CA Union vs CS Independiente Rivadavia, Superliga Argentina 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Union vs CS Independiente Rivadavia — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CS Independiente Rivadavia 27 games · 38 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | CS Independiente Rivadavia | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Racing Club | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Aug | CA Huracan | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | Instituto AC Cordoba | A | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | CA Union | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | CA Lanus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | CA Tigre | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Aug | CA Boca Juniors | H | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Aug | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Union | CS Independiente Rivadavia | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #11 |
| 40 | Points | 38 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 23 |
| 26 | Conceded | 25 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.41 |
| 41% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
22%
Clean Sheets
CS Independiente Rivadavia this season
CS Independiente Rivadavia this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CS Independiente Rivadavia are 11th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Union
0-15
1/2
16-30
5/4
31-45
2/6
46-60
8/6
61-75
8/5
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CS Independiente Rivadavia
0-15
7/6
16-30
6/3
31-45
4/4
46-60
3/7
61-75
6/3
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 15 G | 2 A |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 6 G | 3 A |
| Brahian Cuello | 4 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Menossi | 4 G | |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
CS Independiente Rivadavia
| Jose Florentin | 9 G | 1 A |
| Alex Arce | 9 G | 1 A |
| Fabrizio Sartori | 8 G | |
| Matias Fernandez | 4 G | 6 A |
| Leonel Bucca | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CA Unión to score. At the same time, CS Independiente Rivadavia does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' CA Unión has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' Marcelo Estigarribia has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 12' What composure from Mauro Pitton! The Argentina international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 17' CA Unión is showing some good football. However, CA Unión are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 22' Luciano Gomez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 189 appearances.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alfredo Berti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 32' The travelling CS Independiente Rivadavia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' Brilliant from the ! Cristian Tarragona makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 42.
- 44' It’s gonna be a card for Franco Amarfil.
- 45' Poor challenge from Alex Arce. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 50' CA Unión have won 197 goals from 192 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Ivan Villalba gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Sheyko Studer. He receives a card.
- 60' Time for substitution for CS Independiente Rivadavia. Leonard Costa is replaced by Nicolas Retamar.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Augusto Solari. He replaces Julian Palacios on 62 minute.
- 64' Alex Arce does the damage! The net is bulging and CS Independiente Rivadavia surge ahead!
- 67' Nicolas Retamar has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 67.
- 68' The CS Independiente Rivadavia bench stirs into life. Franco Amarfil is withdrawn and Mauricio Cardillo gets his opportunity.
- 73' CA Union ring the changes. Franco Fragapane has done his job and it is now time for Nicolas Palavecino to step up.
- 78' CS Independiente Rivadavia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' Fabrizio Sartori is replacing Matias Fernandez for the CS Independiente Rivadavia side.
- 80' Pedro Souto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luciano Gomez on 80 minute.
- 85' It looks surprising CS Independiente Rivadavia does not make any changes. Sheyko Studer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 86' A change in the CA Union ranks — Marcelo Estigarribia exits the field as Brandon Churi enters on 86.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Augusto Solari.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 16
- 30
- 7
- 25
- 20
- 19
- 1
- 11
- 13
- 35
- 2
Bench
- 23
- 3
- 15
- 18
- 21
- 17
- 32
- 26
- 24
- 29
- 4
- 14
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
CS Independiente Rivadavia Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 22
- 36
-
14
Luciano Gomez ↓ Pedro Souto 80'
- 1
- 40
- 42
-
2
Leonard Costa ↓ Nicolas Retamar 60'
- 9
- 26
- 5
- 25
Bench
- 23
- 24
- 8
-
4
Mauro Peinipil ↑ 80'
-
27
Pedro Souto ↑ 80'
-
43
Fabrizio Sartori ↑ 79'
-
21
Mauricio Cardillo ↑ 68'
- 11
- 31
- 13
-
34
Nicolas Retamar ↑ 60'
- 20
Coach
Alfredo Berti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Tarragona | 2 |
| Adrian Balboa | 1 |
| Brahian Cuello | 1 |
| Fabrizio Sartori | 1 |
| Alex Arce | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
CS Independiente Rivadavia Form
2025-09-20
CA Union
2–2
CS Independiente Rivadavia
D
2025-09-13
CA Lanus
1–0
CS Independiente Rivadavia
L
2025-08-30
CS Independiente Rivadavia
2–1
AA Argentinos Juniors
W
2025-08-22
CA Tigre
1–1
CS Independiente Rivadavia
D
2025-08-17
CS Independiente Rivadavia
0–3
CA Boca Juniors
L
2025-08-08
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–1
CS Independiente Rivadavia
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
CS Independiente Rivadavia xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
74%
Draw or CS Independiente Rivadavia
54%
CA Union or CS Independiente Rivadavia
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CS Independiente Rivadavia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
CS Independiente Rivadavia keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.