Saturday , 14 November 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 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

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 Huracán A 1–2 L
22 Apr CA Unión H 2–1 W
17 Apr CA Sarmiento de Junín 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
27% Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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' KICK OFF: Arsenal FC gets underway.
  • 2' Lucas Souto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 2.
  • 7' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 9' Joaquin Laso does the damage! The net is bulging and Arsenal FC surge ahead!
  • 13' The referee has no hesitation. Santiago Toloza is booked for Arsenal FC — Yellow card on 13.
  • 14' The referee has no hesitation. Facundo Pons is booked for Arsenal FC — Yellow card on 14.
  • 19' 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 Gonzalo Muscia suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' CA Independiente is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 31' Poor challenge from Adrian Sporle. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 36' Arsenal FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Independiente backline.
  • 40' A moment of madness from Ricardo Zielinsky on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Independiente will be frustrated.
  • 45' The 27-year-old Lucas Brochero has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Another change for CA Independiente made on 46 minute. Javier Vallejo leaves to be changed by Mauricio Cuero.
  • 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Independiente needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 52' Joaquin Pombo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
  • 57' Ayrton Costa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Independiente tonight.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Kevin Lopez as he leaves the pitch. Juan Cazares steps in for CA Independiente.
  • 63' What a strike from Facundo Pons! The score is 2-0.
  • 67' Joaquin Laso was booked on 67.
  • 70' Juan Cuesta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Brochero on 70 minute.
  • 71' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 71 minute. Lucas Brochero leaves to be changed by Juan Cuesta.
  • 76' A tactical swap from CA Independiente — Santiago Massa on, Brian Martinez off on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Matias Gimenez Rojas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 78' Ayrton Costa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
  • 82' Braian Rivero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Felipe Pena Biafore on 82 minute.
  • 84' The whistle greets Sergio Ortiz as he departs to be replaced by Martin Sarrafiore.
  • 88' CA Independiente player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Ignacio Gariglio comes on to replace Santiago Toloza.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Alan Sonora 1
Alan Velasco 1
Matias Gimenez 1
Facundo Pons 1
Leandro Fernandez 1
Gaston Alvarez Suarez 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 Huracán 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2023-04-22 Arsenal FC 2–1 CA Unión W 2023-04-17 CA Sarmiento de Junín 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.