Friday , 18 September 2026

CA Union vs CA Central Cordoba, Superliga Argentina 2026 CLAUSURA

Liga Profesional · 2026
CA Union
1 – 2
Full Time
CA Central Cordoba
Tue 11 Aug 2026 · 00:15 UTC Estadio 15 de Abril HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Menossi 17' 1–0
1–1 51' Michael Santos
1–2 54' Zahir Mansilla
Lautaro Vargas 63' Y
Y 69' Leonardo Sequeira
Y 76' Horacio Tijanovich
Lucas Menossi 79' Y
Julian Palacios 90' Y
Y 90' Yuri Casermeiro
Y 90' Santiago Moyano

Overview

Match Preview

CA Unión vs CA Central Córdoba — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.

Match Details

  • Referee Nazareno Arasa
23 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 6.1 goals/game 🟥 3 total

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

1
1
4
CA Union 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals CA Central Cordoba
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-11 CA Union 1–2 CA Central Cordoba 2026-02-07 CA Central Cordoba 1–0 CA Union 2024-10-04 CA Union 0–2 CA Central Cordoba 2023-05-19 CA Central Cordoba 0–1 CA Union 2022-10-22 CA Union 1–4 CA Central Cordoba

Recent Form

CA Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
10 May CS Independiente Rivadavia A 2–1 W
CA Central Cordoba
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug CA Union A 2–1 W
04 Aug CA San Lorenzo de Almagro H 1–0 W
31 Jul CA Tucuman H 0–2 L
24 Jul CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza A 0–1 L
02 May CA Boca Juniors H 1–2 L
24 Apr CA Lanus A 0–0 D

Season Stats

CA Union CA Central Cordoba
#9 Position #22
40 Points 31
27 Played 27
11 / 7 / 9 W / D / L 8 / 7 / 12
27 Scored 29
26 Conceded 36
+1 GD -7
1.48 PPG 1.15
41% Win % 30%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
32% Clean Sheets
CA Central Cordoba this season

CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Central Cordoba are 22nd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Union
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
7/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Central Cordoba
0-15
–/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Union
Cristian Tarragona 14 G 1 A
Marcelo Estigarribia 4 G 2 A
Brahian Cuello 4 G 1 A
Lucas Menossi 4 G
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A
CA Central Cordoba
Michael Santos 7 G 2 A
Diego Barrera 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CA Union launch into their encounter with CA Central Córdoba.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Union must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' It looks surprising CA Central Córdoba does not make any changes. Bruno Pitton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Central Córdoba needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 17' Assisted by Julian Palacios with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lucas Menossi makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alan Aguerre made 168 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' CA Union are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Central Córdoba's shape.
  • 37' Cristian Tarragona has been relatively quiet despite scoring 25 goals in his last 93 appearances.
  • 42' CA Central Córdoba come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 47' CA Union currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 51' What a moment for Michael Santos! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 54' Assisted by Leonardo Sequeira with the perfectly-timed delivery and Zahir Mansilla makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Union and CA Central Córdoba are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' CA Union make a change. Misael Aguirre trudges off to be replaced by Marcelo Estigarribia on 61 minutes.
  • 63' Controversy at the stadium! Lautaro Vargas argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 65' It is a substitution in CA Central Cordoba team. Zahir Mansilla is replaced by Yuri Casermeiro on 65 minute.
  • 68' Fresh legs for CA Union! Juan Pintado comes on to replace Lautaro Vargas.
  • 69' CA Central Cordoba receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 71' Santiago Moyano is replacing Leonardo Sequeira for the CA Central Cordoba side.
  • 76' It’s a booking for CA Central Cordoba player. Horacio Tijanovich gets a card.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Lucas Menossi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 84' Matias Mansilla, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 87' CA Central Cordoba make a change. Diego Barrera trudges off to be replaced by Marco Iacobellis on 87 minutes.
  • 90' CA Union player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' Erik Ramirez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Menossi on 90 minute.
  • 1-2 the final result. CA Union will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

CA Unión Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Madelón

CA Central Córdoba Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastián Domínguez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Renzo Lopez 4
Daniel Juarez 2
Francisco Gonzalez Metilli 2
Michael Santos 1
Zahir Mansilla 1
Andres Meli 1
Manuel Palavecino 1
Enzo Roldan 1

Head to Head

2026-08-11 CA Union 1–2 CA Central Cordoba 2026-02-07 CA Central Cordoba 1–0 CA Union 2024-10-04 CA Union 0–2 CA Central Cordoba 2023-05-19 CA Central Cordoba 0–1 CA Union 2022-10-22 CA Union 1–4 CA Central Cordoba

CA Unión Form

2026-08-11 CA Union 1–2 CA Central Cordoba W 2026-08-06 CA Union 2–1 CA Lanus L 2026-08-01 CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza 2–0 CA Union L 2026-07-25 CA Platense 2–2 CA Union D 2026-05-12 CA Belgrano 1–0 CA Union L 2026-05-10 CS Independiente Rivadavia 1–2 CA Union W

CA Central Córdoba Form

2026-08-11 CA Union 1–2 CA Central Cordoba W 2026-08-04 CA Central Cordoba 1–0 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro L 2026-07-31 CA Central Cordoba 0–2 CA Tucuman W 2026-07-24 CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza 1–0 CA Central Cordoba L 2026-05-02 CA Central Cordoba 1–2 CA Boca Juniors W 2026-04-24 CA Lanus 0–0 CA Central Cordoba D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23 CA Unión xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 CA Central Córdoba xG
I would bet for: CA Unión or CA Central Córdoba 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Unión34% Draw30% CA Central Córdoba36%
Actual: CA Central Córdoba win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

CA Unión or Draw
64%
Draw or CA Central Córdoba
66%
CA Unión or CA Central Córdoba
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Unión25% Draw49% CA Central Córdoba26%
Actual: CA Unión win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — CA Unión

Handicap CA Unión covers Push CA Central Córdoba covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

CA Unión keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
CA Central Córdoba keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.