CA Unión vs CD Riestra, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
Overview
Match Preview
CA Unión vs CD Riestra — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- CA Unión 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CD Riestra 27 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dario Herrera
- Assistant 1 Julio Fernandez
- Assistant 2 Ezequiel Balmaceda (Argentina)
22 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 8.4 goals/game
🟥 9 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 Unión | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Córdoba | 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 Córdoba | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 01 Mar | Instituto AC Córdoba | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | CA Sarmiento de Junín | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | CA Unión | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Mar | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | CA Central Córdoba | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | CA Platense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Unión | CD Riestra | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #17 |
| 40 | Points | 35 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 11 / 8 |
| 27 | Scored | 26 |
| 26 | Conceded | 27 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 41% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
CA Unión this season
CA Unión this season
38%
Clean Sheets
CD Riestra this season
CD Riestra this season
CA Unión are 9th (40 pts). CD Riestra are 17th (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Unión
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
CD Riestra
0-15
3/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/4
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Unión
| 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 |
CD Riestra
| Antony Alonso | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio 15 de Abril!
- 5' CD Riestra come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' CD Riestra is showing some good football. However, CD Riestra are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonathan Herrera, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio 15 de Abril with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Nicolas Benegas has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 21' Marcelo Estigarribia has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 21 minutes.
- 25' Another change for CD Riestra made on 25 minute. Rodrigo Gallo leaves to be changed by Jonatan Goitia.
- 28' Jonatan Goitia is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 33' Antony Alonso has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Union that had 189 games and scored 196 goals.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Jonathan Herrera makes way for Gabriel Obredor at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from CD Riestra.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Rodrigo Gallo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 192 appearances.
- 60' CD Riestra receives a card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 65' Another change for CD Riestra made on 65 minute. Antony Alonso leaves to be changed by Pablo Monje.
- 69' Fresh legs for CA Union! Nicolas Palavecino comes on to replace Brahian Cuello.
- 74' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Union is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' It is a substitution in CD Riestra team. Miguel Barbieri is replaced by Mateo Ramirez on 75 minute.
- 76' Another substitution for CD Riestra to replace Alexander Diaz by Nicolas Benegas on 76 minute.
- 81' A quiet spell here at Estadio 15 de Abril. CA Union seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 82' The CA Union manager makes a substitution. Rafael Profini departs to be replaced by Emilio Giaccone.
- 83' Mateo Ramirez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 83.
- 88' Poor challenge from Lautaro Vargas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' CA Union player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Valentin Fascendini. He replaces Mateo Del Blanco on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for CD Riestra.
Lineups
CA Unión Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 30
- 25
- 20
- 19
- 21
- 11
- 22
- 26
- 24
- 35
- 2
Bench
- 23
- 12
- 7
- 5
- 9
- 8
- 10
- 40
- 13
- 43
- 44
- 31
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
CD Riestra Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 10
-
6
Miguel Barbieri ↓ Mateo Ramirez 75'
- 1
- 20
- 9
- 22
- 15
-
13
Rodrigo Gallo ↓ Jonatan Goitia 25'
- 16
-
7
Antony Alonso ↓ Pablo Monje 65'
- 19
Bench
-
27
Jonatan Goitia ↑ 25'
-
14
Pablo Monje ↑ 65'
-
8
Nicolas Benegas ↑ 76'
- 24
- 31
- 12
-
40
Gabriel Obredor ↑ 46'
- 39
- 11
- 35
- 37
-
23
Mateo Ramirez ↑ 75'
Coach
Gustavo Benítez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Tarragona | 1 |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 1 |
CA Unión Form
CD Riestra Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
CA Unión xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
CD Riestra xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Unión 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 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
CA Unión or Draw
85%
Draw or CD Riestra
46%
CA Unión or CD Riestra
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Unión win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
20.5%
0 – 0
20.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 2
2.7%
0 – 2
2%
2 – 2
1.8%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Unión
| Handicap | CA Unión covers | Push | CD Riestra covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 28% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 11% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA Unión keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
CD Riestra keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.