Matías Palacios stats
Argentina
Match-by-match stats
M. Palacios
Al AinMidfielderBefore the next match
Al Ain v Tractor Sazi, Monday
What Tractor Sazi allow left central midfielders
Position stats10 appearances at LCM against Tractor Sazi in their last 20 matches; league average from the Persian Gulf Pro League.
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As a left central midfielder, Matías Palacios has appeared in 6 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 479 minutes at an average rating of 7.37. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 6 | 479 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 7.37 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7.37 |
| Total | 8 | 659 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 7.37 |
Attacking stats
Matías Palacios has taken 14 shots with 4 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matías Palacios has 0 assists and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 44 minutes. Matías Palacios has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Matías Palacios has completed 324 of 364 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Matías Palacios completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 14 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
Matías Palacios makes 8 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 67th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Matías Palacios has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Al Ain squad
G. Giakoumakis
31 yrs#7
J. Santos
24 yrs#11
H. Rahimi
24 yrs#13
B. Bello Ilou
21 yrs#18
H. Mohammad
21 yrs#30S. Ziane
20 yrs#68
G. Ulguim20 yrs
S. Rahimi30 yrs
T. Gijselhart
21 yrs#5
M. Al-Baloushi24 yrs#8
Kaku
31 yrs#10
V. Lazaro
30 yrs#19M. Palacios24 yrs#20
A. Karim Traore
21 yrs#70J. Udoh
19 yrs#80
24 yrs
33 yrs
23 yrs
22 yrs
19 yrs
19 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 26 | 2,272 | 7 | 13 | 60 | 29 | 7.59 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 23 | 1,757 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 34 | 7.25 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 590 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 6.24 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.83 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 16 | 1,180 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 20 | 7.58 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 778 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7.05 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 21 | 1,235 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 22 | 984 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 7.13 |
 Europa Conference League | 12 | 594 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.03 |
About Matías Palacios
UAE Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Matías Palacios has featured across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 479 minutes. Matías Palacios has attempted 14 shots with 4 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matías Palacios has created 11 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Matías Palacios has contributed 11 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matías Palacios has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 324 from 364 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Matías Palacios has won 14 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Matías Palacios has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 4.
About Matías Palacios
Matías Palacios is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Al Ain in the UAE Pro League, representing Argentina. Matías Palacios is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 10 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matías Palacios's most recent match was away at Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on March 15th. Al Ain lost 2-0. Matías Palacios played 29 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-0 lossatShabab Al Ahli Dubai(29 mins, rating 6.73)
- October 19th1-4 winatAl Quwa Al Jawiya(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.99)
- August 13th4-0 winvsAl Nassr(90 mins, rating 6.74)
- December 16th2-2 drawvsAl Wasl(90 mins, rating 7.26)
- March 30th0-2 winatKalba(90 mins, rating 7.28)
Next fixture
Matías Palacios and Al Ain are next in action on November 14th against Tractor Sazi in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al Ain vs Tractor Sazi match preview.
Teammates at Al Ain
Matías Palacios currently plays alongside Matías Palacios, Marcos Maia, Mohammed Al-Baloushi, Ismaila Okpoti, Gustavo Ulguim, Teun Gijselhart, Yahya Benkhaleq, Ivanilson, Ramy Rabia, Baba Bello Ilou, Ibrahima Ndiaye, Sorin Ziane, Hazem Mohammad, Amadou Niang, Hassan Muhammed, Jonatas Santos, Houssine Rahimi, Marcel Ratnik, Rafa Rodrigues, Adis Jasic, Soufiane Rahimi, Khalid Eisa, Erik, Mohammed Bu Senda, Joshua Udoh, Dodô, Kaku, Abdoul Karim Traore, Georgios Giakoumakis, Valentino Lazaro and Djordje Skoko at Al Ain.