CA Union vs CA Velez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Union vs CA Velez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Velez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jul | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jul | CA Huracan | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | CA Union | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Jul | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jul | CA Huracan | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jul | CA Lanus | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jul | CA River Plate | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Union | CA Velez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #1 |
| 40 | Points | 51 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 4 |
| 27 | Scored | 38 |
| 26 | Conceded | 16 |
| +1 | GD | +22 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 41% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Velez Sarsfield this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Velez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Union
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/4
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Velez Sarsfield
0-15
5/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 9 G | 1 A |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 4 G | 1 A |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
CA Velez Sarsfield
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Manuel Lanzini | 4 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between CA Union and CA Velez Sarsfield is underway.
- 5' Lucas Esquivel is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Velez Sarsfield tonight.
- 7' Juan Portillo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 8' The Paraguay Jose Florentin breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 0-1!
- 13' Supporters expect more eagerness from Damian Fernandez, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' The referee has no hesitation. Agustin Mulet is booked for CA Velez Sarsfield — Yellow card on 15.
- 16' A meaty challenge results in booking for Agustin Mulet on 16.
- 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Union and CA Velez Sarsfield are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' 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 Jonathan Menendez suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' Poor challenge from Julian Fernandez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 29' Julian Fernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 29.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Union must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' Agustin Mulet has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' Diego Godin makes way for Damian Fernandez at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Velez Sarsfield.
- 50' Enzo Roldan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Juan Portillo on 50 minute.
- 54' CA Union player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 58' The CA Velez Sarsfield manager makes a substitution. Jonathan Menendez departs to be replaced by Gianluca Prestianni.
- 61' The CA Union manager makes a substitution. Imanol Machuca departs to be replaced by Kevin Zenon.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Damian Fernandez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' Damian Fernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 63.
- 64' CA Velez Sarsfield ring the changes. Jose Florentin has done his job and it is now time for Santiago Caseres to step up.
- 65' CA Velez Sarsfield manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Franco Diaz is hanging Julian Fernandez on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' That is a Yellow card for CA Velez Sarsfield. Miguel Brizuela will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Union and CA Velez Sarsfield are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 77' The Colombia Bryan Castrillon breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 1-1!
- 78' GOAL! Bryan Castrillon scores on 78.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Abiel Osorio.
- 84' CA Velez Sarsfield manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Santiago Castro is hanging Joel Sonora on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' CA Velez Sarsfield make a change. Joel Sonora trudges off to be replaced by Santiago Castro on 85 minutes.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Juan Nardoni.
- 89' Poor challenge from Santiago Caseres. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Enzo Roldan on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from CA Union to claim maximum points.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 39
- 30
- 14
- 7
- 9
- 37
- 28
- 77
- 17
Bench
- 3
- 34
- 26
- 8
- 25
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 20
- 35
Coach
Gustavo Munua
CA Velez Sarsfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
2
Diego Godin ↓ Damian Fernandez 46'
-
19
Joel Sonora ↓ Santiago Castro 85'
- 22
- 27
- 28
- 15
- 24
- 39
-
18
Julian Fernandez ↓ Franco Diaz 65'
- 7
Bench
-
35
Santiago Caseres ↑ 64'
- 1
-
34
Damian Fernandez ↑ 46'
- 14
-
21
Santiago Castro ↑ 85'
-
8
Franco Diaz ↑ 65'
-
42
Gianluca Prestianni ↑ 58'
- 23
- 4
Coach
Alexander Medina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Janson | 2 |
| Bryan Castrillon | 2 |
| Florian Monzon | 2 |
| Lucas Robertone | 2 |
| Maximiliano Romero | 2 |
| Ricardo Centurion | 1 |
| Luca Orellano | 1 |
| Juan Lucero | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
CA Velez Sarsfield Form
2022-08-06
CA Union
2–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
2022-07-29
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
1–1
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2022-07-26
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–1
CA Huracan
D
2022-07-21
CA Lanus
2–2
CA Velez Sarsfield
D
2022-07-17
CA Velez Sarsfield
2–2
CA River Plate
D
2021-11-28
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.94
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
CA Velez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
CA Union or CA Velez Sarsfield 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Union win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
59%
Draw or CA Velez Sarsfield
69%
CA Union or CA Velez Sarsfield
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Velez Sarsfield win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
12.2%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 2
9.5%
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CA Velez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 24% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
CA Velez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.