CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2026 CLAUSURA
Overview
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CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs CA Unión — Superliga Argentina at El Nuevo Gasometro.
- CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 27 games · 29 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | CA Union | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | CA Huracan | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Aug | CA Central Cordoba | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jul | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jul | CA Lanus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 May | CA River Plate | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | CA Central Cordoba | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | CA Lanus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jul | CA Platense | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | CA Belgrano | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | CA Union | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #9 |
| 29 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 9 |
| 20 | Scored | 27 |
| 26 | Conceded | 26 |
| -6 | GD | +1 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 26% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
48%
Clean Sheets
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
17%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are 24th (29 pts). CA Union are 9th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/5
61-75
4/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Union
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/4
31-45
2/5
46-60
5/5
61-75
7/5
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Alexis Cuello | 6 G | 3 A |
| Rodrigo Auzmendi | 6 G | 1 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' Temperatures are rising at El Nuevo Gasometro as CA San Lorenzo de Almagro face off against CA Unión in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA San Lorenzo de Almagro and CA Unión are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Rodrigo Auzmendi scoring 1 goals.
- 18' A tactical swap from CA Union — Mauro Luna Diale on, Ignacio Malcorra off on 18 minutes.
- 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lucas Menossi.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' A tactical swap from CA Union — Emilio Giaccone on, Joaquin Mosqueira off on 27 minutes.
- 32' A quiet spell here at El Nuevo Gasometro. CA Unión seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' Ignacio Malcorra has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rodrigo Auzmendi on 45 minutes.
- 46' Another change for CA Union made on 46 minute. Lautaro Vargas leaves to be changed by Juan Pintado.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 55' Fresh legs for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro! Gustavo Del Prete comes on to replace Juan Alvarez.
- 60' Danilo Arboleda has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 70 appearances.
- 64' Rodrigo Auzmendi does the damage! The net is bulging and CA San Lorenzo de Almagro surge ahead!
- 69' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Unión backline.
- 74' Alexis Cuello is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro so far.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Juan Pablo Luduena on 75.
- 78' CA Union ring the changes. Lucas Menossi has done his job and it is now time for Misael Aguirre to step up.
- 82' A moment of madness from Emilio Giaccone on 82 minutes earns him a card. CA Union will be frustrated.
- 87' Nicolas Blanco is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Unión tonight.
- Full Time. CA San Lorenzo de Almagro beats CA Unión
Lineups
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 24
- 22
- 19
- 9
- 2
- 11
- 3
- 54
- 5
- 29
Bench
- 20
-
21
Gustavo Del Prete ↑ 55'
- 16
- 18
- 6
- 62
- 14
- 13
- 35
- 42
- 15
- 27
Coach
Nestor Gorosito
CA Unión Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
5
Lucas Menossi ↓ Misael Aguirre 78'
- 25
- 20
- 19
- 21
- 10
- 26
- 17
-
35
Lautaro Vargas ↓ Juan Pintado 46'
- 2
Bench
-
43
Erik Ramirez ↑ 78'
-
11
Mauro Luna Diale ↑ 18'
-
15
Juan Pintado ↑ 46'
- 22
- 40
-
8
Emilio Giaccone ↑ 27'
- 44
- 46
-
31
Misael Aguirre ↑ 78'
- 34
- 36
- 18
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Insaurralde | 3 |
| Fernando Andres Marquez | 2 |
| Nicolas Reniero | 1 |
| Diego Polenta | 1 |
| Franco Fragapane | 1 |
| Andres Vombergar | 1 |
| Angel Romero | 1 |
| Rodrigo Auzmendi | 1 |
Head to Head
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Form
2026-08-15
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–0
CA Union
W
2026-08-09
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
0–2
CA Huracan
L
2026-08-04
CA Central Cordoba
1–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
L
2026-07-28
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–0
CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
W
2026-07-26
CA Lanus
1–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
L
2026-05-10
CA River Plate
1–1
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.94
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
CA Unión xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or Draw 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA San Lorenzo de Almagro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or Draw
74%
Draw or CA Unión
58%
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or CA Unión
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
2.3%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Handicap | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro covers | Push | CA Unión covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 22% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 18% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
CA Unión keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

