CA Union vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Union vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun | CA Independiente | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Jun | CA Lanus | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jun | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jun | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 May | CA Huracan | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | CA Central Cordoba | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun | CA Union | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Jun | CA Sarmiento de Junin | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jun | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 May | CA Lanus | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 May | CA Tigre | H | 2–1 | W |
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
28%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
24%
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
2/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 8 G | |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 4 G | 1 A |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 10 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as CA Union face off against CA Independiente in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' CA Union are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Independiente backline.
- 10' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Union that had 162 games and scored 159 goals.
- 20' Claudio Corvalan was booked on 20.
- 25' The deadlock is broken! Jeronimo Domina gets on the scoresheet on 25 minutes.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Edgar Elizalde made 161 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Independiente is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' A quiet spell here at . CA Union seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Time for substitution for CA Independiente. Braian Martinez is replaced by Mauricio Cuero.
- 47' Ayrton Costa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 47.
- 49' A moment of madness from Mateo Barcia on 49 minutes earns him a card. CA Independiente will be frustrated.
- 50' What an equalizer from Kevin Zenon!
- 54' Poor challenge from Edgar Elizalde. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 58' CA Independiente player sees a card in front of him.
- 62' It’s a booking for CA Independiente player. Mateo Barcia gets a card.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin Zenon is booked for CA Union — card on 66.
- 66' CA Independiente make a change. Martin Sarrafiore trudges off to be replaced by Javier Ostachuk on 66 minutes.
- 71' CA Union are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against CA Independiente's 4-4-2 shape.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Federico Vera argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' Bryan Castrillon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jeronimo Domina on 76 minute.
- 77' Magnificent from Imanol Machuca! That is 13 goals in 162 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 77' Time for substitution for CA Union. Federico Vera is replaced by Francisco Gerometta.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Union and CA Independiente are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 83' Ezequiel Canete is ready to make an impact after coming on for Imanol Machuca at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' The CA Union bench stirs into life. Enzo Roldan is withdrawn and Junior Marabel gets his opportunity.
- 89' Fresh legs for CA Union! Luciano Aued comes on to replace Mauro Luna Diale.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 3
- 25
- 2
- 39
- 16
- 7
- 34
- 8
- 6
- 32
- 30
Bench
- 21
- 14
- 10
- 5
- 11
- 19
- 20
- 9
- 26
- 22
- 17
- 35
CA Independiente Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3
- 33
- 14
- 23
- 34
- 9
- 79
- 29
-
28
Sergio Ortiz ↓ Rodrigo Atencio 46'
- 30
- 13
Bench
- 11
- 19
- 2
-
7
Mauricio Cuero ↑ 46'
- 15
- 5
-
4
Javier Ostachuk ↑ 66'
- 21
- 25
- 8
- 16
-
36
Rodrigo Atencio ↑ 46'
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 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
CA Independiente Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
CA Independiente xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
78%
Draw or CA Independiente
51%
CA Union or CA Independiente
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Union win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
0 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
10%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CA Independiente covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

