Analysis · Argentinian Liga A, round 5 preview
Second against last: Penarol host San Martin Corrientes
Unbeaten Penarol host winless San Martin Corrientes in round 5 of the Argentinian Liga A. One of the league's best defences meets one of its fastest teams.
Penarol · 2026/2027, averages
Agustin Perez
- Points
- 17
- Rebounds
- 5.3
- Assists
- 1.3
Source: TeamKeys, 2026/2027
How big is the gap between Penarol and San Martin Corrientes?
The gap is wide in the table and in the numbers. Penarol are second of 18 at 3-0, while San Martin Corrientes sit 18th and are still 0-4.
Penarol have won all three of their games, including back-to-back away wins at Lanus, 84-77, and San Lorenzo, 92-85. San Martin Corrientes have lost four in a row, most recently 106-86 at home to Olimpico.
The defensive numbers show the distance most clearly. Penarol allow 73 points per game and rank 2nd for defensive rating at 100.3, while San Martin Corrientes concede 98.8 and rank 17th at 120.6.
What do San Martin Corrientes do well?
San Martin Corrientes score and they run. They average 90.3 points per game, rank 6th in offensive rating at 113.5 and play the 2nd-fastest pace in the league at 80.7.
Their record hides how close some of their defeats have been. They went down 82-79 at Argentino and 126-123 at Racing de Chivilcoy, two narrow losses away from home.
That speed clashes with the way Penarol play. The home side rank 16th for pace at 74.2 and 12th in offensive rating at 105, so the tempo is the first thing to watch.
| Stat | Penarol | San Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 2/18 | 18/18 |
| Won-lost | 3-0 | 0-4 |
| Points per game | 79.3 | 90.3 |
| Points allowed per game | 73 | 98.8 |
| Offensive rating | 105 (12) | 113.5 (6) |
| Defensive rating | 100.3 (2) | 120.6 (17) |
| Pace | 74.2 (16) | 80.7 (2) |
| Last five | W W W | L L L L |
Agustin Perez vs Diego Collomb: who are the players to watch?
Agustin Perez and Diego Collomb both average 17 points per game, and their scoring duel can shape the night. Perez has been steady, with 16, 18 and 17 points in his three games, plus 5.3 rebounds.
Collomb brings bigger swings, with outings of 30, 13 and 23 points in recent games. Around him, Sebastian Lugo adds 13.5 points and 9 rebounds, and Daniel Lima contributes 11.8 points and 8 rebounds.
Penarol share the rest of the load between two guards. Luciano Guerra averages 12 points, while Andres Jaime adds 11 points and 4.3 assists to organise the offence.
| Player | Points per game | TeamKeys Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Agustin Perez (Penarol) | 17 | |
| Luciano Guerra (Penarol) | 12 | |
| Andres Jaime (Penarol) | 11 | |
| Diego Collomb (San Martin) | 17 | |
| Sebastian Lugo (San Martin) | 13.5 | |
| Daniel Lima (San Martin) | 11.8 |
What do Penarol and San Martin Corrientes need?
Penarol need to keep the game at their pace and lean on the defence that ranks 2nd in the league. San Martin Corrientes need a first win, and their route runs through speed and scoring.
For the visitors, a defensive rating of 120.6 is the problem to solve. Holding Penarol close to their 79.3 points per game would give the 6th-ranked offence room to work.
For Penarol, the test is protecting a 3-0 start against a side that scored 123 points in a defeat. The consistency of Perez and the passing of Jaime give them a base to build on.
Statistics cover the 2026/2027 Argentinian Liga A regular season before round 5. Penarol and San Martin Corrientes have not met yet this season.
Questions people ask
Where are Penarol and San Martin Corrientes in the Liga A table?
Penarol are second of 18 in the Argentinian Liga A after a 3-0 start, with wins over Gimnasia, Lanus and San Lorenzo. San Martin Corrientes are 18th and last at 0-4, having lost four in a row, most recently 106-86 to Olimpico.
Who are the key players in Penarol vs San Martin Corrientes?
Agustin Perez leads Penarol with 17 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, backed by Luciano Guerra on 12 and Andres Jaime on 11. For San Martin Corrientes, Diego Collomb also averages 17 points, with Sebastian Lugo adding 13.5 points and 9 rebounds.
How do Penarol and San Martin Corrientes play?
Penarol build on defence: they allow 73 points per game, rank 2nd for defensive rating and rank 16th for pace. San Martin Corrientes play fast, ranking 2nd for pace at 80.7, and score 90.3 points per game while conceding 98.8.
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