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CA Independiente vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2018-19
CA Independiente
2 – 1
Full Time
CA Union
Sat 9 Feb 2019 · 22:20 UTC Estadio Libertadores de America HT 45' · FT 45'
Pablo Perez 20' Y
Alan Franco 24' Y
Y 32' Damian Martinez
Y 70' Nelson Acevedo
Y 84' Jonathan Bottinelli
Y 89' Franco Troyansky
Pablo Hernandez 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA Independiente vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America.

Match Details

  • Referee Ivan Nunez
  • Referee German Delfino
  • Referee Jorge Balino
  • Referee Julio Fernandez

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 Cordoba 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

4
2
1
CA Independiente 7 games · Avg 3.3 goals CA Union
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-09 CA Independiente 2–1 CA Union

Recent Form

CA Independiente
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb CA Union H 2–1 W
02 Feb CA San Lorenzo de Almagro A 0–0 D
27 Jan CA Talleres H 1–1 D
09 Dec CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba A 1–1 D
02 Dec CA Boca Juniors H 0–1 L
27 Nov CA Lanus A 0–1 L
CA Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb CA Independiente A 1–2 L
03 Feb CA Newell's Old Boys H 0–0 D
27 Jan CA Belgrano A 0–0 D
24 Jan CA River Plate A 2–1 W
08 Dec CA Banfield H 0–1 L
03 Dec CA San Martin de San Juan A 0–2 L

Season Stats

CA Independiente CA Union
#7 Position #9
40 Points 40
27 Played 27
9 / 13 / 5 W / D / L 11 / 7 / 9
25 Scored 27
17 Conceded 26
+8 GD +1
1.48 PPG 1.48
33% Win % 41%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
28% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season

CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). CA Union are 9th (40 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Independiente
Gabriel Avalos 10 G 5 A
Matias Abaldo 5 G 1 A
CA Union
Cristian Tarragona 8 G
Marcelo Estigarribia 4 G 1 A
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. CA Independiente is hosting CA Union for another epic battle.
  • 5' CA Union has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ariel Holan will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 18' Bruno Pitton has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
  • 20' The referee calls foul for Pablo Perez. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 24' Controversy at the stadium! Alan Franco argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 29' 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.
  • 32' Damian Martinez was booked on 32.
  • 37' The 41-year-old Nicolas Domingo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 42' Yeimar Gomez doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 47' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Union needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Independiente must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Franco Troyansky. He replaces Augusto Lotti on 58 minute.
  • 60' Pablo Hernandez gets the nod from CA Independiente. He replaces Silvio Romero and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Pablo Cuadra has so much to prove this time. He replaces Franco Fragapane on 64 minute.
  • 66' Fresh legs for CA Independiente! Fernando Gaibor comes on to replace Pablo Perez.
  • 70' Nelson Acevedo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 70.
  • 75' A goal from the Ecuador international Fernando Gaibor! He fires home on 75 to make it 1-2!
  • 80' Nicolas Mazzola gets the nod from CA Union. He replaces Claudio Corvalan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' Mauro Molina has so much to prove this time. He replaces Martin Benitez on 81 minute.
  • 84' Poor challenge from Jonathan Bottinelli. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 89' The referee has no hesitation. Franco Troyansky is booked for CA Union — Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' Pablo Hernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • It finishes all square. CA Independiente and CA Union share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

CA Independiente Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ariel Holan

CA Union Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Madelón

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Silvio Romero 2
Walter Bou 1
Nicolas Mazzola 1
Brian Martinez 1
Lucas Daniel Romero 1
Gabriel Avalos 1
Ignacio Maestro Puch 1
Santiago Gabriel Montiel 1

Head to Head

2019-02-09 CA Independiente 2–1 CA Union

CA Independiente Form

2019-02-09 CA Independiente 2–1 CA Union W 2019-02-02 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 0–0 CA Independiente D 2019-01-27 CA Independiente 1–1 CA Talleres D 2018-12-09 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba 1–1 CA Independiente D 2018-12-02 CA Independiente 0–1 CA Boca Juniors L 2018-11-27 CA Lanus 1–0 CA Independiente L

CA Union Form

2019-02-09 CA Independiente 2–1 CA Union L 2019-02-03 CA Union 0–0 CA Newell's Old Boys D 2019-01-27 CA Belgrano 0–0 CA Union D 2019-01-24 CA River Plate 1–2 CA Union W 2018-12-08 CA Union 0–1 CA Banfield L 2018-12-03 CA San Martin de San Juan 2–0 CA Union L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3 CA Independiente xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 CA Union xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Independiente49% Draw29% CA Union22%
Actual: CA Independiente win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

CA Independiente or Draw
79%
Draw or CA Union
51%
CA Independiente or CA Union
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CA Independiente31% Draw53% CA Union16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15%
0 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
1.5%

Asian Handicap — CA Independiente

Handicap CA Independiente covers Push CA Union covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 25% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
46% ✓
CA Union keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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