Sunday , 16 August 2026

CA Union vs Arsenal FC, Superliga Argentina 2022 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2022
CA Union
1 – 0
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Sat 8 Oct 2022 · 21:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 31' Mauro Pitton
Y 32' Mauro Pitton
Y 43' Lucas Cano
Martin Ezequiel Canete 60' Y
Tomas Gonzalez 84' Y
Diego Polenta 87' Y
Santiago Mele 90' Y
Claudio Corvalan 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA Union vs Arsenal FC — Superliga Argentina .

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 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

2
2
CA Union 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-08 CA Union 1–0 Arsenal FC 2021-11-25 Arsenal FC 0–1 CA Union 2019-09-14 Arsenal FC 4–1 CA Union

Recent Form

CA Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Oct Arsenal FC H 1–0 W
03 Oct CA Rosario Central A 1–1 D
01 Oct CA Newell's Old Boys H 0–1 L
25 Sep Racing Club A 1–2 L
19 Sep CA Independiente H 0–1 L
14 Sep CA Platense A 0–1 L
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Oct CA Union A 0–1 L
04 Oct CA Newell's Old Boys A 0–0 D
24 Sep CA Sarmiento de Junín A 0–2 L
19 Sep CA Aldosivi H 3–0 W
16 Sep Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata A 0–2 L
05 Sep CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba A 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Union
Cristian Tarragona 9 G 1 A
Marcelo Estigarribia 4 G 1 A
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as CA Union face off against Arsenal FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at . CA Union seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Arsenal FC is showing some good football. However, Arsenal FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Union must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' 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 Junior Marabel suffering a number of foals already.
  • 31' The referee has no hesitation. Mauro Pitton is booked for Arsenal FC — Yellow card on 31.
  • 32' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Mauro Pitton will be fuming at that decision.
  • 37' CA Union are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
  • 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lucas Cano.
  • 46' It is a substitution in CA Union team. Francisco Gerometta is replaced by Federico Vera on 46 minute.
  • 51' Dardo Federico Miloc needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 55' Another change for CA Union made on 55 minute. Kevin Zenon leaves to be changed by Bryan Castrillon.
  • 56' The whistle greets Enzo Roldan as he departs to be replaced by Mauro Luna Diale.
  • 60' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 60 minute. Braian Rivero leaves to be changed by Joaquin Pombo.
  • 60' That is a Yellow card for CA Union. Martin Ezequiel Canete will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Lucas Cano has done his job and it is now time for Alexander Diaz to step up.
  • 66' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 71' Santiago Mele is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Arsenal FC tonight.
  • 75' CA Union make a change. Martin Ezequiel Canete trudges off to be replaced by Tomas Gonzalez on 75 minutes.
  • 78' GOAL! Mauro Luna Diale fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 82' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Joaquin Ibanez comes on to replace Leonardo Marchi.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tomas Gonzalez.
  • 85' CA Union ring the changes. Imanol Machuca has done his job and it is now time for Leonel Bucca to step up.
  • 87' A moment of madness from Diego Polenta on 87 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Union will be frustrated.
  • 90' Santiago Mele is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • CA Union celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

CA Union Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gustavo Munua

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Madelón

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Walter Bou 1
Juan Cruz Kaprof 1
Joel Sonora 1
Nicolas Gimenez 1
Fabio Pereyra 1
Emanuel Britez 1
Mauro Luna Diale 1
Bryan Castrillon 1

Head to Head

2022-10-08 CA Union 1–0 Arsenal FC 2021-11-25 Arsenal FC 0–1 CA Union 2019-09-14 Arsenal FC 4–1 CA Union

CA Union Form

2022-10-08 CA Union 1–0 Arsenal FC W 2022-10-03 CA Rosario Central 1–1 CA Union D 2022-10-01 CA Union 0–1 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2022-09-25 Racing Club 2–1 CA Union L 2022-09-19 CA Union 0–1 CA Independiente L 2022-09-14 CA Platense 1–0 CA Union L

Arsenal FC Form

2022-10-08 CA Union 1–0 Arsenal FC L 2022-10-04 CA Newell's Old Boys 0–0 Arsenal FC D 2022-09-24 CA Sarmiento de Junín 2–0 Arsenal FC L 2022-09-19 Arsenal FC 3–0 CA Aldosivi W 2022-09-16 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2–0 Arsenal FC L 2022-09-05 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba 1–0 Arsenal FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.1 CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: CA Union or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Union43% Draw31% Arsenal FC26%
Actual: CA Union win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

CA Union or Draw
74%
Draw or Arsenal FC
57%
CA Union or Arsenal FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CA Union26% Draw55% Arsenal FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.8%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — CA Union

Handicap CA Union covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 22% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 18% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

CA Union keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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