CA Union vs CD Riestra, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
Overview
Match Preview
CA Union vs CD Riestra — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CD Riestra 27 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dario Herrera
- Assistant 1 Julio Fernandez
- Assistant 2 Ezequiel Balmaceda (Argentina)
16 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 6.8 goals/game
🟥 8 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 01 Mar | Instituto AC Córdoba | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | CA Union | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Mar | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | CA Central Cordoba | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | CA Platense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Union | CD Riestra | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #17 |
| 40 | Points | 35 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 11 / 8 |
| 27 | Scored | 26 |
| 26 | Conceded | 27 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 41% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
38%
Clean Sheets
CD Riestra this season
CD Riestra this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CD Riestra are 17th (35 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
CD Riestra
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 8 G | |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 4 G | 1 A |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CA Union to score. At the same time, CD Riestra does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Alexander Diaz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CD Riestra that had 43 games and scored 24 goals.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' CA Union is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcelo Estigarribia on 21.
- 25' Another substitution for CD Riestra to replace Rodrigo Gallo by Jonatan Goitia on 25 minute.
- 28' It’s gonna be a card for Jonatan Goitia.
- 33' CD Riestra is showing some good football. However, CD Riestra are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' It looks surprising CD Riestra does not make any changes. Ignacio Arce has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' CD Riestra started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 46' It is a substitution in CD Riestra team. Jonathan Herrera is replaced by Gabriel Obredor on 46 minute.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rafael Profini made 162 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' Miguel Barbieri was booked on 60.
- 65' Another change for CD Riestra made on 65 minute. Antony Alonso leaves to be changed by Pablo Monje.
- 69' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nicolas Palavecino is hanging Brahian Cuello on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Riestra is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' It is a substitution in CD Riestra team. Miguel Barbieri is replaced by Mateo Ramirez on 75 minute.
- 76' The whistle greets Alexander Diaz as he departs to be replaced by Nicolas Benegas.
- 81' 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.
- 82' The whistle greets Rafael Profini as he departs to be replaced by Emilio Giaccone.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateo Ramirez on 83.
- 88' Lautaro Vargas was booked on 88.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cristian Tarragona on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Valentin Fascendini. He replaces Mateo Del Blanco on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for CA Union players.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 30
- 25
- 20
- 19
- 21
- 11
- 22
- 26
- 24
- 35
- 2
Bench
- 23
- 12
- 7
- 5
- 9
- 8
- 10
- 40
- 13
- 43
- 44
- 31
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
CD Riestra Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 10
-
6
Miguel Barbieri ↓ Mateo Ramirez 75'
- 1
- 20
- 9
- 22
- 15
-
13
Rodrigo Gallo ↓ Jonatan Goitia 25'
- 16
-
7
Antony Alonso ↓ Pablo Monje 65'
- 19
Bench
-
27
Jonatan Goitia ↑ 25'
-
14
Pablo Monje ↑ 65'
-
8
Nicolas Benegas ↑ 76'
- 24
- 31
- 12
-
40
Gabriel Obredor ↑ 46'
- 39
- 11
- 35
- 37
-
23
Mateo Ramirez ↑ 75'
Coach
Gustavo Benítez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Tarragona | 1 |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 1 |
CA Union Form
CD Riestra Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
CD Riestra xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
85%
Draw or CD Riestra
46%
CA Union or CD Riestra
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Union win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
20.5%
0 – 0
20.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 2
2.7%
0 – 2
2%
2 – 2
1.8%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CD Riestra covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 28% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 11% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
CD Riestra keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.