CA Rosario Central vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Rosario Central vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina at Gigante de Arroyito.
- CA Rosario Central 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- CA Union 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 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 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 Union | 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 Union | |
|---|---|---|
| #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
31%
Clean Sheets
CA Rosario Central this season
CA Rosario Central this season
17%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
CA Rosario Central are 20th (32 pts). CA Union are 9th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Rosario Central
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
7/6
46-60
4/4
61-75
4/–
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Union
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/4
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/5
61-75
7/5
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Rosario Central
| Angel di Maria | 8 G | 3 A |
| Enzo Copetti | 5 G | 1 A |
| Alejo Veliz | 4 G |
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 ball is rolling at Gigante de Arroyito. CA Rosario Central are looking to make home advantage count against CA Unión.
- 5' CA Rosario Central is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Martin Ezequiel Canete has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Federico Vera.
- 22' Alejo Toledo is having his name booked by the referee on 22.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' The -year-old Victor Malcorra has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' 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.
- 40' GOAL! Mauro Luna Diale fires home to make it 0-1!
- 45' CA Unión come into this ranked 20 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' The CA Rosario Central manager makes a substitution. Victor Malcorra departs to be replaced by Octavio Bianchi.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Rosario Central and CA Unión are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yeison Gordillo.
- 59' Poor challenge from Jaminton Campaz. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' Time for substitution for CA Rosario Central. Gino Infantino is replaced by Laurtaro Giaccone.
- 65' Kevin Zenon gets the nod from CA Union. He replaces Daniel Juarez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Mauro Luna Diale argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yeison Gordillo, as he is very good at scoring at Gigante de Arroyito with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' Junior Marabel is replacing Martin Ezequiel Canete for the CA Union side.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 88' What an equalizer from Laurtaro Giaccone!
- 88' A tactical swap from CA Rosario Central — Ismael Cortez on, Damian Martinez off on 88 minutes.
- 90' Fresh legs for CA Union! Thiago Vecino comes on to replace Mauro Luna Diale.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 Union 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 |
| Mauro Luna Diale | 2 |
| Marco Ruben | 2 |
| Damian Martinez | 2 |
| Mauro Pitton | 2 |
| Damian Martinez | 2 |
| Mauro Pitton | 1 |
| Franco Fragapane | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Rosario Central Form
2023-03-13
CA Rosario Central
1–1
CA Union
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 Union xG
I would bet for:
CA Rosario Central or CA Union 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 Union
65%
CA Rosario Central or CA Union
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Union 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 Union 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 Union keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

