CA Unión vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2025 LAST 16
Overview
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CA Union vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- 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 Unión | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Nov | CA Belgrano | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | CA Barracas Central | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Nov | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | CA Central Córdoba | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | CA Unión | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Nov | CA Platense | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | CA River Plate | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | CA Talleres | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Unión | 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
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
CA Unión this season
CA Unión this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
CA Unión are 9th (40 pts). Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Unión
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
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
7/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
5/5
76+
7/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Unión
| 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 |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 10 G | 2 A |
| Agustin Auzmendi | 7 G | 4 A |
| Ignacio Fernandez | 5 G | 6 A |
| Franco Torres | 4 G | |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. CA Union host Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — let the battle begin!
- 5' 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.
- 10' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The 33-year-old Mauricio Martinez has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' Against the run of play, Manuel Panaro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from German Conti, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio 15 de Abril with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 24' Magnificent from Enzo Martinez! That is 2 goals in 172 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Mauricio Martinez was booked on 26.
- 28' That looks like a foul for a card for Enzo Martinez.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' Matias Tagliamonte is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata tonight.
- 43' CA Union are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata backline.
- 45' Augusto Max has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Nicolas Palavecino. He replaces Franco Fragapane on 46 minute.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 53' A goal from the Argentina international Cristian Tarragona! He fires home on 53 to make it 1-2!
- 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Union and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' CA Union ring the changes. Lautaro Vargas has done his job and it is now time for Augusto Solari to step up.
- 67' Another change for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata made on 67 minute. Bautista Merlini leaves to be changed by Pablo Aguiar.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 77' Another substitution for CA Union to replace Julian Palacios by Brandon Churi on 77 minute.
- 82' A quiet spell here at Estadio 15 de Abril. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 83' Nicolas Barros Schelotto has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 83.
- 84' It’s a booking for CA Union player. Valentin Fascendini gets a card.
- 86' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata make a change. Nicolas Barros Schelotto trudges off to be replaced by German Conti on 86 minutes.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Jan Hurtado. He replaces Marcelo Torres on 90 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player a card on 90.
- Full Time. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata beats CA Union
Lineups
CA Union Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 16
- 30
- 7
- 25
- 20
- 21
- 1
- 11
- 13
- 35
- 2
Bench
- 23
- 3
- 15
- 18
- 19
- 17
- 32
- 26
- 24
- 29
- 4
- 31
Coach
Leonardo Madelón
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
8
Bautista Merlini ↓ Pablo Aguiar 67'
- 23
-
32
Marcelo Torres ↓ Jan Hurtado 90'
- 15
- 21
- 4
- 7
- 16
- 38
- 14
- 17
Bench
- 19
-
13
German Conti ↑ 86'
-
11
Norberto Briasco ↑ 86'
- 1
- 6
-
9
Jan Hurtado ↑ 90'
- 26
- 18
- 2
-
24
Jeremias Merlo ↑ 67'
- 33
-
39
Pablo Aguiar ↑ 67'
Coach
Fernando Zaniratto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Tarragona | 2 |
| Leonardo Morales | 2 |
| German Guiffrey | 1 |
| Mauricio Martinez | 1 |
| Franco Soldano | 1 |
| Mateo Del Blanco | 1 |
| Bryan Castrillon | 1 |
| Enzo Martinez | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Union Form
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2025-11-25
CA Unión
1–2
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2025-11-17
CA Platense
0–3
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2025-11-10
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–0
CA Velez Sarsfield
W
2025-11-02
CA River Plate
0–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2025-10-19
Estudiantes de La Plata
2–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2025-10-11
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–2
CA Talleres
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.14
CA Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
CA Union or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
CA Union or Draw
68%
Draw or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
63%
CA Union or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — CA Union
| Handicap | CA Union covers | Push | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CA Union keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

