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 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
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
28%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
31%
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
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Tucuman
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ 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 Tucuman
| Leandro Diaz | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between CA Union and CA Tucuman is underway.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The travelling CA Tucuman supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' Franco Fragapane makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and CA Union are in front.
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Union in their trying to find a way past CA Tucuman's compact .
- 22' It looks surprising CA Union does not make any changes. Pablo Cuadra has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Union is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' GOAL! Franco Fragapane scores on 40. Assisted by Mauro Pitton
- 45' The 41-year-old Jonathan Bottinelli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' CA Tucuman ring the changes. David Barbona has done his job and it is now time for Leandro Diaz to step up.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Tucuman needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 56' The CA Tucuman bench stirs into life. Gervasio Nunez is withdrawn and Ramiro Carrera gets his opportunity.
- 61' CA Union currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' 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.
- 68' Juan Cruz Kaprof gets the nod from CA Tucuman. He replaces Ricardo Noir and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Javier Mendez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Augusto Lotti at the 73 minute mark.
- 78' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nelson Acevedo suffering a number of foals already.
- 80' The Argentina Mauro Pitton breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 3-0!
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Nicolas Mazzola. He replaces Pablo Cuadra on 84 minute.
- 86' Fresh legs for CA Union! Lucas Rios comes on to replace Franco Fragapane.
- The points are shared — CA Union 3-0 CA Tucuman. Honours even.
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.