CA Tucumán vs CA River Plate, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Tucumán vs CA River Plate — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Monumental Presidente Jose Fierro.
- CA Tucumán 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Gabriel Chade
- Referee Gerardo Carretero
- Referee Diego Abal
- Referee Ariel Penel
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracán | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 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 Junín | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | CA River Plate | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | CA Banfield | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Feb | CA Boca Juniors | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | CA Unión | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | CA Talleres | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | CA Tucumán | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | CA Newell's Old Boys | H | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | CA San Martin de Tucuman | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | CA Banfield | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | CA Rosario Central | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Racing Club | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Tucumán | CA River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 40 | Points | 43 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 10 / 6 |
| 28 | Scored | 38 |
| 27 | Conceded | 21 |
| +1 | GD | +17 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 41% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
CA Tucumán this season
CA Tucumán this season
38%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
CA Tucumán are 8th (40 pts). CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Tucumán
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/6
76+
8/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA River Plate
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
9/2
46-60
4/–
61-75
5/4
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Tucumán
| Leandro Diaz | 7 G | 2 A |
CA River Plate
| Gonzalo Montiel | 7 G | 3 A |
| Tomas Galvan | 6 G | 3 A |
| Sebastian Driussi | 6 G | |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
| Juan Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CA Tucumán launch into their encounter with CA River Plate.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' CA Tucumán seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' Cristian Ferreira puts CA River Plate on the lead.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Tucumán is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Pratto on 33 minutes.
- 38' CA Tucumán are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA River Plate backline.
- 43' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with CA River Plate winning 50% of all matches.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Tucumán in their trying to find a way past CA River Plate's compact .
- 49' Poor challenge from Camilo Mayada. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' It is a substitution in CA Tucuman team. Juan Mercier is replaced by Ramiro Carrera on 61 minute.
- 66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Tucumán side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 67' CA River Plate ring the changes. Ignacio Scocco has done his job and it is now time for Juan Fernando Quintero to step up.
- 69' Poor challenge from Ramiro Carrera. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 72' The CA River Plate bench stirs into life. Cristian Ferreira is withdrawn and Ignacio Fernandez gets his opportunity.
- 77' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ignacio Scocco suffering a number of foals already.
- 79' The crowd applauds Enzo Perez as he leaves the pitch. Leonardo Ponzio steps in for CA River Plate.
- 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Gallardo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 89' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Tucumán and CA River Plate are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' Bruno Zuculini is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- CA Tucumán will have plenty to reflect on. CA River Plate were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CA Tucumán Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 20
- 2
- 5
- 16
- 1
- 31
- 29
- 19
- 10
- 9
Bench
- 17
- 39
- 38
- 11
- 12
- 25
- 8
Coach
Ricardo Zielinsky
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
-
24
Enzo Perez ↓ Leonardo Ponzio 79'
- 22
- 27
- 29
- 32
- 18
- 28
- 21
- 7
Bench
-
10
Juan Fernando Quintero ↑ 67'
-
26
Ignacio Fernandez ↑ 72'
-
23
Leonardo Ponzio ↑ 79'
- 19
- 14
- 36
- 11
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Clever Ferreira | 2 |
| Renzo Tesuri | 1 |
| Thiago Almada | 1 |
| Tobias Andrada | 1 |
| Miguel Borja | 1 |
| Maximiliano Meza | 1 |
| Leandro Gonzalez Pirez | 1 |
| Cristian Ferreira | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Tucumán Form
CA River Plate Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.54
CA Tucumán xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
CA River Plate xG
I would bet for:
CA River Plate or Draw 79% + Under 2.5 goals 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA River Plate win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
CA Tucumán or Draw
55%
Draw or CA River Plate
79%
CA Tucumán or CA River Plate
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA River Plate win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 2
11%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 1
3.1%
2 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
2 – 2
1.9%
0 – 4
1.1%
Asian Handicap — CA Tucumán
| Handicap | CA Tucumán covers | Push | CA River Plate covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 13% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 27% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CA Tucumán keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
58%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.