Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina at Jorge Luis Hirschi.
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- CA Union 27 games · 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul | CA Union | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jun | CA Sarmiento de Junín | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Jun | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jun | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 May | CD Huachipato | H | 3–4 | L |
| 25 May | CA Lanus | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Jun | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jun | CS Independiente Rivadavia | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 May | CA Barracas Central | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 May | Instituto AC Córdoba | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | CA Banfield | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Estudiantes de La Plata | CA Union | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #9 |
| 36 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 9 |
| 36 | Scored | 27 |
| 34 | Conceded | 26 |
| +2 | GD | +1 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 30% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts). CA Union are 9th (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 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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 3 G | 2 A |
| Alexis Castro | 3 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
CA Union
| Cristian Tarragona | 9 G | 1 A |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 4 G | 1 A |
| Julian Palacios | 3 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Estudiantes de La Plata is hosting CA Union for another epic battle.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Estudiantes de La Plata side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Union are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Union are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' CA Union fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nicolas Paz on 39 minutes.
- 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 49' Estudiantes de La Plata are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Union backline.
- 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 67' CA Union make a change. Adrian Balboa trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Gamba on 67 minutes.
- 72' The 32-year-old Adrian Balboa has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' A tactical swap from CA Union — Francisco Gerometta on, Lautaro Vargas off on 73 minutes.
- 74' Fresh legs for Estudiantes de La Plata! Alexis Castillo comes on to replace Gabriel Neves.
- 75' A change in the Estudiantes de La Plata ranks — Pablo Piatti exits the field as Jose Sosa enters on 75.
- 76' A tactical swap from CA Union — Valentin Fascendini on, Bruno Pitton off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Jeronimo Domina has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 164 appearances.
- 86' 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.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Santiago Ascacibar.
- 89' Estudiantes de La Plata receives a card for a hard tackle on 89.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 5
- 9
-
10
Pablo Piatti ↓ Jose Sosa 75'
- 26
- 2
- 12
- 14
- 13
-
8
Gabriel Neves ↓ Alexis Castillo 74'
- 18
- 32
Bench
- 6
-
7
Jose Sosa ↑ 75'
- 24
- 20
- 1
- 29
- 39
- 35
- 31
-
19
Alexis Castillo ↑ 74'
- 40
- 49
CA Union Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 14
-
28
Mauro Pitton ↓ Enzo Roldan 76'
- 3
- 34
-
77
Adrian Balboa ↓ Lucas Gamba 67'
- 33
- 32
- 5
- 25
-
20
Simon Rivero ↓ Jeronimo Domina 67'
- 35
Bench
- 2
-
18
Lucas Gamba ↑ 67'
-
22
Francisco Gerometta ↑ 73'
- 19
- 15
-
10
Enzo Roldan ↑ 76'
- 11
- 1
- 26
-
30
Jeronimo Domina ↑ 67'
- 9
-
13
Valentin Fascendini ↑ 76'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Cauteruccio | 2 |
| Manuel Castro | 1 |
| Gustavo Del Prete | 1 |
| Mauro Boselli | 1 |
| Imanol Machuca | 1 |
| Oscar Piris | 1 |
| Marcelo Estigarribia | 1 |
| Mikel Amondarain | 1 |
Head to Head
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2024-07-21
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–0
CA Union
D
2024-06-13
CA Sarmiento de Junín
2–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2024-06-08
Gremio FBPA
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
2024-06-04
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–1
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
D
2024-05-29
Estudiantes de La Plata
3–4
CD Huachipato
L
2024-05-25
CA Lanus
2–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.17
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
CA Union xG
I would bet for:
Estudiantes de La Plata or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Estudiantes de La Plata or Draw
70%
Draw or CA Union
62%
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Union
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de La Plata
| Handicap | Estudiantes de La Plata covers | Push | CA Union covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
CA Union keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

