AA Argentinos Juniors vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AA Argentinos Juniors vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina .
- AA Argentinos Juniors 27 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alejo Castany
- Referee Hernan Mastrangelo
- Referee Marcelo Bistocco
- Referee Sebastian Bresba
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracán | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Unión | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Córdoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanús | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Córdoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | CA Independiente | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | CA Unión | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | Racing Club | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | CA San Martin de Tucuman | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | CA Boca Juniors | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | CA Tucumán | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Oct | CA Huracán | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | CA Patronato | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | CA Tigre | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | CA Banfield | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| AA Argentinos Juniors | CA Independiente | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #7 |
| 30 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 6 / 13 | W / D / L | 9 / 13 / 5 |
| 22 | Scored | 25 |
| 28 | Conceded | 17 |
| -6 | GD | +8 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 30% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
AA Argentinos Juniors this season
AA Argentinos Juniors this season
27%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
AA Argentinos Juniors are 23rd (30 pts). CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AA Argentinos Juniors
0-15
4/5
16-30
5/5
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
9/3
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
4/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
4/4
46-60
5/6
61-75
1/4
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AA Argentinos Juniors
| Tomas Molina | 5 G | 3 A |
| Gaston Veron | 5 G | 2 A |
| Alan Lescano | 5 G | |
| Hernan Lopez Munoz | 4 G | 3 A |
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 3 A |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 4 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' CA Independiente seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 17' Against the run of play, Emmanuel Gigliotti has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Juan Ignacio Mendez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' The 29-year-old Francisco Ilarregui has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 33' A change in the CA Independiente ranks — Martin Benitez exits the field as Ezequiel Cerutti enters on 33.
- 38' AA Argentinos Juniors currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AA Argentinos Juniors that had 201 games and scored 193 goals.
- 46' The AA Argentinos Juniors manager makes a substitution. Gaston Machin departs to be replaced by Damian Batallini.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonathan Sandoval is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AA Argentinos Juniors.
- 56' Ezequiel Cerutti is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA Independiente so far.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 66' A change in the AA Argentinos Juniors ranks — Facundo Barboza exits the field as Leonardo Pisculichi enters on 66.
- 71' AA Argentinos Juniors are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 76' The CA Independiente manager makes a substitution. Ezequiel Cerutti departs to be replaced by Guillermo Burdisso.
- 77' Silvio Romero makes way for Braian Romero at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Independiente.
- 80' A change in the AA Argentinos Juniors ranks — Jonathan Sandoval exits the field as Matias Romero enters on 80.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Fausto Montero.
- 86' Emmanuel Gigliotti does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Independiente surge ahead!
- CA Independiente celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
AA Argentinos Juniors Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 2
- 15
- 14
- 23
- 4
- 8
- 30
- 7
- 16
- 27
Bench
- 9
- 1
- 6
-
11
Damian Batallini ↑ 46'
-
18
Leonardo Pisculichi ↑ 66'
- 5
-
26
Matias Romero ↑ 80'
Coach
Ezequiel Alejo Carboni
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 16
- 8
- 4
- 23
- 6
- 5
- 10
- 7
- 9
-
18
Silvio Romero ↓ Braian Romero 77'
Bench
- 3
- 15
- 26
-
17
Braian Romero ↑ 77'
- 29
-
32
Ezequiel Cerutti ↑ 33'
- 13
Coach
Ariel Holan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Gigliotti | 2 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 1 |
| Martin Cauteruccio | 1 |
| Sergio Ortiz | 1 |
| Elias Gomez | 1 |
| Leonardo Heredia | 1 |
AA Argentinos Juniors Form
2018-11-04
AA Argentinos Juniors
0–2
CA Independiente
L
2018-10-29
CA Newell's Old Boys
2–0
AA Argentinos Juniors
L
2018-10-21
AA Argentinos Juniors
0–1
CA Unión
L
2018-09-29
AA Argentinos Juniors
0–2
Racing Club
L
2018-09-23
CA San Martin de Tucuman
0–0
AA Argentinos Juniors
D
2018-09-15
AA Argentinos Juniors
0–1
CA Boca Juniors
L
CA Independiente Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.54
AA Argentinos Juniors xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
CA Independiente xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Independiente win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
AA Argentinos Juniors or Draw
47%
Draw or CA Independiente
82%
AA Argentinos Juniors or CA Independiente
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Independiente win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
19.2%
0 – 0
16.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 3
6.2%
1 – 3
3.6%
2 – 1
2.8%
0 – 4
2.2%
2 – 2
2.1%
2 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — AA Argentinos Juniors
| Handicap | AA Argentinos Juniors covers | Push | CA Independiente covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 10% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 28% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
AA Argentinos Juniors keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

