Wednesday , 22 July 2026

CA Central Córdoba vs CA Platense, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA

Liga Profesional · 2026
CA Central Córdoba
4 – 3
Full Time
CA Platense
Mon 20 Apr 2026 · 20:15 UTC Alfredo Terrera HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 20' Franco Zapiola
Alejandro Maciel 24' 1–1
Fernando Martinez 35' 2–1
Ezequiel Naya 50' 3–1
3–2 71' Nicolas Retamar
Diego Barrera 76' 4–2
4–3 87' Bautista Merlini
Thiago Cravero 7' Y
Lucas Gonzalez 18' Y
Y 55' Ivan Gomez
Diego Barrera 62' Y
Alan Aguerre 81' Y
Ezequiel Naya 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA Central Córdoba vs CA Platense — Superliga Argentina at Alfredo Terrera.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Ivan Nunez
  • Assistant 2 Julio Fernandez
16 games this season 🟨 2.6/game ⚽ 7.5 goals/game 🟥 4 total

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 Córdoba 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 Junín 27 26
27 CA Banfield 27 24
28 CA Barracas Central 27 23

Head-to-Head

1
2
2
CA Central Córdoba 5 games · Avg 3.4 goals CA Platense
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-20 CA Central Córdoba 4–3 CA Platense 2024-07-21 CA Central Córdoba 0–2 CA Platense 2023-03-04 CA Platense 1–1 CA Central Córdoba 2022-07-19 CA Platense 2–0 CA Central Córdoba 2021-08-21 CA Central Córdoba 2–2 CA Platense

Recent Form

CA Central Córdoba
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr CA Platense H 4–3 W
14 Apr CA Velez Sarsfield A 0–1 L
05 Apr CA Newell's Old Boys H 1–3 L
23 Mar Estudiantes de La Plata A 0–5 L
18 Mar CD Riestra H 1–0 W
12 Mar CSyD Defensa y Justicia A 1–1 D
CA Platense
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr CA Central Córdoba A 3–4 L
12 Apr CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza H 1–1 D
01 Apr CA Lanus A 0–0 D
23 Mar AA Argentinos Juniors A 0–1 L
14 Mar CA Velez Sarsfield H 0–2 L
11 Mar CA Newell's Old Boys A 1–1 D

Season Stats

CA Central Córdoba CA Platense
#22 Position #10
31 Points 39
27 Played 27
8 / 7 / 12 W / D / L 10 / 9 / 8
29 Scored 20
36 Conceded 18
-7 GD +2
1.15 PPG 1.44
30% Win % 37%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
CA Central Córdoba this season
38% Clean Sheets
CA Platense this season

CA Central Córdoba are 22nd (31 pts). CA Platense are 10th (39 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Central Córdoba
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Platense
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Central Córdoba
Michael Santos 4 G 2 A
Diego Barrera 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. CA Central Cordoba get us underway at Alfredo Terrera.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Central Cordoba side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 7' That looks like a foul for a card for Thiago Cravero.
  • 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 17' CA Platense is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 18' It’s gonna be a card for Lucas Gonzalez.
  • 20' A stunning finish from Franco Zapiola — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 24' A stunning finish from Alejandro Maciel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 29' Juan Saborido has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 34' CA Central Cordoba has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 35' Fernando Martinez doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 40' CA Central Cordoba are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Platense backline.
  • 45' It’s high time Lucas Pusineri made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 50' What a moment for Ezequiel Naya! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 55' A moment of madness from Ivan Gomez on 55 minutes earns him a card. CA Platense will be frustrated.
  • 56' Tomas Nasif is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gonzalo Lencina at the 56 minute mark.
  • 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alan Aguerre made 160 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Diego Barrera.
  • 67' CA Central Cordoba currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 69' Michael Santos makes way for Horacio Tijanovich at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Central Cordoba.
  • 71' The deadlock is broken! Nicolas Retamar gets on the scoresheet on 71 minutes.
  • 76' GOAL! Diego Barrera fires home to make it 4-2!
  • 81' The referee shows CA Central Cordoba player a card on 81.
  • 85' Juan Gauto gets the nod from CA Platense. He replaces Franco Zapiola and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' What a strike from Bautista Merlini! The score is 4-3.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Ezequiel Naya. He receives a card.
  • 90' The CA Central Cordoba bench stirs into life. Fernando Martinez is withdrawn and Jose Gomez gets his opportunity.
  • The final score is 4-3.

Lineups

CA Central Córdoba Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lucas Pusineri

CA Platense Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Walter Zunino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Milton Gimenez 2
Alejandro Martinez 2
Gaston Suso 1
Alejandro Maciel 1
Fernando Martinez 1
Diego Barrera 1
Ezequiel Naya 1
Bautista Merlini 1

Head to Head

2026-04-20 CA Central Córdoba 4–3 CA Platense 2024-07-21 CA Central Córdoba 0–2 CA Platense 2023-03-04 CA Platense 1–1 CA Central Córdoba 2022-07-19 CA Platense 2–0 CA Central Córdoba 2021-08-21 CA Central Córdoba 2–2 CA Platense

CA Central Córdoba Form

2026-04-20 CA Central Córdoba 4–3 CA Platense W 2026-04-14 CA Velez Sarsfield 1–0 CA Central Córdoba L 2026-04-05 CA Central Córdoba 1–3 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2026-03-23 Estudiantes de La Plata 5–0 CA Central Córdoba L 2026-03-18 CA Central Córdoba 1–0 CD Riestra W 2026-03-12 CSyD Defensa y Justicia 1–1 CA Central Córdoba D

CA Platense Form

2026-04-20 CA Central Córdoba 4–3 CA Platense L 2026-04-12 CA Platense 1–1 CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza D 2026-04-01 CA Lanus 0–0 CA Platense D 2026-03-23 AA Argentinos Juniors 1–0 CA Platense L 2026-03-14 CA Platense 0–2 CA Velez Sarsfield L 2026-03-11 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Platense D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 CA Central Córdoba xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 CA Platense xG
I would bet for: CA Central Córdoba or CA Platense 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Central Córdoba39% Draw27% CA Platense34%
Actual: CA Central Córdoba win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

CA Central Córdoba or Draw
66%
Draw or CA Platense
61%
CA Central Córdoba or CA Platense
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Central Córdoba26% Draw46% CA Platense28%
Actual: CA Central Córdoba win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–3 not predicted
4 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — CA Central Córdoba

Handicap CA Central Córdoba covers Push CA Platense covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

CA Central Córdoba keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
CA Platense keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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