CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2026 CLAUSURA
Overview
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CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina at El Nuevo Gasometro.
- CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 27 games · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
18%
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
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Union
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/5
61-75
7/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Rodrigo Auzmendi | 6 G | |
| Alexis Cuello | 5 G | 3 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' That's the starting whistle at El Nuevo Gasometro. Ninety minutes of football awaits between CA San Lorenzo de Almagro and CA Union.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA San Lorenzo de Almagro and CA Union are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mauro Luna Diale is hanging Ignacio Malcorra on the field on 18 minute.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lucas Menossi on 20 minutes.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' Joaquin Mosqueira makes way for Emilio Giaccone at the 27 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Union.
- 32' Emilio Giaccone has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 37' CA Union is showing some good football. However, CA Union are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' Poor challenge from Rodrigo Auzmendi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 46' The crowd applauds Lautaro Vargas as he leaves the pitch. Juan Pintado steps in for CA Union.
- 51' CA Union are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' Gustavo Del Prete is replacing Juan Alvarez for the CA San Lorenzo de Almagro side.
- 60' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 64' Rodrigo Auzmendi doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA San Lorenzo de Almagro side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 74' A quiet spell here at El Nuevo Gasometro. CA Union seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Pablo Luduena argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' Misael Aguirre is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Menossi at the 78 minute mark.
- 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 San Lorenzo de Almagro tonight.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 Union 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 |
| Bruno Pitton | 1 |
| Alexis Cuello | 1 |
| Ezequiel Bonifacio | 1 |
| Franco Pardo | 1 |
| Federico Gattoni | 1 |
| Gonzalo Morales | 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 Union 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 Union
58%
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or CA Union
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 Union 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 Union keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

