The Importance of Home Field Advantage in Argentine Soccer

05/07/2023 20:19hs.

The locality in Argentine soccer is something that always had that perhaps mystical meaning, believing that it is a factor that ends up tilting the field for the homeowner, either because of the people and the push that this generates or for the simple reason to defend tooth and nail the condition of host. That is why, in this special report from oléwe are going to break with that myth… Or not?

To fight for and win a championship, all victories are worth three points, draws one and defeats zero, but the fact of playing at home gives the players extra motivation that For example, it allows them to get 50% or more of the points they have in the tournament from all the members of the Professional League.

If only the home performances of the 28 teams that make up the First Division tournament are taken, the statistics reflect without a chance of contrasting the importance of being local. Review the numbers that make it clear how strong the teams are in the backyard of their homes (it is contemplated to date 22).

San Lorenzo still hasn’t lost local.

Full roster of all 28 teams

1. Saint Lawrence: 28 of the 41 points he has (68.2%) 8pg, 4pe and 0pp.

2. Central Rosary: 28/36 (77.7%) 8pg, 4pe and 0pp.

3. River: 27/50 (54%) 9pg, 0pe y 1pp.

4. lanus: 24/40 (62.5%) 8pg, 1pe and 2pp.

5. Godoy Cruz: 24/36 (66,6%) 7pg, 3pe y 1pp.

6. CBA Workshops: 23/41 (56%) 7pg, 2pe y 3pp.

7. Students (LP): 22/37 (59,4%) 6pg, 4pe y 2pp.

8. Newell’s: 22/30 (73,3) 6pg, 4pe y 1pp.

9. Defense and Justice: 22/36 (61%) 6pg, 4pe y 2pp.

10. Boca: 21/31 (67,7%) 6pg, 3pe y 3pp.

11. belgrano: 21/34 (61.7%) 6pg, 3pe and 1pp.

12. Argentines: 20/32 (62,5%) 6pg, 2pe y 2pp.

13. Platense: 19/29 (65,5%) 5pg, 4pe y 3pp.

14. Central Tents: 19/27 (70,3%) 5pg, 4pe y 3pp.

15. Gymnastics (LP): 18/27 (66,6%) 5pg, 3pe y 2pp.

16. Racing: 18/30 (60%) 5pg, 3pe y 3pp.

17. Institute: 18/25 (72%) 4pg, 6pe y 2pp.

18. Velez: 16/24 (66,6%) 3pg, 7pe y 2pp.

19. Independent: 16/24 (66,6%) 4pg, 4pe y 3pp.

20. Atletico Tucuman: 16/24 (66,6%) 4pg, 4pe y 3pp.

21. Banfield: 16/24 (66,6%) 4pg, 4pe y 4pp.

22. Sarmiento: 15/28 (53,5%) 4pg, 4pe y 3pp.

23. Tigre: 15/25 (60%) 4pg, 3pe and 4pp.

24. Colón: 15/24 (62,5%) 3pg, 6pe y 3pp.

25. Central Córdoba (SdE): 14/26 (53.8%) 4pg, 2pe and 4pp.

26. Hurricane: 13/19 (68,4%) 3pg, 4pe y 3pp.

27. Arsenal: 13/17 (76,5%) 4pg, 1pe y 5pp.

28. Santa Fe Union: 12/23 (52.2%) 3pg, 3pe and 4pp.

River makes a fortress out of his house.

The numbers on the table show that the team that scored the most points at home over the total it has in the championship is Arsenal, but at the other end of the table, in the upper part, it is clear that with a San Lorenzo that still they did not lose and with a River that barely suffered a fall, the home team is as important as fighting for the title as it is to get all the possible points that keep the teams away from the relegation zone.