CA Union vs CA Central Córdoba, Superliga Argentina 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Union vs CA Central Córdoba — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Central Córdoba 27 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dario Herrera
- Assistant 1 Damian Espinoza
- Assistant 2 Federico Cano (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 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 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | CA Central Córdoba | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | CA Sarmiento de Junín | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Sep | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | CA Lanus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | CD Riestra | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | CA Tigre | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | CA Union | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | CA Barracas Central | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | CA Sarmiento de Junín | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | Instituto AC Cordoba | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | CA Banfield | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Union | CA Central Córdoba | |
|---|---|---|
| #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
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
31%
Clean Sheets
CA Central Córdoba this season
CA Central Córdoba this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Central Córdoba are 22nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Union
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
CA Central Córdoba
0-15
–/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/4
46-60
5/3
61-75
2/3
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Union
| 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 |
CA Central Córdoba
| Michael Santos | 7 G | 2 A |
| Diego Barrera | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio 15 de Abril. CA Unión are looking to make home advantage count against CA Central Cordoba.
- 5' CA Unión currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 8' What a moment for Andres Meli! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' CA Unión seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Unión and CA Central Cordoba are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 28' Simon Rivero is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Central Cordoba tonight.
- 33' The 22-year-old Luis Angulo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Bruno Pitton.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Central Cordoba that had 142 games and scored 139 goals.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' Nicolas Paz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 48.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Estadio 15 de Abril. CA Unión seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a card for Claudio Corvalan.
- 59' CA Union ring the changes. Nicolas Paz has done his job and it is now time for Jeronimo Domina to step up.
- 64' CA Unión started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
- 65' Lucas Varaldo makes way for Favio Cabral at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Central Cordoba.
- 70' CA Central Cordoba fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' CA Union make a change. Gonzalo Morales trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Gamba on 71 minutes.
- 72' CA Union receives a card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 77' 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.
- 78' Poor challenge from Matias Godoy. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patricio Tanda is hanging Enzo Roldan on the field on 79 minute.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lucas Abascia on 80 minutes.
- 82' It is a substitution in CA Central Cordoba team. Rodrigo Atencio is replaced by Manuel Palavecino on 82 minute.
- 85' Manuel Palavecino makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and CA Central Cordoba are in front.
- 90' Manuel Palavecino has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Santiago Laquidain has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yonatthan Rak on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for CA Unión.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 14
- 28
- 3
- 34
- 77
- 10
- 32
- 9
- 25
- 20
- 35
Bench
- 2
- 18
- 22
- 19
- 15
- 11
- 1
- 26
- 30
- 5
- 13
Coach
Cristian Gonzalez
CA Central Córdoba Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1
- 13
-
9
Lucas Varaldo ↓ Favio Cabral 65'
-
11
Matias Godoy ↓ Luis Angulo 82'
- 25
- 6
- 8
- 26
- 2
- 32
- 15
Bench
- 4
- 3
-
29
Favio Cabral ↑ 65'
-
24
Santiago Laquidain ↑ 90'
- 21
- 10
-
18
Luis Angulo ↑ 82'
- 19
- 23
- 22
- 7
-
38
Manuel Palavecino ↑ 82'
Coach
Omar de Felippe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Renzo Lopez | 4 |
| Daniel Juarez | 2 |
| Francisco Gonzalez Metilli | 2 |
| Agustin Colazo | 1 |
| Jonathan Galvan | 1 |
| Lucas Besozzi | 1 |
| Matias Perello | 1 |
| Enzo Roldan | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
CA Central Córdoba Form
2024-10-04
CA Union
0–2
CA Central Córdoba
W
2024-09-29
CA Central Córdoba
2–1
CA Barracas Central
W
2024-09-23
CA Sarmiento de Junín
1–3
CA Central Córdoba
W
2024-09-13
CA Central Córdoba
2–1
Instituto AC Cordoba
W
2024-09-02
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
1–1
CA Central Córdoba
D
2024-08-26
CA Central Córdoba
0–0
CA Banfield
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
CA Central Córdoba xG
I would bet for:
CA Union or CA Central Córdoba 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Central Córdoba win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
59%
Draw or CA Central Córdoba
70%
CA Union or CA Central Córdoba
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Central Córdoba win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CA Central Córdoba covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
CA Central Córdoba keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.