Thursday , 12 November 2026

CA Vélez Sarsfield vs CA Unión, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2021
CA Vélez Sarsfield
4 – 0
Full Time
CA Unión
Mon 6 Sep 2021 · 23:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Lautaro Gianetti 22' Y
Federico Mancuello 61' Y
Francisco Ortega 63' Y
R 83' Franco Calderon

Overview

Match Preview

CA Vélez Sarsfield vs CA Unión — Superliga Argentina .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CA Vélez 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 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

3
2
3
CA Vélez Sarsfield 8 games · Avg 2.4 goals CA Unión
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-06 CA Vélez Sarsfield 4–0 CA Unión 2020-03-09 CA Unión 0–3 CA Vélez Sarsfield 2018-11-25 CA Unión 0–2 CA Vélez Sarsfield

Recent Form

CA Vélez Sarsfield
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep CA Unión H 4–0 W
29 Aug CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba H 3–0 W
25 Aug CA Huracan A 1–1 D
21 Aug CA Lanus H 5–1 W
14 Aug CA River Plate A 0–2 L
08 Aug CA Colon H 0–1 L
CA Unión
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep CA Vélez Sarsfield A 0–4 L
30 Aug AA Argentinos Juniors H 1–0 W
26 Aug CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba A 2–1 W
22 Aug CA Talleres H 1–2 L
14 Aug CA Huracan A 0–0 D
07 Aug CA San Lorenzo de Almagro H 4–0 W

Season Stats

CA Vélez Sarsfield CA Unión
#1 Position #9
51 Points 40
27 Played 27
14 / 9 / 4 W / D / L 11 / 7 / 9
38 Scored 27
16 Conceded 26
+22 GD +1
1.89 PPG 1.48
52% Win % 41%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
CA Vélez Sarsfield this season
18% Clean Sheets
CA Unión this season

CA Vélez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). CA Unión are 9th (40 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Vélez Sarsfield
0-15
9/4
16-30
4/3
31-45
4/4
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/1
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Unión
0-15
2/2
16-30
6/4
31-45
2/6
46-60
8/6
61-75
8/5
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Vélez Sarsfield
Ronaldo Martinez 13 G 2 A
Manuel Lanzini 6 G
Florian Monzon 6 G
Matias Pellegrini 5 G 6 A
CA Unión
Cristian Tarragona 17 G 2 A
Marcelo Estigarribia 6 G 4 A
Brahian Cuello 4 G 1 A
Lucas Menossi 4 G
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' CA Velez Sarsfield have kicked off against CA Union. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with CA Union winning 50% of all matches.
  • 10' It’s high time Juan Manuel Azconzabal made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' CA Velez Sarsfield are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Union's shape.
  • 22' Controversy at the stadium! Lautaro Gianetti argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 27' Francisco Ortega has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 33 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lautaro Gianetti suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' CA Union is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Velez Sarsfield must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 54' What a moment for Luca Orellano! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' Magnificent from Juan Lucero! That is 37 goals in 163 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 61' Federico Mancuello picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 62' Gaston Comas makes way for Gaston Gonzalez at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Union.
  • 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Francisco Ortega on 63.
  • 68' The CA Velez Sarsfield bench stirs into life. Federico Mancuello is withdrawn and Geronimo Poblete gets his opportunity.
  • 73' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomas Ezequiel Guidara made 195 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 77' Brilliant from the forward! Lucas Janson makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 77.
  • 79' A change in the CA Velez Sarsfield ranks — Luca Orellano exits the field as Agustin Bouzat enters on 79.
  • 80' Thiago Almada makes way for Ricardo Centurion at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Velez Sarsfield.
  • 81' Juan Nardoni gets the nod from CA Union. He replaces Marco Borgnino and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Enzo Roldan is hanging Mauro Pitton on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' It’s a booking for CA Union player. Franco Calderon gets a Red card.
  • 87' What a strike from Ricardo Centurion! The score is 4-0.
  • 88' Juan Manuel Garcia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas Cordero on 88 minute.
  • Another three points for CA Velez Sarsfield.

Lineups

CA Vélez Sarsfield Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mauricio Pellegrino

CA Unión Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Manuel Azconzabal

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Robertone 2
Cristian Tarragona 2
Maximiliano Romero 2
Lucas Janson 2
Bryan Castrillon 2
Florian Monzon 2
Agustin Colazo 1
Nicolas Dominguez 1

Head to Head

2021-09-06 CA Vélez Sarsfield 4–0 CA Unión 2020-03-09 CA Unión 0–3 CA Vélez Sarsfield 2018-11-25 CA Unión 0–2 CA Vélez Sarsfield

CA Vélez Sarsfield Form

2021-09-06 CA Vélez Sarsfield 4–0 CA Unión W 2021-08-29 CA Vélez Sarsfield 3–0 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba W 2021-08-25 CA Huracan 1–1 CA Vélez Sarsfield D 2021-08-21 CA Vélez Sarsfield 5–1 CA Lanus W 2021-08-14 CA River Plate 2–0 CA Vélez Sarsfield L 2021-08-08 CA Vélez Sarsfield 0–1 CA Colon L

CA Unión Form

2021-09-06 CA Vélez Sarsfield 4–0 CA Unión L 2021-08-30 CA Unión 1–0 AA Argentinos Juniors W 2021-08-26 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba 1–2 CA Unión W 2021-08-22 CA Unión 1–2 CA Talleres L 2021-08-14 CA Huracan 0–0 CA Unión D 2021-08-07 CA Unión 4–0 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.22 CA Vélez Sarsfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44 CA Unión xG
I would bet for: CA Vélez Sarsfield to win 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Vélez Sarsfield72% Draw19% CA Unión9%
Actual: CA Vélez Sarsfield win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

CA Vélez Sarsfield or Draw
90%
Draw or CA Unión
28%
CA Vélez Sarsfield or CA Unión
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Vélez Sarsfield55% Draw40% CA Unión5%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
16.9%
1 – 0
15.3%
3 – 0
12.2%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 1
7.2%
4 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
4 – 1
3.2%
5 – 0
3.1%
0 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
1.6%

Asian Handicap — CA Vélez Sarsfield

Handicap CA Vélez Sarsfield covers Push CA Unión covers
-2.5 30% — 70%
-2 30% 23% 47%
-1.5 53% — 47%
-1 53% 24% 23%
-0.5 77% — 23%
+0.5 95% — 5%
+1 95% 4% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

CA Vélez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
64% ✓
CA Unión keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.