Thursday , 12 November 2026

CA River Plate vs CA Unión, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2023
CA River Plate
1 – 0
Full Time
CA Unión
Sat 1 Apr 2023 · 00:30 UTC El Monumental HT 45' · FT 45'
Paulo Diaz 36' Y
Y 61' Federico Vera
R 66' Imanol Machuca
Enzo Hernan Diaz 67' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA River Plate vs CA Unión — Superliga Argentina at El Monumental.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CA Vélez 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 Unión 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

3
1
1
CA River Plate 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals CA Unión
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Unión 2021-07-25 CA River Plate 4–0 CA Unión 2020-02-10 CA Unión 1–2 CA River Plate 2019-01-24 CA River Plate 1–2 CA Unión

Recent Form

CA River Plate
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr CA Unión H 1–0 W
20 Mar CA Sarmiento de Junin A 2–0 W
12 Mar CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba H 3–0 W
04 Mar CA Lanus A 2–0 W
26 Feb Arsenal FC H 1–2 L
18 Feb CA Tigre A 1–0 W
CA Unión
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr CA River Plate A 0–1 L
18 Mar Racing Club H 1–3 L
13 Mar CA Rosario Central A 1–1 D
03 Mar Estudiantes de La Plata H 2–0 W
25 Feb CA San Lorenzo de Almagro A 0–1 L
19 Feb CA Colon H 1–1 D

Season Stats

CA River Plate CA Unión
#5 Position #9
43 Points 40
27 Played 27
11 / 10 / 6 W / D / L 11 / 7 / 9
38 Scored 27
21 Conceded 26
+17 GD +1
1.59 PPG 1.48
41% Win % 41%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
18% Clean Sheets
CA Unión this season

CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts). CA Unión are 9th (40 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA River Plate
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
9/2
46-60
4/–
61-75
5/4
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Unión
0-15
2/2
16-30
6/4
31-45
2/6
46-60
8/6
61-75
8/5
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA River Plate
Gonzalo Montiel 7 G 3 A
Tomas Galvan 6 G 3 A
Sebastian Driussi 6 G
Juan Fernando Quintero 3 G 2 A
Juan Quintero 3 G 2 A
CA Unión
Cristian Tarragona 17 G 2 A
Marcelo Estigarribia 6 G 4 A
Brahian Cuello 4 G 1 A
Lucas Menossi 4 G
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at El Monumental. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Magnificent from Ignacio Fernandez! That is 28 goals in 212 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 15' CA River Plate are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' The travelling CA Union supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' CA River Plate are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Union backline.
  • 30' Argentina international Franco Calderon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Paulo Diaz.
  • 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA River Plate and CA Union are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 51' 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.
  • 53' A change in the CA River Plate ranks — Nicolas de la Cruz exits the field as Agustin Palavecino enters on 53.
  • 54' Agustin Palavecino gets the nod from CA River Plate. He replaces Nicolas de la Cruz and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 57' The whistle greets Kevin Zenon as he departs to be replaced by Juan Pablo Luduena.
  • 61' Federico Vera has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
  • 66' It’s gonna be a Red card for Imanol Machuca.
  • 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Enzo Hernan Diaz.
  • 71' Miguel Borja gets the nod from CA River Plate. He replaces Jose Paradela and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Junior Marabel makes way for Thiago Vecino at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Union.
  • 75' Enzo Roldan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luciano Aued at the 75 minute mark.
  • 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Enzo Roldan made 192 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' It’s high time Martin Demichelis made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 86' Fresh legs for CA River Plate! Marcelo Herrera comes on to replace Milton Casco.
  • It finishes all square. CA River Plate and CA Union share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

CA River Plate Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Martin Demichelis

CA Unión Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gustavo Munua

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ignacio Fernandez 2
Braian Romero 2
Nicolas de la Cruz 2
Franco Fragapane 1
Juan Fernando Quintero 1
Walter Bou 1
Robert Rojas 1
Matias Suarez 1

Head to Head

2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Unión 2021-07-25 CA River Plate 4–0 CA Unión 2020-02-10 CA Unión 1–2 CA River Plate 2019-01-24 CA River Plate 1–2 CA Unión

CA River Plate Form

2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Unión W 2023-03-20 CA Sarmiento de Junin 0–2 CA River Plate W 2023-03-12 CA River Plate 3–0 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba W 2023-03-04 CA Lanus 0–2 CA River Plate W 2023-02-26 CA River Plate 1–2 Arsenal FC L 2023-02-18 CA Tigre 0–1 CA River Plate W

CA Unión Form

2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Unión L 2023-03-18 CA Unión 1–3 Racing Club L 2023-03-13 CA Rosario Central 1–1 CA Unión D 2023-03-03 CA Unión 2–0 Estudiantes de La Plata W 2023-02-25 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 1–0 CA Unión L 2023-02-19 CA Unión 1–1 CA Colon D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59 CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65 CA Unión xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA River Plate60% Draw25% CA Unión15%
Actual: CA River Plate win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

CA River Plate or Draw
86%
Draw or CA Unión
40%
CA River Plate or CA Unión
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA River Plate40% Draw49% CA Unión11%
Actual: CA River Plate win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
13.1%
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.7%
0 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — CA River Plate

Handicap CA River Plate covers Push CA Unión covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 26% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 10% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
53% ✓
CA Unión keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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