Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Union, Superliga Argentina 2024 REGULAR SEASON
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Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata vs CA Union — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo.
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 games · 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | CA Union | H | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Oct | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Oct | CA Huracan | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Oct | CA Central Córdoba | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 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 Union | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Union this season
CA Union this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 pts). CA Union are 9th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ 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)
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 8 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
| Franco Torres | 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' We are underway at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 4' Adrian Balboa puts CA Union on the lead.
- 9' It is a cagey affair so far. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past CA Union's compact 5-3-2.
- 14' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cristian Gonzalez will be considering his options from the bench.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata and CA Union are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' CA Union is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' 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 Thiago Cardozo suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Pablo De Blasis gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 52' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 54' Sensational shot from Rodrigo Castillo. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata is back in the lead.
- 59' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rodrigo Gallo on 61.
- 63' It is a substitution in CA Union team. Miguel Torren is replaced by Francisco Gerometta on 63 minute.
- 64' Fresh legs for CA Union! Lucas Gamba comes on to replace Lautaro Vargas.
- 68' Time for substitution for CA Union. Nicolas Orsini is replaced by Gonzalo Morales.
- 70' Brilliant from the ! Gonzalo Morales makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 70.
- 72' Another change for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata made on 72 minute. Norberto Briasco leaves to be changed by Juan Esquivel.
- 77' Augusto Max gets the nod from Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. He replaces David Zalazar and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' CA Union are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 87' Lautaro Vargas 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' CA Union player sees a card in front of him.
- CA Union celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 10
-
19
Lucas Castro ↓ Santino Primante 88'
- 25
- 4
- 15
- 21
- 13
- 3
-
11
David Zalazar ↓ Augusto Max 77'
- 30
- 6
Bench
- 17
- 14
- 23
- 36
-
22
Juan Esquivel ↑ 72'
- 34
- 35
-
26
Valentin Rodriguez ↑ 72'
- 28
-
31
Santino Primante ↑ 88'
-
16
Augusto Max ↑ 77'
Coach
Marcelo Mendez
CA Union Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 2
- 14
- 28
- 3
- 34
-
77
Adrian Balboa ↓ Jeronimo Domina 68'
- 33
- 5
- 25
-
20
Simon Rivero ↓ Enzo Roldan 64'
-
35
Lautaro Vargas ↓ Lucas Gamba 64'
Bench
-
18
Lucas Gamba ↑ 64'
-
22
Francisco Gerometta ↑ 63'
- 15
-
10
Enzo Roldan ↑ 64'
- 11
- 1
- 32
- 26
-
30
Jeronimo Domina ↑ 68'
-
9
Gonzalo Morales ↑ 68'
- 31
- 13
Coach
Cristian Gonzalez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leonardo Morales | 2 |
| Jeronimo Domina | 1 |
| Pablo De Blasis | 1 |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 1 |
| Adrian Balboa | 1 |
| Diego Zabala | 1 |
| Joaquin Mosqueira | 1 |
| Diego Zabala | 1 |
Head to Head
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2024-10-28
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–3
CA Union
L
2024-10-18
CA Sarmiento de Junín
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
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 Union xG
I would bet for:
CA Union or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Union win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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 Union
69%
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata or CA Union
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
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 Union 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 Union keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

