CA Union vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Union vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CSyD Defensa y Justicia 27 games · 32 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 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Nov | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | CA Rosario Central | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | CA Independiente | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Racing Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | CA Union | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Nov | CA Rosario Central | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Racing Club | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | CA Platense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | CA Patronato | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Oct | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Union | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #21 |
| 40 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 27 |
| 26 | Conceded | 33 |
| +1 | GD | -6 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 41% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
31%
Clean Sheets
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). CSyD Defensa y Justicia are 21st (32 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
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
0-15
2/2
16-30
–/4
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/2
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 8 G | |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 4 G | 1 A |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
| Aaron Molinas | 3 G | 4 A |
| Juan Gutierrez | 3 G | 3 A |
| Ayrton Portillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CSyD Defensa y Justicia winning 100% of all matches.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Miguel Merentiel made 147 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 19' Against the run of play, Miguel Merentiel has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Miguel Merentiel makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 20.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Union in their trying to find a way past CSyD Defensa y Justicia's compact .
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Union is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 41' Nicolas Tripichio picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Nicolas Tripichio. He receives a Yellow card.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Emanuel Britez makes it 1-2.
- 43' Magnificent from Emanuel Britez! That is 10 goals in 161 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Poor challenge from Claudio Corvalan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 51' CA Union is showing some good football. However, CA Union are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 52' That is a Yellow card for CA Union. Juan Manuel Garcia will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' What a strike from Claudio Corvalan! The score is 3-2.
- 55' A stunning finish from Claudio Corvalan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Raul Loaiza, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 62' Another substitution for CSyD Defensa y Justicia to replace Gabriel Hachen by Raul Loaiza on 62 minute.
- 66' Walter Bou is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 69' A change in the CA Union ranks — Imanol Machuca exits the field as Nicolas Cordero enters on 69.
- 74' Time for substitution for CSyD Defensa y Justicia. Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi is replaced by Juan Rodriguez.
- 77' A change in the CA Union ranks — Juan Nardoni exits the field as Nicolas Penailillo enters on 77.
- 81' Another substitution for CA Union to replace Federico Vera by Daniel Juarez on 81 minute.
- 86' CA Union have won 159 goals from 162 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 89' CSyD Defensa y Justicia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Braian Rivero is hanging Walter Bou on the field on 89 minute.
- CA Union will have plenty to reflect on. CSyD Defensa y Justicia were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 22
- 2
- 39
- 15
- 16
- 30
- 23
- 8
- 11
- 25
Bench
- 17
- 19
- 35
- 20
- 32
- 37
- 28
- 29
- 34
- 18
- 31
Coach
Gustavo Munua
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Walter Bou ↓ Braian Rivero 89'
-
3
Marcelo Benitez ↓ Alexis Soto 62'
- 14
- 22
- 29
- 9
- 6
- 2
-
19
Gabriel Hachen ↓ Raul Loaiza 62'
- 31
- 11
Bench
-
13
Alexis Soto ↑ 62'
-
28
Juan Rodriguez ↑ 74'
-
23
Braian Rivero ↑ 89'
- 27
-
30
Raul Loaiza ↑ 62'
- 33
- 1
- 15
- 16
- 24
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emanuel Britez | 2 |
| Walter Bou | 2 |
| Miguel Merentiel | 2 |
| Gabriel Alanis | 2 |
| Jeronimo Domina | 1 |
| Matias Rojas | 1 |
| Walter Bou | 1 |
| Yeimar Gomez | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Form
2021-11-18
CA Union
2–3
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2021-11-05
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
3–0
CA Rosario Central
W
2021-10-29
Racing Club
1–2
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2021-10-23
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
2–1
CA Platense
W
2021-10-19
CA Patronato
3–3
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
2021-10-16
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
2–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
CSyD Defensa y Justicia xG
I would bet for:
CA Union or CSyD Defensa y Justicia 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CSyD Defensa y Justicia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
64%
Draw or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
62%
CA Union or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Union win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | CSyD Defensa y Justicia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
CSyD Defensa y Justicia keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

