CA Union vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Union vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Echavarria
- Referee Ivan Aliende
- Referee Fabricio Llobet
- Referee
15 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
🟥 1 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 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | CA Independiente | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Oct | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | CA Colon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | CA Aldosivi | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | CA Rosario Central | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Arsenal FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | CA Union | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | CA Talleres | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Sep | CA Tucuman | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | CA Lanus | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Union | CA Independiente | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #7 |
| 40 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 9 / 13 / 5 |
| 27 | Scored | 25 |
| 26 | Conceded | 17 |
| +1 | GD | +8 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 41% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts).
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
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
4/3
■ 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 |
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' CA Unión have kicked off against CA Independiente. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Lucas Romero has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 253 appearances.
- 10' CA Independiente has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 15' It looks surprising CA Unión does not make any changes. Nelson Acevedo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Silvio Romero doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 31' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Fabricio Bustos.
- 32' Nelson Acevedo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 32.
- 34' CA Independiente receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 38' It is a substitution in CA Independiente team. Domingo Blanco is replaced by Juan Sanchez Mino on 38 minute.
- 39' The referee has no hesitation. Pablo Perez is booked for CA Independiente — Yellow card on 39.
- 43' Yeimar Gomez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
- 44' Magnificent from Silvio Romero! That is 32 goals in 164 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' CA Union receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' The CA Union bench stirs into life. Nelson Acevedo is withdrawn and Juan Cavallaro gets his opportunity.
- 51' Martin Benitez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 55' A change in the CA Independiente ranks — Cecilio Dominguez exits the field as Nicolas Domingo enters on 55.
- 60' The 41-year-old Jonathan Bottinelli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' A tactical swap from CA Independiente — Gaston Togni on, Silvio Romero off on 68 minutes.
- 69' CA Union ring the changes. Damian Martinez has done his job and it is now time for Franco Troyansky to step up.
- 74' The referee shows CA Union player a Yellow card on 74.
- 79' The travelling CA Independiente supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' Nicolas Mazzola has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' CA Independiente receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 89' Goal! Walter Bou scores his 28 goal in 175 matches.
- 90' CA Union player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- It finishes all square. CA Unión and CA Independiente share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 10
- 4
- 6
- 28
- 5
- 3
- 19
- 25
- 11
- 12
Bench
- 1
- 17
- 24
- 22
- 15
- 27
- 21
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 25
- 20
- 16
- 2
- 8
- 23
- 4
- 10
-
18
Silvio Romero ↓ Gaston Togni 68'
- 11
Bench
- 7
- 26
-
17
Gaston Togni ↑ 68'
- 28
-
6
Juan Sanchez Mino ↑ 38'
-
5
Nicolas Domingo ↑ 55'
- 13
Coach
Fernando Beron
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Silvio Romero | 2 |
| Lucas Daniel Romero | 1 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 1 |
| Ignacio Maestro Puch | 1 |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 1 |
| Bruno Pitton | 1 |
| Imanol Machuca | 1 |
| Yeimar Gomez | 1 |
CA Union Form
CA Independiente Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.09
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
CA Independiente xG
I would bet for:
CA Union or CA Independiente 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
67%
Draw or CA Independiente
63%
CA Union or CA Independiente
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Independiente win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CA Independiente covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

