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 Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracán | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 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 Córdoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanús | 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
39%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
27%
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
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/6
46-60
4/5
61-75
3/2
76+
8/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
4/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
4/4
46-60
5/6
61-75
1/4
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 6 G | 1 A |
| Tiago Palacios | 5 G | 3 A |
| Alexis Castro | 4 G |
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 3 A |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 4 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Estudiantes de La Plata to score. At the same time, CA Independiente does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 7' The Argentina Juan Apaolaza breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 1-0!
- 12' Estudiantes de La Plata are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Independiente's shape.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ivan Gomez made 204 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' The 29-year-old Lucas Rodriguez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' GOAL! Matias Pellegrini scores on 26. Assisted by Juan Apaolaza
- 28' The referee calls foul for Pablo Luguercio. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Estudiantes de La Plata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 36' Poor challenge from Ivan Erquiaga. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 37' Carlo Lattanzio gets the nod from Estudiantes de La Plata. He replaces Pablo Luguercio and will look to change the dynamic.
- 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with CA Independiente winning 50% of all matches.
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jorge Figal on 44.
- 46' Ezequiel Cerutti makes way for Emmanuel Gigliotti at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Independiente.
- 49' What a moment for Braian Romero! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 51' A moment of madness from Matias Pellegrini on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Estudiantes de La Plata will be frustrated.
- 56' What a moment for Silvio Romero! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Independiente are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Braian Romero argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' It’s a booking for CA Independiente player. Fabricio Bustos gets a Yellow card.
- 70' The crowd applauds Braian Romero as he leaves the pitch. Martin Benitez steps in for CA Independiente.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Francisco Silva is booked for CA Independiente — Yellow card on 72.
- 73' Another change for Estudiantes de La Plata made on 73 minute. Fernando Zuqui leaves to be changed by Rodrigo Brana.
- 74' Another change for CA Independiente made on 74 minute. Silvio Romero leaves to be changed by Emanuel Britez.
- 79' Fabricio Bustos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 193 appearances.
- 82' Time for substitution for Estudiantes de La Plata. Ivan Gomez is replaced by Mariano Pavone.
- 86' Mariano Pavone has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pablo Hernandez.
- The points are shared — Estudiantes de La Plata 2-2 CA Independiente. Honours even.
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 |
| Juan Apaolaza | 1 |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
| Kevin Lomonaco | 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.

