Primera División· Season 2025
Match Summary
The Strongest defeated Blooming 3:2. The match was played in Primera División 2025. Goals were scored by P. Pedraza 6′, M. Villarroel 12′, G. Vadala 45′, J. Arrascaita 68′, J. Godoy 76′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. The Strongest had 43% possession while Blooming held 57%. The Strongest had 24 shots (7 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Blooming. Expected goals: The Strongest 3.45 — Blooming 1.29. The Strongest made 4 substitutions, Blooming made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between The Strongest and Blooming — 5 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Lino
assist: L. Chavez
assist: F. Quaglio
assist: J. Amoroso
Match Statistics
The Strongest had 43% possession against Blooming's 57%. The Strongest registered 24 shots (7 on target) while Blooming managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 8–1. Fouls committed: 17–10.
Lineups
The Strongest lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Joaquín Monasterio, while Blooming deployed a 4-3-3 under Mauricio Ronald Soria Portillo.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for The Strongest is 6.94, compared to 6.82 for Blooming. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. The Strongest's highest-rated starter is G. Sotomayor (7.10), while Blooming's best-rated player is M. Abisab (7.13).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of The Strongest have contributed 1 goals and 2 assists this season, led by G. Sotomayor (1G). Blooming's starters account for 1 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by M. Villarroel (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
The Strongest deploy 4 defenders rated 6.72 on average, against Blooming's 4-man backline averaging 6.60. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
The Strongest field 4 midfielders averaging 7.09, versus Blooming's 5 rated 7.08. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
The Strongest start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Blooming averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 79% for The Strongest and 78% for Blooming. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
The Strongest's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for Blooming. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of The Strongest's starting XI is 30.2 (youngest: G. Sotomayor (26), oldest: A. Jusino (33)), while Blooming average 28.5 (youngest: D. Duran (22), oldest: M. Enoumba (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
The Strongest's starters average 5 league appearances each, versus 4 for Blooming. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Joaquín Monasterio
Substitutes
Coach: Mauricio Ronald Soria Portillo
Rivalry since 2018
The Strongest vs Blooming Head to Head Results· 20
The Strongest and Blooming have met 20 times — The Strongest won 12, Blooming won 7, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. The Strongest leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 72 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.60 per match (47 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–0 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, The Strongest have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Blooming show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026