CA Independiente vs Racing Club, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Independiente vs Racing Club — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America.
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- Racing Club 27 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fernando Rapallini
- Referee Hernan Maidana
- Referee Juan Pablo Belatti
- Referee Nestor Pitana
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Racing Club | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | CA San Martín de San Juan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | CA Independiente | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | CA River Plate | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | CA Huracan | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | CA Aldosivi | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Dec | CA San Martín de San Juan | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Independiente | Racing Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #3 |
| 40 | Points | 46 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 9 / 13 / 5 | W / D / L | 14 / 4 / 9 |
| 25 | Scored | 42 |
| 17 | Conceded | 30 |
| +8 | GD | +12 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.70 |
| 33% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Racing Club this season
Racing Club this season
CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). Racing Club are 3rd (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Racing Club
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 1 A |
Racing Club
| Adrian Martinez | 4 G | |
| Tomas Conechny | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Libertadores de America. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Guillermo Burdisso makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and CA Independiente are in front.
- 8' The referee calls foul for Leonardo Sigali. He receives a Yellow card.
- 13' CA Independiente are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Racing Club backline.
- 18' CA Independiente has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Independiente and Racing Club are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' It’s high time Ariel Holan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gaston Silva on 29 minutes.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Marcelo Diaz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Racing Club needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 42' The crowd applauds Leonardo Sigali as he leaves the pitch. Nery Dominguez steps in for Racing Club.
- 45' Fernando Gaibor does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Independiente surge ahead!
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gabriel Arias.
- 48' What a strike from Fernando Gaibor! The score is 3-0.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Federico Zaracho on 49.
- 51' Alexis Soto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alan Franco.
- 54' Magnificent from Lisandro Lopez! That is 38 goals in 171 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' Martin Benitez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Racing Club so far.
- 62' A moment of madness from Pablo Hernandez on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Independiente will be frustrated.
- 67' Fernando Gaibor is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 68' The whistle greets Gonzalo Veron as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Menendez.
- 70' Another substitution for Racing Club to replace Neri Cardozo by Augusto Solari on 70 minute.
- 75' Racing Club are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 76' It is a substitution in Racing Club team. Dario Cvitanich is replaced by Julian Lopez on 76 minute.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lisandro Lopez.
- 82' CA Independiente make a change. Fernando Gaibor trudges off to be replaced by Silvio Romero on 82 minutes.
- 87' Nicolas Domingo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Independiente tonight.
- 90' What composure from Federico Zaracho! The Argentina international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 90' CA Independiente ring the changes. Fabricio Bustos has done his job and it is now time for Jorge Figal to step up.
- Another three points for Racing Club.
Lineups
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 20
-
16
Fabricio Bustos ↓ Jorge Figal 90'
- 2
- 19
- 3
- 5
-
10
Fernando Gaibor ↓ Silvio Romero 82'
- 7
- 30
- 11
Bench
- 22
-
4
Jorge Figal ↑ 90'
- 23
-
18
Silvio Romero ↑ 82'
- 27
- 13
-
14
Jonathan Menendez ↑ 68'
Coach
Ariel Holan
Racing Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 1
- 21
- 8
- 26
- 3
- 2
- 28
-
19
Neri Cardozo ↓ Augusto Solari 70'
- 15
-
20
Dario Cvitanich ↓ Julian Lopez 76'
Bench
- 11
- 9
- 13
- 4
-
18
Augusto Solari ↑ 70'
-
23
Nery Dominguez ↑ 42'
-
24
Julian Lopez ↑ 76'
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Silvio Romero | 1 |
| Martin Cauteruccio | 1 |
| Matias Rojas | 1 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 1 |
| Guillermo Burdisso | 1 |
| Fernando Gaibor | 1 |
| Matias Zaracho | 1 |
| Lisandro Lopez | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Independiente Form
2019-02-24
CA Independiente
1–3
Racing Club
L
2019-02-17
CA San Martín de San Juan
1–1
CA Independiente
D
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21
CA Independiente xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Racing Club xG
I would bet for:
CA Independiente or Racing Club 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Racing Club win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
CA Independiente or Draw
55%
Draw or Racing Club
72%
CA Independiente or Racing Club
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — CA Independiente
| Handicap | CA Independiente covers | Push | Racing Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Racing Club keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

