Wednesday , 30 September 2026

CA Newell's Old Boys vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2019-20
CA Newell's Old Boys
2 – 0
Full Time
CA Union
Sat 17 Aug 2019 · 18:30 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'
Y 41' Yeimar Gomez
Julian Fernandez 50' Y
Y 69' Nelson Acevedo
Y 81' Damian Martinez

Overview

Match Preview

CA Newell's Old Boys vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina .

Match Details

  • Referee Facundo Rodriguez
  • Referee Ariel Penel
  • Referee Andres Barbieri
  • Referee Adrian Franklin

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

4
2
2
CA Newell's Old Boys 8 games · Avg 1.8 goals CA Union
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-17 CA Newell's Old Boys 2–0 CA Union 2019-02-03 CA Union 0–0 CA Newell's Old Boys

Recent Form

CA Newell's Old Boys
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug CA Union H 2–0 W
28 Jul CA Central Córdoba H 2–0 W
06 Apr CA Banfield A 1–1 D
29 Mar CA Huracan H 3–1 W
15 Mar Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata A 0–1 L
09 Mar CA Talleres H 1–2 L
CA Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug CA Newell's Old Boys A 0–2 L
04 Aug CSyD Defensa y Justicia H 2–1 W
27 Jul Racing Club A 0–0 D
06 Apr Estudiantes de La Plata H 0–0 D
31 Mar CSyD Defensa y Justicia A 1–1 D
16 Mar CA Lanus H 3–0 W

Season Stats

CA Newell's Old Boys CA Union
#25 Position #9
28 Points 40
27 Played 27
7 / 7 / 13 W / D / L 11 / 7 / 9
22 Scored 27
35 Conceded 26
-13 GD +1
1.04 PPG 1.48
26% Win % 41%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CA Newell's Old Boys this season
18% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season

CA Newell's Old Boys are 25th (28 pts). CA Union are 9th (40 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Newell's Old Boys
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/1
61-75
2/2
76+
8/4
■ 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 Newell's Old Boys
Matias Coccaro 6 G
Ignacio Ramirez 4 G 1 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' CA Newell\'s Old Boys have kicked off against CA Union. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alan Aguerre, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Damian Martinez made 169 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' The 41-year-old Jonathan Bottinelli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' CA Newell\'s Old Boys currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' CA Newell\'s Old Boys are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Union's shape.
  • 35' It looks surprising CA Union does not make any changes. Santiago Gentiletti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' CA Union come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 41' CA Union player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 46' Nelson Acevedo, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 50' Julian Fernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 50.
  • 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Facundo Nadalin makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 59' A tactical swap from CA Union — Franco Troyansky on, Pablo Cuadra off on 59 minutes.
  • 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Newell\'s Old Boys that had 168 games and scored 173 goals.
  • 66' Nelson Acevedo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jalil Juan Elias at the 66 minute mark.
  • 69' The referee has no hesitation. Nelson Acevedo is booked for CA Union — Yellow card on 69.
  • 74' A quiet spell here at . CA Newell\'s Old Boys seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Denis Rodriguez. He replaces Mauro Formica on 79 minute.
  • 81' It’s a booking for CA Union player. Damian Martinez gets a Yellow card.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Alexis Rodriguez as he leaves the pitch. Rodrigo Salinas steps in for CA Newell's Old Boys.
  • 83' What composure from Lucas Albertengo! The Argentina international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 88' Ezequiel Bonifacio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Newell\'s Old Boys tonight.
  • 90' The CA Newell's Old Boys bench stirs into life. Maxi Rodriguez is withdrawn and Lucas Villarruel gets his opportunity.
  • CA Union will have plenty to reflect on. CA Newell\'s Old Boys were simply the better side today.

Lineups

CA Newell\'s Old Boys Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Kudelka

CA Union Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Madelón

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Juan Manuel Garcia 1
Jorge Recalde 1
Kevin Zenon 1
Ignacio Ramirez 1
Jeronimo Russo 1
Lucas Menossi 1
Marcelo Estigarribia 1
Mauro Pitton 1

Head to Head

2019-08-17 CA Newell's Old Boys 2–0 CA Union 2019-02-03 CA Union 0–0 CA Newell's Old Boys

CA Newell\'s Old Boys Form

2019-08-17 CA Newell's Old Boys 2–0 CA Union L 2019-07-28 CA Newell's Old Boys 2–0 CA Central Córdoba L 2019-04-06 CA Banfield 1–1 CA Newell's Old Boys D 2019-03-29 CA Newell's Old Boys 3–1 CA Huracan L 2019-03-15 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 1–0 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2019-03-09 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–2 CA Talleres W

CA Union Form

2019-08-17 CA Newell's Old Boys 2–0 CA Union L 2019-08-04 CA Union 2–1 CSyD Defensa y Justicia W 2019-07-27 Racing Club 0–0 CA Union D 2019-04-06 CA Union 0–0 Estudiantes de La Plata D 2019-03-31 CSyD Defensa y Justicia 1–1 CA Union D 2019-03-16 CA Union 3–0 CA Lanus W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.15 CA Newell\'s Old Boys xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74 CA Union xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Newell\'s Old Boys47% Draw31% CA Union22%
Actual: CA Newell\'s Old Boys win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

CA Newell\'s Old Boys or Draw
78%
Draw or CA Union
53%
CA Newell\'s Old Boys or CA Union
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CA Newell\'s Old Boys29% Draw56% CA Union15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.6%
1 – 0
16.1%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 2
1.2%

Asian Handicap — CA Newell\'s Old Boys

Handicap CA Newell\'s Old Boys covers Push CA Union covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 25% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 15% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

CA Newell\'s Old Boys keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
CA Union keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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