CA Unión vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Unión vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Unión 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CSyD Defensa y Justicia 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Nov | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | CA Rosario Central | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | CA Independiente | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Racing Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | CA Unión | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Nov | CA Rosario Central | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Racing Club | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | CA Platense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | CA Patronato | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Oct | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Unión | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #21 |
| 40 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 27 |
| 26 | Conceded | 33 |
| +1 | GD | -6 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 41% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
CA Unión this season
CA Unión this season
25%
Clean Sheets
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CA Unión are 9th (40 pts). CSyD Defensa y Justicia are 21st (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Unión
0-15
2/2
16-30
6/4
31-45
2/6
46-60
8/6
61-75
8/5
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/6
31-45
8/3
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/4
76+
3/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Unión
| Cristian Tarragona | 17 G | 2 A |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 6 G | 4 A |
| Brahian Cuello | 4 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Menossi | 4 G | |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
| Juan Gutierrez | 6 G | 8 A |
| David Barbona | 5 G | 5 A |
| Aaron Molinas | 3 G | 4 A |
| Ayrton Portillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CA Unión and CSyD Defensa y Justicia get this one started.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gaston Gonzalez, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Unión in their trying to find a way past CSyD Defensa y Justicia's compact .
- 19' What a strike from Miguel Merentiel! The score is 0-1.
- 20' Magnificent from Miguel Merentiel! That is 50 goals in 163 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' The 33-year-old Alexis Soto has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' international Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Gabriel Hachen, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Juan Nardoni is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CSyD Defensa y Justicia.
- 41' Nicolas Tripichio has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nicolas Tripichio on 42.
- 42' Emanuel Britez adds to his 0 season tally! CA Union lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 43' The Argentina Emanuel Britez breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 0-4!
- 46' That is a Yellow card for CA Union. Claudio Corvalan will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' Nazareno Colombo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 52' Juan Manuel Garcia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 54' A stunning finish from Claudio Corvalan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' Claudio Corvalan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Unión and CSyD Defensa y Justicia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 62' The CSyD Defensa y Justicia manager makes a substitution. Gabriel Hachen departs to be replaced by Raul Loaiza.
- 66' Walter Bou makes no mistake. The score reads 0-7 and CSyD Defensa y Justicia are in front.
- 69' Nicolas Cordero is ready to make an impact after coming on for Imanol Machuca at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' CSyD Defensa y Justicia ring the changes. Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi has done his job and it is now time for Juan Rodriguez to step up.
- 77' CA Union make a change. Juan Nardoni trudges off to be replaced by Nicolas Penailillo on 77 minutes.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Juarez. He replaces Federico Vera on 81 minute.
- 86' CA Unión are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CSyD Defensa y Justicia's shape.
- 89' Braian Rivero is replacing Walter Bou for the CSyD Defensa y Justicia side.
- It finishes all square. CA Unión and CSyD Defensa y Justicia share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
CA Unión Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 22
- 2
- 39
- 15
- 16
- 30
- 23
- 8
- 11
- 25
Bench
- 17
- 19
- 35
- 20
- 32
- 37
- 28
- 29
- 34
- 18
- 31
Coach
Gustavo Munua
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Walter Bou ↓ Braian Rivero 89'
-
3
Marcelo Benitez ↓ Alexis Soto 62'
- 14
- 22
- 29
- 9
- 6
- 2
-
19
Gabriel Hachen ↓ Raul Loaiza 62'
- 31
- 11
Bench
-
13
Alexis Soto ↑ 62'
-
28
Juan Rodriguez ↑ 74'
-
23
Braian Rivero ↑ 89'
- 27
-
30
Raul Loaiza ↑ 62'
- 33
- 1
- 15
- 16
- 24
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Miguel Merentiel | 2 |
| Gabriel Alanis | 2 |
| Emanuel Britez | 2 |
| Juan Gutierrez | 1 |
| Augusto Lotti | 1 |
| Cesar Perez | 1 |
| Matias Rojas | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Unión Form
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Form
2021-11-18
CA Unión
2–3
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2021-11-05
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
3–0
CA Rosario Central
W
2021-10-29
Racing Club
1–2
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2021-10-23
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
2–1
CA Platense
W
2021-10-19
CA Patronato
3–3
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
2021-10-16
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
2–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
CA Unión xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
CSyD Defensa y Justicia xG
I would bet for:
CA Unión or CSyD Defensa y Justicia 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CSyD Defensa y Justicia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
CA Unión or Draw
64%
Draw or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
62%
CA Unión or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Unión win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Unión
| Handicap | CA Unión covers | Push | CSyD Defensa y Justicia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CA Unión keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
CSyD Defensa y Justicia keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

