CA Union vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2026 CLAUSURA
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)
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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | CA Independiente | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | CA Talleres | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Sep | Instituto AC Cordoba | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Aug | CA Sarmiento de Junín | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | CA Aldosivi | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | CA Union | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | CA Central Cordoba | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Aug | CS Independiente Rivadavia | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | CA Lanus | A | 3–1 | 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
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
30%
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
1/2
16-30
5/4
31-45
2/5
46-60
6/6
61-75
7/5
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
3/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
5/6
61-75
1/4
76+
5/4
■ 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 Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 3 A |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 4 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between CA Unión and CA Independiente is underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Unión and CA Independiente are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' CA Independiente started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' A moment of madness from Lucas Menossi on 15 minutes earns him a card. CA Union will be frustrated.
- 20' CA Unión is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 21' A tactical swap from CA Independiente — Ivan Morales on, Chimy Avila off on 21 minutes.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Cristian Tarragona has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 9 goals to his name this season.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' CA Independiente player sees a card in front of him.
- 38' Leonardo Godoy is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
- 43' Julian Palacios has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' The whistle greets Josias Palais as he departs to be replaced by Matias Abaldo.
- 46' Another substitution for CA Independiente to replace Facundo Zabala by Ramiro Martino on 46 minute.
- 49' A goal from the Argentina international Marcelo Estigarribia! He fires home on 49 to make it 0-1!
- 50' Joaquin Mosqueira does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Union surge ahead!
- 52' Against the run of play, Santiago Gabriel Montiel has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' The Argentina forward Maximiliano Meza breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 0-4!
- 59' It is a substitution in CA Union team. Julian Palacios is replaced by Mauro Luna Diale on 59 minute.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Unión side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' That looks like a foul for a card for Cristian Tarragona.
- 68' The crowd applauds Marcelo Estigarribia as he leaves the pitch. Erik Ramirez steps in for CA Union.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Juan Fedorco.
- 71' Juan Arrayago picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Matias Abaldo.
- 79' CA Independiente manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Martinez is hanging Mateo Perez Curci on the field on 79 minute.
- 80' CA Independiente manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mateo Perez Curci is hanging Maximiliano Meza on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Unión in their trying to find a way past CA Independiente's compact .
- 90' 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.
- 1-2 the final result. CA Unión will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 25
- 20
- 19
- 15
- 21
- 22
- 26
- 17
- 4
- 18
Bench
- 12
- 43
- 11
- 10
- 40
- 27
- 8
- 44
- 31
- 34
- 36
- 38
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Chimy Avila ↓ Ivan Morales 21'
- 8
- 33
- 29
- 23
- 7
-
22
Facundo Zabala ↓ Ramiro Martino 46'
- 13
- 16
-
24
Josias Palais ↓ Matias Abaldo 45'
- 35
Bench
- 4
-
9
Ivan Morales ↑ 21'
- 2
- 77
- 36
-
32
David Martinez ↑ 79'
-
19
Matias Abaldo ↑ 45'
-
14
Lautaro Millan ↑ 80'
- 30
- 10
- 34
-
39
Ramiro Martino ↑ 46'
Coach
Jádson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 2 |
| Silvio Romero | 2 |
| Bruno Pitton | 1 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 1 |
| Yeimar Gomez | 1 |
| Ignacio Maestro Puch | 1 |
| Fernando Gaibor | 1 |
| Imanol Machuca | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
CA Independiente Form
2026-09-19
CA Union
1–2
CA Independiente
W
2026-09-13
CA Independiente
1–1
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
2026-09-06
CA Central Cordoba
0–1
CA Independiente
W
2026-08-30
CA Independiente
0–3
CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
L
2026-08-22
CA Independiente
0–0
CS Independiente Rivadavia
D
2026-08-17
CA Lanus
1–3
CA Independiente
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.17
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
CA Independiente xG
I would bet for:
CA Union or CA Independiente 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Independiente win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
60%
Draw or CA Independiente
69%
CA Union or CA Independiente
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.8%
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% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.