ArgentinaMatches analysed: 842023โ€“2026

Fernando Espinoza: referee stats

Fernando Espinoza (Argentina) has shown 5.33 cards per game in 84 analysed matches โ€” +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +2%
Cards per game5.33league avg 5.20
Over 4.5 cards66%Over 3.5 cards: 83%
Matches with a penalty23%
Matches with a red card24%
Fouls per game20.6
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.9 / 3.5

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Referee radar

Strictness 59Fouls called 0Penalties 90Red cards 55Late cards 69Away cards 22

Percentile among 2955 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.

Cards per match (last 20 matches)

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Fernando Espinoza by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina635.255.26+0%18%24%
Copa de la Liga Profesional Argentina195.265.04+3%37%16%
CONMEBOL Sudamericana World28.505.06+13%50%100%

Last matches refereed by Fernando Espinoza

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
23.08.2026Belgrano Cordoba โ€“ Defensa Y JusticiaLiga Profesional Argentina1:2 4 220
17.04.2026Union Santa Fe โ€“ Newells Old BoysLiga Profesional Argentina2:3 6 220
12.03.2026Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto โ€“ Belgrano CordobaLiga Profesional Argentina0:1 3 140
20.02.2026Instituto Cordoba โ€“ Atletico TucumanLiga Profesional Argentina2:1 6 231
07.02.2026Aldosivi โ€“ Rosario CentralLiga Profesional Argentina1:1 4 300
29.01.2026Lanus โ€“ Union Santa FeLiga Profesional Argentina2:1 5 160
10.11.2025Deportivo Riestra โ€“ IndependienteLiga Profesional Argentina0:1 5 220
01.11.2025Newells Old Boys โ€“ Union Santa FeLiga Profesional Argentina0:1 5 150
04.10.2025Atletico Tucuman โ€“ PlatenseLiga Profesional Argentina2:0 8 160
27.09.2025Central Cordoba de Santiago โ€“ TigreLiga Profesional Argentina0:1 7 140
13.09.2025Newells Old Boys โ€“ Atletico TucumanLiga Profesional Argentina2:0 6 190
23.08.2025San Martin S.J. โ€“ Gimnasia L.P.Liga Profesional Argentina1:0 4 151
11.08.2025Defensa Y Justicia โ€“ Deportivo RiestraLiga Profesional Argentina1:0 5 141
01.08.2025Aldosivi โ€“ Argentinos JRSCopa Argentina1:2 5 โ€”1
15.07.2025Union Santa Fe โ€“ Estudiantes L.P.Liga Profesional Argentina1:0 6 230

How the numbers are calculated

Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). โ€œvs leagueโ€ compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.

Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.

FAQ

How many cards does Fernando Espinoza give per game?

On average 5.33 cards per game in 84 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.20).

Is Fernando Espinoza a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Fernando Espinoza officiates, the card count is +2% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 24% of these matches.

How often do matches with Fernando Espinoza go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 66% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 83%. Both teams were booked in 89%.

Does Fernando Espinoza give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Fernando Espinoza.