Thursday , 23 July 2026

CA Union vs CA Newell's Old Boys, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA

Liga Profesional · 2026
CA Union
2 – 3
Full Time
CA Newell's Old Boys
Fri 17 Apr 2026 · 23:30 UTC Estadio 15 de Abril HT 45' · FT 45'
Marcelo Estigarribia 4' 1–0
1–1 13' Matias Mansilla og
1–2 38' Jeronimo Russo
1–3 76' Ignacio Ramirez
Lucas Menossi 87' 2–3
Y 32' Luca Regiardo
Y 67' Jeronimo Russo
Lautaro Vargas 69' Y
Y 78' Martin Ortega
Marcelo Estigarribia 90' Y
Julian Palacios 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA Unión vs CA Newell's Old Boys — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.

Match Details

  • Referee Fernando Espinoza
  • Assistant 1 Jose Castelli
5 games this season 🟨 1.2/game ⚽ 7.8 goals/game

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

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2
4
CA Union 7 games · Avg 1.9 goals CA Newell's Old Boys
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys 2024-11-02 CA Union 2–0 CA Newell's Old Boys 2023-06-12 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Union 2022-10-01 CA Union 0–1 CA Newell's Old Boys 2021-11-08 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Union

Recent Form

CA Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr CA Newell's Old Boys H 2–3 L
11 Apr Estudiantes de La Plata A 1–2 L
03 Apr CD Riestra H 2–0 W
21 Mar CSyD Defensa y Justicia A 0–2 L
16 Mar CA Boca Juniors H 1–1 D
10 Mar CA Independiente A 4–4 D
CA Newell's Old Boys
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr CA Union A 3–2 W
12 Apr CA San Lorenzo de Almagro H 0–0 D
05 Apr CA Central Cordoba A 3–1 W
21 Mar CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza H 1–0 W
17 Mar CA Lanus A 0–5 L
11 Mar CA Platense H 1–1 D

Season Stats

CA Union CA Newell's Old Boys
#9 Position #25
40 Points 28
27 Played 27
11 / 7 / 9 W / D / L 7 / 7 / 13
27 Scored 22
26 Conceded 35
+1 GD -13
1.48 PPG 1.04
41% Win % 26%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
13% Clean Sheets
CA Newell's Old Boys this season

CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Newell's Old Boys are 25th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Union
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Newell's Old Boys
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Union
Cristian Tarragona 8 G
Marcelo Estigarribia 4 G 1 A
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A
CA Newell's Old Boys
Ignacio Ramirez 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. CA Union is hosting CA Newell\'s Old Boys for another epic battle.
  • 4' What composure from Marcelo Estigarribia! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 9' CA Union currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 13' Against the run of play, Matias Mansilla has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 18' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 23' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frank Kudelka will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 28' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 32' It’s gonna be a card for Luca Regiardo.
  • 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 38' Goal! Jeronimo Russo scores his 1 goal in 160 matches.
  • 43' The 30-year-old Armando Mendez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Nicolas Palavecino is replacing Brahian Cuello for the CA Union side.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Union side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Union is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' Lucas Menossi gets the nod from CA Union. He replaces Rafael Profini and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Time for substitution for CA Newell's Old Boys. Armando Mendez is replaced by Martin Ortega.
  • 67' Jeronimo Russo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 69' The referee shows CA Union player a card on 69.
  • 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 76' The deadlock is broken! Ignacio Ramirez gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
  • 76' Ignacio Ramirez is replacing Franscisco Scarpeccio for the CA Newell's Old Boys side.
  • 78' Martin Ortega has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 78.
  • 81' Franco Fragapane is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mauro Pitton at the 81 minute mark.
  • 86' CA Newell\'s Old Boys are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 87' Magnificent from Lucas Menossi! That is 9 goals in 115 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' The referee shows CA Union player a card on 90.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Marcelo Esponda. He replaces Walter Mazzantti on 90 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.

Lineups

CA Unión Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Madelón

CA Newell\'s Old Boys Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Kudelka

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Juan Manuel Garcia 1
Jorge Recalde 1
Kevin Zenon 1
Ignacio Ramirez 1
Jeronimo Russo 1
Lucas Menossi 1
Marcelo Estigarribia 1
Mauro Pitton 1

Head to Head

2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys 2024-11-02 CA Union 2–0 CA Newell's Old Boys 2023-06-12 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Union 2022-10-01 CA Union 0–1 CA Newell's Old Boys 2021-11-08 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Union

CA Unión Form

2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys W 2026-04-11 Estudiantes de La Plata 2–1 CA Union L 2026-04-03 CA Union 2–0 CD Riestra L 2026-03-21 CSyD Defensa y Justicia 2–0 CA Union L 2026-03-16 CA Union 1–1 CA Boca Juniors D 2026-03-10 CA Independiente 4–4 CA Union D

CA Newell\'s Old Boys Form

2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys W 2026-04-12 CA Newell's Old Boys 0–0 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro D 2026-04-05 CA Central Cordoba 1–3 CA Newell's Old Boys W 2026-03-21 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza L 2026-03-17 CA Lanus 5–0 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2026-03-11 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Platense D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 CA Unión xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 CA Newell\'s Old Boys xG
I would bet for: CA Unión or CA Newell\'s Old Boys 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CA Unión41% Draw28% CA Newell\'s Old Boys31%
Actual: CA Newell\'s Old Boys win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

CA Unión or Draw
68%
Draw or CA Newell\'s Old Boys
59%
CA Unión or CA Newell\'s Old Boys
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Unión33% Draw46% CA Newell\'s Old Boys21%
Actual: CA Newell\'s Old Boys win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — CA Unión

Handicap CA Unión covers Push CA Newell\'s Old Boys covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

CA Unión keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
CA Newell\'s Old Boys keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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