How the Statz model rates every side's attack and defence, and who is strongest right now.
Updated 13 October 2026
Boca Juniors are the strongest side in Liga Profesional de Fútbol, top of the Statz Power Rankings dated 12 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of +0.76, built from an Attack Rating of 1.59 and a Defence Rating of 0.83. River Plate are next on +0.74.
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto are the weakest side in Liga Profesional de Fútbol, bottom of the Statz Power Rankings dated 12 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of -0.73, built from an Attack Rating of 0.69 and a Defence Rating of 1.42. Aldosivi are just above on -0.52.
Boca Juniors and Rosario Central share the best attack in Liga Profesional de Fútbol according to the Statz Power Rankings, both with an Attack Rating of 1.59 expected goals a game against an average side, as of 12 October 2026. River Plate are next on 1.55.
River Plate have the best defence in Liga Profesional de Fútbol according to the Statz Power Rankings, with a Defence Rating of 0.81 expected goals conceded a game against an average side, as of 12 October 2026. Boca Juniors are next on 0.83.
Rosario Central have improved more than any other side in Liga Profesional de Fútbol according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating up 0.21 to +0.57 over the 25 days to 12 October 2026. Boca Juniors are next, up 0.20.
Independiente Rivadavia have declined further than any other side in Liga Profesional de Fútbol according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating down 0.17 to +0.18 over the 25 days to 12 October 2026. Independiente are next, down 0.15.
| Rank | Team | Attack | Defence | Overall | Change over 7 days | Change over 30 days | League position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instituto | 1.37 | 0.86 | +0.51 | -0.01 | +0.17 | 9 |
| 2 | Tigre | 1.31 | 1.14 | +0.17 | +0.05 | +0.10 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgrano | 1.21 | 1.08 | +0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5 |
| 4 | Defensa y Justicia | 1.27 | 1.22 | +0.06 | +0.06 | +0.17 | 10 |
| 5 | Barracas Central | 0.84 | 1.00 | -0.15 | +0.04 | +0.06 | 9 |
| 6 | Platense | 1.04 | 1.20 | -0.16 | +0.08 | +0.09 | 13 |
| 7 | Atlético Tucumán | 0.98 | 1.17 | -0.19 | -0.01 | -0.07 | 13 |
| 8 | Newell's Old Boys | 0.88 | 1.13 | -0.25 | +0.01 | +0.08 | 14 |
| 9 | Deportivo Riestra | 0.75 | 1.01 | -0.25 | -0.04 | -0.07 | 15 |
| 10 | Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza | 1.02 | 1.28 | -0.26 | +0.02 | -0.01 | 11 |
| 11 | Sarmiento | 1.11 | 1.38 | -0.27 | +0.04 | +0.04 | 11 |
| 12 | Banfield | 1.17 | 1.54 | -0.37 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 12 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba SdE | 1.00 | 1.44 | -0.44 | +0.08 | +0.10 | 14 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 0.93 | 1.45 | -0.52 | -0.06 | -0.03 | 14 |
| 15 | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 0.69 | 1.42 | -0.73 | -0.03 | 0.00 | 15 |
| Out | Boca Juniors | 1.58 | 0.83 | +0.75 | 3 | ||
| Out | River Plate | 1.55 | 0.81 | +0.74 | 9 | ||
| Out | Rosario Central | 1.50 | 1.03 | +0.47 | 4 | ||
| Out | Lanús | 1.27 | 0.94 | +0.33 | 6 | ||
| Out | Independiente Rivadavia | 1.45 | 1.18 | +0.27 | 8 | ||
| Out | Argentinos Juniors | 1.20 | 0.96 | +0.24 | 3 | ||
| Out | Estudiantes | 1.39 | 1.16 | +0.24 | 9 | ||
| Out | Gimnasia La Plata | 1.36 | 1.20 | +0.16 | 6 | ||
| Out | Vélez Sarsfield | 1.12 | 1.15 | -0.03 | 4 | ||
| Out | Huracán | 1.08 | 1.15 | -0.06 | 7 | ||
| Out | Independiente | 1.08 | 1.14 | -0.06 | 7 | ||
| Out | Unión Santa Fe | 1.28 | 1.35 | -0.07 | 11 | ||
| Out | Racing Club | 1.18 | 1.28 | -0.10 | 13 | ||
| Out | Talleres Córdoba | 1.08 | 1.25 | -0.17 | 15 | ||
| Out | San Lorenzo | 0.85 | 1.16 | -0.30 | 10 |