Thursday , 3 September 2026

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Unión, Superliga Argentina 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2024
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2 – 3
Full Time
CA Unión
Mon 28 Oct 2024 · 22:00 UTC Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 4' Adrian Balboa
Pablo De Blasis pen 45+2' 1–1
Rodrigo Castillo 54' 2–1
2–2 70' Gonzalo Morales
2–3 90+6' Joaquin Mosqueira
Rodrigo Gallo 61' Y
Y 90' Joaquin Mosqueira

Overview

Match Preview

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Unión — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo.

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 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

2
4
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals CA Unión
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-28 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2–3 CA Unión 2023-06-04 CA Unión 2–0 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2022-08-18 CA Unión 0–2 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2021-09-20 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 1–0 CA Unión 2019-10-20 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 0–1 CA Unión

Recent Form

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Oct CA Unión H 2–3 L
18 Oct CA Sarmiento de Junin A 1–1 D
05 Oct CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba H 0–1 L
01 Oct CA Lanus A 0–0 D
20 Sep CD Riestra H 0–0 D
14 Sep CA Tigre A 1–1 D
CA Unión
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Oct Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata A 3–2 W
20 Oct CA Huracan H 0–1 L
04 Oct CA Central Cordoba H 0–2 L
29 Sep CA Sarmiento de Junin A 0–1 L
20 Sep CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba H 3–1 W
13 Sep CA Lanus A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata CA Unión
#19 Position #9
32 Points 40
27 Played 27
8 / 8 / 11 W / D / L 11 / 7 / 9
21 Scored 27
23 Conceded 26
-2 GD +1
1.19 PPG 1.48
30% Win % 41%

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
20% Clean Sheets
CA Unión this season

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 pts). CA Unión are 9th (40 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/4
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Unión
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
6/4
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
Marcelo Torres 8 G 1 A
Agustin Auzmendi 4 G 2 A
Nicolas Barros Schelotto 3 G 3 A
Franco Torres 3 G
CA Unión
Cristian Tarragona 13 G 1 A
Marcelo Estigarribia 4 G 2 A
Lucas Menossi 4 G
Julian Palacios 3 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata and CA Union is underway.
  • 4' Against the run of play, Adrian Balboa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 9' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 14' 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 Rodrigo Gallo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 24' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 44' A quiet spell here at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 47' The Argentina Pablo De Blasis breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-1!
  • 52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata and CA Union are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 54' GOAL! Rodrigo Castillo fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gonzalo Morales, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 61' It’s a booking for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player. Rodrigo Gallo gets a card.
  • 63' Francisco Gerometta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miguel Torren on 63 minute.
  • 64' Time for substitution for CA Union. Lautaro Vargas is replaced by Lucas Gamba.
  • 68' CA Union ring the changes. Nicolas Orsini has done his job and it is now time for Gonzalo Morales to step up.
  • 70' GOAL! Gonzalo Morales fires home to make it 2-2!
  • 72' It is a substitution in Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata team. Norberto Briasco is replaced by Juan Esquivel on 72 minute.
  • 77' The Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata manager makes a substitution. David Zalazar departs to be replaced by Augusto Max.
  • 82' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 87' Bruno Pitton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Union tonight.
  • 88' Lucas Castro makes way for Santino Primante at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata.
  • 90' Joaquin Mosqueira picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata will have plenty to reflect on. CA Union were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Mendez

CA Unión Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cristian Gonzalez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leonardo Morales 2
Rodrigo Castillo 1
Adrian Balboa 1
Diego Zabala 1
Joaquin Mosqueira 1
Diego Zabala 1
Gonzalo Morales 1
Ezequiel Bonifacio 1

Head to Head

2024-10-28 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2–3 CA Unión 2023-06-04 CA Unión 2–0 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2022-08-18 CA Unión 0–2 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2021-09-20 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 1–0 CA Unión 2019-10-20 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 0–1 CA Unión

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form

2024-10-28 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2–3 CA Unión L 2024-10-18 CA Sarmiento de Junin 1–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata D 2024-10-05 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 0–1 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba L 2024-10-01 CA Lanus 0–0 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata D 2024-09-20 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 0–0 CD Riestra D 2024-09-14 CA Tigre 1–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata D

CA Unión Form

2024-10-28 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2–3 CA Unión W 2024-10-20 CA Unión 0–1 CA Huracan L 2024-10-04 CA Unión 0–2 CA Central Cordoba L 2024-09-29 CA Sarmiento de Junin 1–0 CA Unión L 2024-09-20 CA Unión 3–1 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba W 2024-09-13 CA Lanus 1–1 CA Unión D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 CA Unión xG
I would bet for: CA Unión or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata31% Draw32% CA Unión37%
Actual: CA Unión win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
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

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or Draw
63%
Draw or CA Unión
69%
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or CA Unión
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata21% Draw53% CA Unión26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.8%
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
10.2%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata

Handicap Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers Push CA Unión covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 21% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
CA Unión keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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