Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina .
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yael Falcon
- Referee Diego Bonfa
- Referee Facundo Rodriguez
- Referee Ariel Penel
20 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 8.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | CA Independiente | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | CA Belgrano | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | CA Boca Juniors | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Aug | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Aug | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Estudiantes de La Plata | CA Independiente | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #7 |
| 36 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 13 / 5 |
| 36 | Scored | 25 |
| 34 | Conceded | 17 |
| +2 | GD | +8 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 30% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts). CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 3 G | 2 A |
| Alexis Castro | 3 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 7' Juan Apaolaza does the damage! The net is bulging and Estudiantes de La Plata surge ahead!
- 12' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 17' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' The 38-year-old Silvio Romero has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Matias Pellegrini doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' It’s a booking for Estudiantes de La Plata player. Pablo Luguercio gets a Yellow card.
- 33' It’s high time Leandro Benitez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ivan Erquiaga.
- 37' The whistle greets Pablo Luguercio as he departs to be replaced by Carlo Lattanzio.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Independiente is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Jorge Figal is booked for CA Independiente — Yellow card on 44.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Emmanuel Gigliotti. He replaces Ezequiel Cerutti on 46 minute.
- 49' What composure from Braian Romero! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 51' It’s a booking for Estudiantes de La Plata player. Matias Pellegrini gets a Yellow card.
- 56' What composure from Silvio Romero! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leandro Benitez might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' Braian Romero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Fabricio Bustos.
- 70' CA Independiente make a change. Braian Romero trudges off to be replaced by Martin Benitez on 70 minutes.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Francisco Silva. He receives a Yellow card.
- 73' Another change for Estudiantes de La Plata made on 73 minute. Fernando Zuqui leaves to be changed by Rodrigo Brana.
- 74' The whistle greets Silvio Romero as he departs to be replaced by Emanuel Britez.
- 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Independiente are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 82' The whistle greets Ivan Gomez as he departs to be replaced by Mariano Pavone.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mariano Pavone on 86.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pablo Hernandez.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 15
- 3
- 14
-
4
Ivan Gomez ↓ Mariano Pavone 82'
-
5
Fernando Zuqui ↓ Rodrigo Brana 73'
- 9
- 17
- 19
- 8
Bench
- 7
- 1
- 18
-
22
Rodrigo Brana ↑ 73'
-
30
Carlo Lattanzio ↑ 37'
-
16
Mariano Pavone ↑ 82'
- 10
Coach
Leandro Benitez
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 20
- 16
- 8
- 2
- 19
- 22
- 4
-
17
Braian Romero ↓ Martin Benitez 70'
-
18
Silvio Romero ↓ Emanuel Britez 74'
- 27
Bench
- 21
-
23
Emanuel Britez ↑ 74'
- 6
- 5
-
7
Martin Benitez ↑ 70'
-
9
Emmanuel Gigliotti ↑ 46'
- 13
Coach
Ariel Holan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Insaurralde | 2 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 2 |
| Silvio Romero | 1 |
| Angel Gonzalez | 1 |
| Enzo Kalinski | 1 |
| Diego Garcia | 1 |
| Braian Romero | 1 |
| Silvio Romero | 1 |
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
CA Independiente xG
I would bet for:
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Independiente 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Estudiantes de La Plata or Draw
67%
Draw or CA Independiente
60%
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Independiente
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Estudiantes de La Plata win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de La Plata
| Handicap | Estudiantes de La Plata covers | Push | CA Independiente covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

