Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Arsenal FC vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2023
Arsenal FC
2 – 1
Full Time
CA Independiente
Fri 19 May 2023 · 00:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
1–0 9' Joaquin Laso og
Facundo Pons 63' 2–0
2–1 77' Matias Gimenez
Lucas Souto 2' Y
Santiago Toloza 13' Y
Facundo Pons 14' Y
Adrian Sporle 31' Y
Y 40' Ricardo Zielinsky
Joaquin Pombo 52' Y
Y 67' Joaquin Laso
Y 78' Ayrton Costa
Y 88' Martin Sarrafiore

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CA Velez Sarsfield 27 51
2 CA Talleres 27 48
3 Racing Club 27 46
4 CA Huracan 27 46
5 CA River Plate 27 43
6 CA Boca Juniors 27 42
7 CA Independiente 27 40
8 CA Tucuman 27 40
9 CA Union 27 40
10 CA Platense 27 39
11 CS Independiente Rivadavia 27 38
12 Estudiantes de La Plata 27 36
13 Instituto AC Cordoba 27 36
14 CA Lanus 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 Junin 27 26
27 CA Banfield 27 24
28 CA Barracas Central 27 23

Head-to-Head

1
1
1
Arsenal FC 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals CA Independiente
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-19 Arsenal FC 2–1 CA Independiente 2021-11-06 CA Independiente 3–0 Arsenal FC 2020-02-18 CA Independiente 1–1 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 May CA Independiente H 2–1 W
13 May CA Newell's Old Boys A 0–2 L
08 May Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata H 0–1 L
28 Apr CA Huracan A 1–2 L
22 Apr CA Union H 2–1 W
17 Apr CA Sarmiento de Junin A 0–1 L
CA Independiente
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 May Arsenal FC A 1–2 L
13 May CA Tigre H 2–1 W
06 May AA Argentinos Juniors A 2–2 D
30 Apr CA Belgrano H 2–0 W
23 Apr CA River Plate A 0–2 L
16 Apr Racing Club H 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
30% Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Independiente
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
5/5
61-75
–/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Independiente
Gabriel Avalos 11 G 5 A
Matias Abaldo 5 G 3 A
Santiago Gabriel Montiel 4 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Arsenal FC welcome CA Independiente for this crunch clash at .
  • 2' Lucas Souto was booked on 2.
  • 7' Arsenal FC 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.
  • 9' What a moment for Joaquin Laso! That strike on 9 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 13' Arsenal FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 13.
  • 14' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Facundo Pons will be fuming at that decision.
  • 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and CA Independiente are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mauricio Cuero suffering a number of foals already.
  • 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlos Ruiz might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 31' The referee shows Arsenal FC player a Yellow card on 31.
  • 36' Sergio Ortiz has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' CA Independiente player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 46' Mauricio Cuero is ready to make an impact after coming on for Javier Vallejo at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 52' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Joaquin Pombo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 59' Time for substitution for CA Independiente. Kevin Lopez is replaced by Juan Cazares.
  • 63' The Argentina Facundo Pons breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 2-0!
  • 67' Poor challenge from Joaquin Laso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 70' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Lucas Brochero has done his job and it is now time for Juan Cuesta to step up.
  • 71' Juan Cuesta gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Lucas Brochero and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' CA Independiente manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Santiago Massa is hanging Brian Martinez on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' Matias Gimenez Rojas makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and CA Independiente are in front.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ayrton Costa on 78.
  • 82' The Arsenal FC bench stirs into life. Felipe Pena Biafore is withdrawn and Braian Rivero gets his opportunity.
  • 84' A change in the CA Independiente ranks — Sergio Ortiz exits the field as Martin Sarrafiore enters on 84.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Martin Sarrafiore.
  • 90' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 90 minute. Santiago Toloza leaves to be changed by Ignacio Gariglio.
  • The points are shared — Arsenal FC 2-1 CA Independiente. Honours even.

Lineups

Arsenal FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Ruiz

CA Independiente Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ricardo Zielinsky

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Silvio Romero 2
Leandro Fernandez 1
Gaston Alvarez Suarez 1
Alan Sonora 1
Alan Velasco 1
Matias Gimenez 1
Facundo Pons 1

Head to Head

2023-05-19 Arsenal FC 2–1 CA Independiente 2021-11-06 CA Independiente 3–0 Arsenal FC 2020-02-18 CA Independiente 1–1 Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC Form

2023-05-19 Arsenal FC 2–1 CA Independiente W 2023-05-13 CA Newell's Old Boys 2–0 Arsenal FC L 2023-05-08 Arsenal FC 0–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata L 2023-04-28 CA Huracan 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2023-04-22 Arsenal FC 2–1 CA Union W 2023-04-17 CA Sarmiento de Junin 1–0 Arsenal FC L

CA Independiente Form

2023-05-19 Arsenal FC 2–1 CA Independiente L 2023-05-13 CA Independiente 2–1 CA Tigre W 2023-05-06 AA Argentinos Juniors 2–2 CA Independiente D 2023-04-30 CA Independiente 2–0 CA Belgrano W 2023-04-23 CA River Plate 2–0 CA Independiente L 2023-04-16 CA Independiente 1–1 Racing Club D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 CA Independiente xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC or CA Independiente 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC43% Draw28% CA Independiente29%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
71%
Draw or CA Independiente
57%
Arsenal FC or CA Independiente
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Arsenal FC29% Draw48% CA Independiente23%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push CA Independiente covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.