Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Liga Profesional · 2023
CA River Plate
1 – 0
Full Time
CA Union
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 Union — Superliga Argentina at El Monumental.

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

3
1
1
CA River Plate 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals CA Union
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Union 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
01 Apr CA Union 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 Union
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 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
44% Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
28% 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
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Union
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA River Plate
Sebastian Driussi 5 G
Gonzalo Montiel 4 G 1 A
Juan Fernando Quintero 3 G 2 A
Juan Quintero 3 G 2 A
CA Union
Cristian Tarragona 8 G
Marcelo Estigarribia 4 G 1 A
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to El Monumental that hosts another battle between CA River Plate and CA Union.
  • 5' CA Union started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' What a strike from Ignacio Fernandez! The score is 1-0.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Leandro Gonzalez Pirez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' Kevin Zenon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' CA Union is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paulo Diaz.
  • 41' Daniel Juarez needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 46' CA River Plate is showing some good football. However, CA River Plate are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 51' It looks surprising CA Union does not make any changes. Franco Armani has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 53' Another change for CA River Plate made on 53 minute. Nicolas de la Cruz leaves to be changed by Agustin Palavecino.
  • 54' Another change for CA River Plate made on 54 minute. Nicolas de la Cruz leaves to be changed by Agustin Palavecino.
  • 57' Time for substitution for CA Union. Kevin Zenon is replaced by Juan Pablo Luduena.
  • 61' The referee shows CA Union player a Yellow card on 61.
  • 66' The referee shows CA Union player a Red card on 66.
  • 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Enzo Hernan Diaz.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Miguel Borja. He replaces Jose Paradela on 71 minute.
  • 74' It is a substitution in CA Union team. Junior Marabel is replaced by Thiago Vecino on 74 minute.
  • 75' Another substitution for CA Union to replace Luciano Aued by Enzo Roldan on 75 minute.
  • 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paulo Diaz made 11 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' 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.
  • 86' The CA River Plate manager makes a substitution. Milton Casco departs to be replaced by Marcelo Herrera.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for CA Union.

Lineups

CA River Plate Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Martin Demichelis

CA Union Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gustavo Munua

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Braian Romero 2
Nicolas de la Cruz 2
Ignacio Fernandez 2
Robert Rojas 1
Matias Suarez 1
Paulo Diaz 1
Diego Zabala 1
Franco Fragapane 1

Head to Head

2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Union 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

2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Union 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 Union Form

2023-04-01 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Union L 2023-03-18 CA Union 1–3 Racing Club L 2023-03-13 CA Rosario Central 1–1 CA Union D 2023-03-03 CA Union 2–0 Estudiantes de La Plata W 2023-02-25 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 1–0 CA Union L 2023-02-19 CA Union 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 Union xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA River Plate60% Draw25% CA Union15%
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 Union
40%
CA River Plate or CA Union
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA River Plate40% Draw49% CA Union11%
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 Union 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 Union keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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