Saturday , 12 September 2026

CA Union vs CA Newell's Old Boys, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA

Liga Profesional · 2026
CA Union
2 – 3
Full Time
CA Newell's Old Boys
Fri 17 Apr 2026 · 23:30 UTC Estadio 15 de Abril HT 45' · FT 45'
Marcelo Estigarribia 4' 1–0
1–1 13' Matias Mansilla og
1–2 38' Jeronimo Russo
1–3 76' Ignacio Ramirez
Lucas Menossi 87' 2–3
Y 32' Luca Regiardo
Y 67' Jeronimo Russo
Lautaro Vargas 69' Y
Y 78' Martin Ortega
Marcelo Estigarribia 90' Y
Julian Palacios 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA Union vs CA Newell's Old Boys — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.

Match Details

  • Referee Fernando Espinoza
  • Assistant 1 Jose Castelli
6 games this season 🟨 1.7/game ⚽ 8.5 goals/game

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 Junin 27 26
27 CA Banfield 27 24
28 CA Barracas Central 27 23

Head-to-Head

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CA Union 7 games · Avg 1.9 goals CA Newell's Old Boys
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys 2024-11-02 CA Union 2–0 CA Newell's Old Boys 2023-06-12 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Union 2022-10-01 CA Union 0–1 CA Newell's Old Boys 2021-11-08 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Union

Recent Form

CA Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr CA Newell's Old Boys H 2–3 L
11 Apr Estudiantes de La Plata A 1–2 L
03 Apr CD Riestra H 2–0 W
21 Mar CSyD Defensa y Justicia A 0–2 L
16 Mar CA Boca Juniors H 1–1 D
10 Mar CA Independiente A 4–4 D
CA Newell's Old Boys
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr CA Union A 3–2 W
12 Apr CA San Lorenzo de Almagro H 0–0 D
05 Apr CA Central Cordoba A 3–1 W
21 Mar CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza H 1–0 W
17 Mar CA Lanus A 0–5 L
11 Mar CA Platense H 1–1 D

Season Stats

CA Union CA Newell's Old Boys
#9 Position #25
40 Points 28
27 Played 27
11 / 7 / 9 W / D / L 7 / 7 / 13
27 Scored 22
26 Conceded 35
+1 GD -13
1.48 PPG 1.04
41% Win % 26%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
20% Clean Sheets
CA Newell's Old Boys this season

CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Newell's Old Boys are 25th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Union
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
7/4
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Newell's Old Boys
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/1
61-75
2/2
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Union
Cristian Tarragona 14 G 1 A
Marcelo Estigarribia 4 G 2 A
Brahian Cuello 4 G 1 A
Lucas Menossi 4 G
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A
CA Newell's Old Boys
Matias Coccaro 6 G
Ignacio Ramirez 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. CA Union kicks off things out of here…
  • 4' Assisted by Julian Palacios with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marcelo Estigarribia makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 9' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 13' Matias Mansilla does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Union surge ahead!
  • 18' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 28' CA Union are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against CA Newell\'s Old Boys's 4-1-4-1 shape.
  • 32' Poor challenge from Luca Regiardo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 37' CA Union 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.
  • 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jeronimo Russo makes it 2-1.
  • 43' A quiet spell here at Estadio 15 de Abril. CA Newell\'s Old Boys seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Fresh legs for CA Union! Nicolas Palavecino comes on to replace Brahian Cuello.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Newell\'s Old Boys is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' CA Newell\'s Old Boys are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' The 22-year-old Mateo Del Blanco has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 62' The CA Union bench stirs into life. Rafael Profini is withdrawn and Lucas Menossi gets his opportunity.
  • 65' The CA Newell's Old Boys manager makes a substitution. Armando Mendez departs to be replaced by Martin Ortega.
  • 67' That is a card for CA Newell's Old Boys. Jeronimo Russo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 69' Lautaro Vargas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 69.
  • 74' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 76' The deadlock is broken! Ignacio Ramirez gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
  • 76' CA Newell's Old Boys ring the changes. Franscisco Scarpeccio has done his job and it is now time for Ignacio Ramirez to step up.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Martin Ortega on 78.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Mauro Pitton as he leaves the pitch. Franco Fragapane steps in for CA Union.
  • 86' Walter Mazzantti is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA Newell\'s Old Boys so far.
  • 87' Lucas Menossi adds to his 4 season tally! CA Union lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Marcelo Estigarribia. He receives a card.
  • 90' A tactical swap from CA Newell's Old Boys — Marcelo Esponda on, Walter Mazzantti off on 90 minutes.
  • CA Newell\'s Old Boys celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

CA Union Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Madelón

CA Newell\'s Old Boys Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Kudelka

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ignacio Ramirez 1
Jeronimo Russo 1
Lucas Menossi 1
Marcelo Estigarribia 1
Mauro Pitton 1
Lucas Albertengo 1
Nicolas Orsini 1
Facundo Nadalin 1

Head to Head

2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys 2024-11-02 CA Union 2–0 CA Newell's Old Boys 2023-06-12 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Union 2022-10-01 CA Union 0–1 CA Newell's Old Boys 2021-11-08 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Union

CA Union Form

2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2026-04-11 Estudiantes de La Plata 2–1 CA Union L 2026-04-03 CA Union 2–0 CD Riestra W 2026-03-21 CSyD Defensa y Justicia 2–0 CA Union L 2026-03-16 CA Union 1–1 CA Boca Juniors D 2026-03-10 CA Independiente 4–4 CA Union D

CA Newell\'s Old Boys Form

2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys W 2026-04-12 CA Newell's Old Boys 0–0 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro D 2026-04-05 CA Central Cordoba 1–3 CA Newell's Old Boys W 2026-03-21 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza L 2026-03-17 CA Lanus 5–0 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2026-03-11 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Platense D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 CA Newell\'s Old Boys xG
I would bet for: CA Union or CA Newell\'s Old Boys 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CA Union41% Draw28% CA Newell\'s Old Boys31%
Actual: CA Newell\'s Old Boys win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

CA Union or Draw
68%
Draw or CA Newell\'s Old Boys
59%
CA Union or CA Newell\'s Old Boys
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Union33% Draw46% CA Newell\'s Old Boys21%
Actual: CA Newell\'s Old Boys win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — CA Union

Handicap CA Union covers Push CA Newell\'s Old Boys covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

CA Union keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
CA Newell\'s Old Boys keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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