CA Union vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Union vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 May | CA Huracan | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | CA Central Córdoba | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 May | CA Sarmiento de Junín | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 May | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Apr | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun | CA Union | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 May | CA Sarmiento de Junín | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 May | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 May | CA Lanus | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | Arsenal FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | CA Tigre | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Union | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #19 |
| 40 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 11 |
| 27 | Scored | 21 |
| 26 | Conceded | 23 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 41% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
CA Union are 9th (40 pts). Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 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
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ 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 |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 8 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
| Franco Torres | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! CA Union vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Union in their 5-4-1 trying to find a way past Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata's compact 4-1-4-1.
- 11' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 12' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 17' Kevin Zenon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata tonight.
- 22' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 27' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' Imanol Machuca is having his name booked by the referee on 36.
- 37' The referee calls foul for Imanol Machuca. He receives a Yellow card.
- 42' Enzo Roldan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata so far.
- 46' The whistle greets Leandro Mamut as he departs to be replaced by Ignacio Miramon.
- 51' CA Union currently sit 28 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 52' Ignacio Miramon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
- 55' A moment of madness from Enzo Roldan on 55 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Union will be frustrated.
- 56' Jeronimo Domina is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 61' 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.
- 62' Time for substitution for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. Franco Soldano is replaced by Ivo Mammini.
- 63' The whistle greets Agustin Bolivar as he departs to be replaced by Franco Torres.
- 68' CA Union are deployed in a 5-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata's 4-1-4-1 shape.
- 69' Time for substitution for CA Union. Jeronimo Domina is replaced by Bryan Castrillon.
- 70' CA Union receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 72' Bryan Castrillon doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 73' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bryan Castrillon makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Sebastian Cocimano. He replaces Eric Ramirez on 75 minute.
- 76' Juan Luduena gets the nod from CA Union. He replaces Nicolas Paz and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joaquin Mosqueira is hanging Enzo Roldan on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Union and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 88' Another substitution for CA Union to replace Mauro Luna Diale by Ezequiel Canete on 88 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Franco Torres on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata will be frustrated.
- Full Time. CA Union beats Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 39
- 14
- 7
- 34
- 8
- 6
- 77
- 32
- 30
Bench
- 21
- 25
- 10
- 5
- 11
- 19
- 20
- 9
- 26
- 22
- 17
- 33
Coach
Sebastian Mendez
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
27
Franco Soldano ↓ Ivo Mammini 62'
- 1
- 32
-
14
Agustin Bolivar ↓ Franco Torres 63'
- 11
- 4
- 25
- 6
- 20
- 37
-
34
Leandro Mamut ↓ Ignacio Miramon 46'
Bench
- 23
- 17
-
33
Sebastian Cocimano ↑ 75'
- 19
-
29
Ivo Mammini ↑ 62'
-
5
Ignacio Miramon ↑ 46'
- 18
-
26
Franco Torres ↑ 63'
- 2
- 41
- 8
- 15
Coach
Sebastian Romero
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leonardo Morales | 2 |
| Adrian Balboa | 1 |
| Diego Zabala | 1 |
| Joaquin Mosqueira | 1 |
| Diego Zabala | 1 |
| Gonzalo Morales | 1 |
| Ezequiel Bonifacio | 1 |
| German Guiffrey | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2023-06-04
CA Union
2–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2023-05-27
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–0
CA Sarmiento de Junín
D
2023-05-19
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
2–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2023-05-15
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–0
CA Lanus
W
2023-05-08
Arsenal FC
0–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2023-04-29
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–1
CA Tigre
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.08
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
80%
Draw or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
52%
CA Union or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.5%
1 – 0
18%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 26% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

