CA Rosario Central vs CA Unión, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Rosario Central vs CA Unión — Superliga Argentina at Gigante de Arroyito.
- CA Rosario Central 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- CA Unión 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
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 Unión | 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 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | CA Unión | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Feb | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | CA Lanus | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Feb | Arsenal FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | CA Tigre | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 Feb | CA Barracas Central | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Feb | Instituto AC Cordoba | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Rosario Central | CA Unión | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #9 |
| 32 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 8 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 27 |
| 30 | Conceded | 26 |
| -3 | GD | +1 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 30% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
CA Rosario Central this season
CA Rosario Central this season
20%
Clean Sheets
CA Unión this season
CA Unión this season
CA Rosario Central are 20th (32 pts). CA Unión are 9th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Rosario Central
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/–
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Unión
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
6/4
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Rosario Central
| Angel di Maria | 7 G | 3 A |
| Enzo Copetti | 5 G | |
| Alejo Veliz | 4 G |
CA Unión
| Cristian Tarragona | 13 G | 1 A |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 4 G | 2 A |
| Lucas Menossi | 4 G | |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Gigante de Arroyito that hosts another battle between CA Rosario Central and CA Unión.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alejo Toledo, as he is very good at scoring at Gigante de Arroyito with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Yeison Gordillo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Federico Vera.
- 22' Alejo Toledo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Rosario Central needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' CA Rosario Central are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Unión backline.
- 40' Mauro Luna Diale puts CA Union on the lead.
- 45' 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.
- 46' CA Rosario Central make a change. Victor Malcorra trudges off to be replaced by Octavio Bianchi on 46 minutes.
- 51' CA Unión started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yeison Gordillo on 56 minutes.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Jaminton Campaz is booked for CA Rosario Central — Yellow card on 59.
- 60' Laurtaro Giaccone has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gino Infantino on 60 minute.
- 65' Kevin Zenon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Juarez on 65 minute.
- 70' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mauro Luna Diale on 73.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Rosario Central and CA Unión are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 80' Junior Marabel gets the nod from CA Union. He replaces Martin Ezequiel Canete and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 88' What a moment for Laurtaro Giaccone! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
- 88' Damian Martinez makes way for Ismael Cortez at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Rosario Central.
- 90' Thiago Vecino is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mauro Luna Diale at the 90 minute mark.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CA Rosario Central Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
-
2
Carlos Quintana ↓ Juan Komar 80'
-
4
Damian Martinez ↓ Ismael Cortez 88'
- 1
- 7
- 19
- 10
- 9
- 13
- 16
- 15
- 8
Bench
-
6
Juan Komar ↑ 80'
- 27
- 18
- 11
-
29
Luca Martinez Dupuy ↑ 46'
-
22
Lautaro Giaccone ↑ 60'
- 31
- 23
-
26
Ismael Cortez ↑ 88'
- 30
- 37
-
24
Octavio Bianchi ↑ 46'
Coach
Miguel Russo
CA Unión Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 3
- 39
- 16
- 7
- 37
-
29
Daniel Juarez ↓ Kevin Zenon 65'
- 6
- 10
- 5
- 77
- 22
Bench
-
14
Francisco Gerometta ↑ 65'
-
34
Kevin Zenon ↑ 65'
- 8
- 40
-
11
Bryan Castrillon ↑ 80'
- 35
-
9
Junior Marabel ↑ 80'
- 26
-
99
Thiago Vecino ↑ 90'
- 13
- 30
Coach
Gustavo Munua
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Imanol Machuca | 3 |
| Marco Ruben | 2 |
| Damian Martinez | 2 |
| Mauro Pitton | 2 |
| Damian Martinez | 2 |
| Mauro Luna Diale | 2 |
| Facundo Almada | 1 |
| Lautaro Giaccone | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Rosario Central Form
2023-03-13
CA Rosario Central
1–1
CA Unión
D
2023-03-03
CA Sarmiento de Junin
4–1
CA Rosario Central
L
2023-02-25
CA Rosario Central
1–0
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
W
2023-02-18
CA Lanus
3–0
CA Rosario Central
L
2023-02-12
CA Rosario Central
2–1
Arsenal FC
W
2023-02-03
CA Tigre
2–2
CA Rosario Central
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.02
CA Rosario Central xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
CA Unión xG
I would bet for:
CA Rosario Central or CA Unión 69% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
CA Rosario Central or Draw
66%
Draw or CA Unión
65%
CA Rosario Central or CA Unión
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Unión win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14.3%
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — CA Rosario Central
| Handicap | CA Rosario Central covers | Push | CA Unión covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
CA Rosario Central keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
CA Unión keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

