Wednesday , 30 September 2026

CA River Plate vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2021
CA River Plate
4 – 0
Full Time
CA Union
Sun 25 Jul 2021 · 21:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Matias Suarez 42' Y
Y 81' Juan Portillo

Overview

Match Preview

CA River Plate vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina .

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

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

Recent Form

CA River Plate
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul CA Union H 4–0 W
18 Jul CA Colon H 1–2 L
08 Mar CA Tucuman A 1–1 D
29 Feb CSyD Defensa y Justicia H 1–1 D
24 Feb Estudiantes de La Plata A 2–0 W
16 Feb CA Banfield H 1–0 W
CA Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul CA River Plate A 0–4 L
16 Jul CA Boca Juniors H 1–1 D
09 Mar CA Velez Sarsfield H 0–3 L
01 Mar CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba A 3–1 W
25 Feb CA Central Córdoba H 0–0 D
14 Feb CA Patronato A 0–1 L

Season Stats

CA River Plate CA Union
#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
32% Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
18% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA River Plate
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/3
31-45
7/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
3/4
76+
7/6
■ 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 River Plate
Gonzalo Montiel 6 G 2 A
Sebastian Driussi 6 G
Tomas Galvan 5 G 2 A
Juan Fernando Quintero 3 G 2 A
Juan Quintero 3 G 2 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CA River Plate to score. At the same time, CA Unión does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA River Plate side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 12' CA River Plate is taking the lead after the goal scored by Braian Romero on 12.
  • 13' Goal! Braian Romero scores his 32 goal in 168 matches.
  • 18' Nicolas de la Cruz, a Uruguay , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 23' It looks like no one’s ball. CA River Plate is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Gallardo might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 34' Brilliant from the ! Matias Suarez makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 34.
  • 39' CA River Plate currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 42' The referee has no hesitation. Matias Suarez is booked for CA River Plate — Yellow card on 42.
  • 46' Imanol Machuca is replacing Nicolas Cordero for the CA Union side.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' international Martin Ezequiel Canete has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' Goal! Nicolas de la Cruz scores his 13 goal in 21 matches.
  • 62' Nicolas de la Cruz doubles the advantage! 5-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 63' Julian Alvarez gets the nod from CA River Plate. He replaces Braian Romero and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' GOAL! Paulo Diaz fires home to make it 6-0!
  • 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA River Plate must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 73' Another change for CA River Plate made on 73 minute. Bruno Zuculini leaves to be changed by Enzo Fernandez.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Agustin Palavecino. He replaces Enzo Perez on 74 minute.
  • 77' CA River Plate manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jose Paradela is hanging Jorge Carrascal on the field on 77 minute.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Juan Portillo.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Matias Suarez as he leaves the pitch. Benjamin Rollheiser steps in for CA River Plate.
  • 89' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for CA River Plate players.

Lineups

CA River Plate Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Gallardo

CA Union Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Manuel Azconzabal

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Braian Romero 2
Nicolas de la Cruz 2
Ignacio Fernandez 2
Paulo Diaz 1
Diego Zabala 1
Franco Fragapane 1
Juan Fernando Quintero 1
Walter Bou 1

Head to Head

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

CA River Plate Form

2021-07-25 CA River Plate 4–0 CA Union W 2021-07-18 CA River Plate 1–2 CA Colon L 2020-03-08 CA Tucuman 1–1 CA River Plate D 2020-02-29 CA River Plate 1–1 CSyD Defensa y Justicia D 2020-02-24 Estudiantes de La Plata 0–2 CA River Plate W 2020-02-16 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Banfield W

CA Union Form

2021-07-25 CA River Plate 4–0 CA Union L 2021-07-16 CA Union 1–1 CA Boca Juniors D 2020-03-09 CA Union 0–3 CA Velez Sarsfield L 2020-03-01 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba 1–3 CA Union W 2020-02-25 CA Union 0–0 CA Central Córdoba D 2020-02-14 CA Patronato 1–0 CA Union L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.94 CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 CA Union xG
I would bet for: CA River Plate to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA River Plate61% Draw23% CA Union16%
Actual: CA River Plate win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

CA River Plate or Draw
84%
Draw or CA Union
39%
CA River Plate or CA Union
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CA River Plate44% Draw44% CA Union12%
Actual: CA River Plate win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
11.4%
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8%
3 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — CA River Plate

Handicap CA River Plate covers Push CA Union covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 24% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
CA Union keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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