CA Independiente vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Independiente vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America.
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
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 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Martín 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
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
30%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
18%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). CA Union are 9th (40 pts).
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
CA Union
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/5
61-75
7/5
76+
7/5
■ 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 |
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 14 G | 1 A |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 5 G | 2 A |
| Brahian Cuello | 4 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Menossi | 4 G | |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CA Independiente launch into their encounter with CA Union.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Independiente must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cecilio Dominguez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Union.
- 15' CA Union started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 18' Magnificent from Bruno Pitton! That is 10 goals in 169 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pablo Perez.
- 24' CA Independiente player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 29' Martin Campana has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 32' That is a Yellow card for CA Union. Damian Martinez will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' CA Independiente have won 173 goals from 168 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' The Colombia Yeimar Gomez breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 0-2!
- 47' It’s high time Ariel Holan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' CA Independiente are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Union's shape.
- 57' CA Union looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 58' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Franco Troyansky is hanging Augusto Lotti on the field on 58 minute.
- 60' Pablo Hernandez is replacing Silvio Romero for the CA Independiente side.
- 64' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pablo Cuadra is hanging Franco Fragapane on the field on 64 minute.
- 66' Time for substitution for CA Independiente. Pablo Perez is replaced by Fernando Gaibor.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Nelson Acevedo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' What a moment for Fernando Gaibor! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Another substitution for CA Union to replace Claudio Corvalan by Nicolas Mazzola on 80 minute.
- 81' CA Independiente ring the changes. Martin Benitez has done his job and it is now time for Mauro Molina to step up.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Jonathan Bottinelli argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' Franco Troyansky is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' Pablo Hernandez was booked on 90.
- The points are shared — CA Independiente 2-1 CA Union. Honours even.
Lineups
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 20
- 16
- 2
-
8
Pablo Perez ↓ Fernando Gaibor 66'
- 3
- 5
-
7
Martin Benitez ↓ Mauro Molina 81'
-
18
Silvio Romero ↓ Pablo Hernandez 60'
- 30
- 11
Bench
-
19
Pablo Hernandez ↑ 60'
- 22
- 4
- 6
-
10
Fernando Gaibor ↑ 66'
-
26
Mauro Molina ↑ 81'
- 13
Coach
Ariel Holan
CA Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 4
- 6
- 28
- 30
- 5
- 11
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↓ Pablo Cuadra 64'
- 21
- 3
Bench
-
10
Pablo Cuadra ↑ 64'
- 13
-
22
Franco Troyansky ↑ 58'
- 20
-
12
Nicolas Mazzola ↑ 80'
- 8
- 27
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Silvio Romero | 2 |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 2 |
| Jeronimo Domina | 1 |
| Brian Martinez | 1 |
| Lucas Daniel Romero | 1 |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 1 |
| Maximiliano Meza | 1 |
| Bruno Pitton | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: CA Independiente win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

