CA Rosario Central vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 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 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 Junín | 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 Junín | 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 Córdoba | 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
27%
Clean Sheets
CA Rosario Central this season
CA Rosario Central this season
22%
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/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/–
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Union
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/4
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Rosario Central
| Angel di Maria | 5 G | 3 A |
| Enzo Copetti | 5 G | |
| Alejo Veliz | 4 G |
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 9 G | 1 A |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 4 G | 1 A |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CA Rosario Central and CA Union has kicked off!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Rosario Central must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Federico Vera.
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Alejo Toledo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 27' CA Union fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Rosario Central is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' GOAL! Mauro Luna Diale scores on 40.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Junior Marabel, as he is very good at scoring at Gigante de Arroyito with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' CA Rosario Central ring the changes. Victor Malcorra has done his job and it is now time for Octavio Bianchi to step up.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Rosario Central that had 169 games and scored 187 goals.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Yeison Gordillo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 59' That is a Yellow card for CA Rosario Central. Jaminton Campaz will be fuming at that decision.
- 60' Fresh legs for CA Rosario Central! Laurtaro Giaccone comes on to replace Gino Infantino.
- 65' The crowd applauds Daniel Juarez as he leaves the pitch. Kevin Zenon steps in for CA Union.
- 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Rosario Central and CA Union are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mauro Luna Diale.
- 78' The travelling CA Union supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 80' Junior Marabel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Martin Ezequiel Canete on 80 minute.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' Laurtaro Giaccone makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and CA Rosario Central are in front.
- 88' Ismael Cortez is replacing Damian Martinez for the CA Rosario Central side.
- 90' A change in the CA Union ranks — Mauro Luna Diale exits the field as Thiago Vecino enters on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Franco Fragapane | 1 |
| Juan Manuel Garcia | 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 Junín
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.

