CA Union vs CA Tucuman, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Union vs CA Tucuman — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Tucuman 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nestor Pitana
- Referee Mariano Rossetti
- Referee Nahuel Rasullo
- Referee Mariano Gonzalez
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 Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | CA Tucuman | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | CA Independiente | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | CA Newell's Old Boys | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | CA Belgrano | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jan | CA River Plate | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | CA Banfield | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | CA Union | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | CA Talleres | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Feb | CA Patronato | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | CA San Martin de Tucuman | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | CA Belgrano | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Union | CA Tucuman | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 40 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 28 |
| 26 | Conceded | 27 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 41% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
42%
Clean Sheets
CA Tucuman this season
CA Tucuman this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Tucuman are 8th (40 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 Tucuman
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/5
76+
5/2
■ 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 Tucuman
| Leandro Diaz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' CA Unión have kicked off against CA Tucuman. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' CA Unión are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Tucuman backline.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 12' Franco Fragapane doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 17' CA Tucuman have won 169 goals from 167 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' 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.
- 27' 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.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonathan Bottinelli made 169 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' Franco Fragapane is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 45' David Barbona is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Tucuman tonight.
- 46' Time for substitution for CA Tucuman. David Barbona is replaced by Leandro Diaz.
- 51' The 38-year-old Gervasio Nunez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' The whistle greets Gervasio Nunez as he departs to be replaced by Ramiro Carrera.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Unión side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' Fresh legs for CA Tucuman! Juan Cruz Kaprof comes on to replace Ricardo Noir.
- 73' Javier Mendez is replacing Augusto Lotti for the CA Union side.
- 78' It looks surprising CA Unión does not make any changes. Cristian Lucchetti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 80' Mauro Pitton makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and CA Union are in front.
- 84' The crowd applauds Pablo Cuadra as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Mazzola steps in for CA Union.
- 86' The crowd applauds Franco Fragapane as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Rios steps in for CA Union.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for CA Unión players.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 6
- 28
- 30
- 5
- 11
- 7
- 21
Bench
- 13
- 22
- 20
- 3
- 12
- 8
- 27
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
CA Tucuman Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Ricardo Noir ↓ Juan Cruz Kaprof 68'
- 1
- 33
- 31
- 39
-
19
David Barbona ↓ Leandro Diaz 46'
-
10
Gervasio Nunez ↓ Ramiro Carrera 56'
- 38
- 11
- 12
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 17
- 6
-
9
Leandro Diaz ↑ 46'
-
25
Juan Cruz Kaprof ↑ 68'
-
8
Ramiro Carrera ↑ 56'
- 21
Coach
Ricardo Zielinsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Franco Fragapane | 2 |
| Mateo Coronel | 1 |
| Mauro Pitton | 1 |
| Leandro Diaz | 1 |
| Claudio Corvalan | 1 |
| Facundo Aguero | 1 |
| Kevin Isa | 1 |
| Jeronimo Domina | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.79
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
CA Tucuman xG
I would bet for:
CA Union to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
86%
Draw or CA Tucuman
38%
CA Union or CA Tucuman
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Union win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.6%
2 – 0
14.2%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.6%
4 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CA Tucuman covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 26% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
CA Tucuman keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.