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 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Racing Club | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | CA San Martin 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 Martin 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
24%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
39%
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
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Racing Club
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 10 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CA Independiente to score. At the same time, Racing Club does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Guillermo Burdisso makes it 1-0.
- 8' Leonardo Sigali is having his name booked by the referee on 8.
- 13' CA Independiente are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Racing Club backline.
- 18' Racing Club seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 23' Julian Lopez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Poor challenge from Gaston Silva. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Marcelo Diaz.
- 38' The travelling Racing Club supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' A tactical swap from Racing Club — Nery Dominguez on, Leonardo Sigali off on 42 minutes.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fernando Gaibor makes it 2-0.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Gabriel Arias is booked for Racing Club — Yellow card on 45.
- 48' The Ecuador Fernando Gaibor breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 3-0!
- 49' Federico Zaracho is having his name booked by the referee on 49.
- 51' The referee shows Racing Club player a Yellow card on 51.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alan Franco.
- 54' What composure from Lisandro Lopez! The Argentina international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' Pablo Hernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
- 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Fernando Gaibor.
- 68' The whistle greets Gonzalo Veron as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Menendez.
- 70' The Racing Club bench stirs into life. Neri Cardozo is withdrawn and Augusto Solari gets his opportunity.
- 75' Dario Cvitanich has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 76' Julian Lopez is replacing Dario Cvitanich for the Racing Club side.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lisandro Lopez.
- 82' Silvio Romero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fernando Gaibor on 82 minute.
- 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Independiente and Racing Club are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' The Argentina Federico Zaracho breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 3-2!
- 90' It is a substitution in CA Independiente team. Fabricio Bustos is replaced by Jorge Figal on 90 minute.
- CA Independiente will have plenty to reflect on. Racing Club were simply the better side today.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lisandro Lopez | 1 |
| Marcelo Diaz | 1 |
| Silvio Romero | 1 |
| Martin Cauteruccio | 1 |
| Matias Rojas | 1 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 1 |
| Guillermo Burdisso | 1 |
| Fernando Gaibor | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Independiente Form
2019-02-24
CA Independiente
1–3
Racing Club
L
2019-02-17
CA San Martin 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.