores de Belgrano - second-half results

20% W60% D20% L
9
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Atlético Rafaela - second-half results

40% W40% D20% L
7
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding300%

Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Defensores de Belgrano - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.801.20
Goals scored / match0.80.2
Goals conceded / match0.20.2
Average goals in match1.00.4
1 goal60%40%
2 goals40%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference+30
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Atlético Rafaela - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.60
Goals scored / match0.40.4
Goals conceded / match0.20.2
Average goals in match0.60.6
1 goal40%60%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Defensores de Belgrano
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
2
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Atlético Rafaela
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
2
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

1.30
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
0.7 : 0.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
71%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
30%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
64%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Defensores de Belgrano

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.50
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.10
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.04
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+1.14
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
94%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
53%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.6
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

Atlético Rafaela

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.54
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.93
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
105%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
38%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
50% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 25% come in the first quarter-hour.
50%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prim B Nacional).

Teams vs league

Defensores de BelgranoLigaAtlético Rafaela
Average goals in match 1.401.82 1.20
Both teams scored 40%39% 20%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 0%31% 20%
Clean sheets 60%40% 80%
Goal before half-time 60%61% 40%
Goal after half-time 40%70% 60%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.82
Average goals per match
39%
Both teams scored
31%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
40%
Clean sheets
1.06
Home goals / match
0.76
Away goals / match
+39%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defence advantage
+19%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
61%
1 goal
23%
2 goals
4%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
20%
2 goals
4%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Atlético RafaelaYellow cardFernando Alejandro Ponce
  2. Defensores de BelgranoGoalAgustín BenítezAssist: Diego Magallanes
  3. Atlético RafaelaSubstitutionOn: Marcos Gabriel FernándezOff: Martiniano Moreno Díaz
  4. Defensores de BelgranoYellow cardIgnacio Gutiérrez
  5. Atlético RafaelaGoalMauro Daniel QuirogaAssist: Leonardo Flores
  6. Defensores de BelgranoSubstitutionOn: Nicolás VaquerOff: Gonzalo Gamarra
  7. Atlético RafaelaSubstitutionOn: Agustín ObandoOff: Enzo Wattier
  8. Defensores de BelgranoSubstitutionOn: Ián PérezOff: Sergio Fabián Sánchez
  9. Defensores de BelgranoYellow cardDiego Magallanes

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Franco AcitaMatches officiated: 9
5Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 244%Home wins56%Draws0%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Defensores de Belgrano vs Atlético Rafaela?

The Prim B Nacional match finished Defensores de Belgrano 1:1 Atlético Rafaela. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Defensores de Belgrano vs Atlético Rafaela?

Defensores de Belgrano score 1.00 goals per game on average and Atlético Rafaela 0.80. The Prim B Nacional average is 1.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Defensores de Belgrano's matches and 20% of Atlético Rafaela's.

What form are Defensores de Belgrano and Atlético Rafaela in?

Over the last 5 games Defensores de Belgrano have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Atlético Rafaela 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Defensores de Belgrano vs Atlético Rafaela?

The statistical background for Defensores de Belgrano vs Atlético Rafaela — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.