Unión vs Platense Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: Unión vs Platense

Unión go head-to-head with Platense at Estadio 15 de Abril, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Thursday 22 January, as both teams begin their new league campaign.

Unión look a great bet to beat Platense on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -100 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

Unión ended the 2025 season with a 2–1 defeat at home to Gimnasia in the Clausura round of 16. Leonardo Madelon's side had eight shots on target and enjoyed 62% possession, with Cristian Alberto Tarragona registering the goal.

Platense were beaten 3-0 in their previous Primera División game, being turned over at home to Gimnasia. El Calamar boasted 60% possession and recorded two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Platense have not lost to Unión in the past four meetings. In the last clash, Platense bagged a 1-0 victory as the home side. The past 4 H2H matches have included three Platense wins along with a single draw.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Unión	8	4	2	2	11	5	6	11:5	14
9	Platense	8	3	4	1	5	3	2	5:3	13

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 8.7 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Unión have had 54.1% possession and 4.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 8.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while earning 5.1 corners.

Cristian Alberto Tarragona and Agustin Colazo lead the way with 3 goals, while Marcelo Estigarribia has scored 1. Leading assistor is Julian Palacios with 2.

Platense have 1 victory, 6 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.1% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts.

Ronaldo Martinez has top scored with 4, while Oscar Salomon, Maximiliano Rodriguez and Ignacio Schor are next on 1. Rodrigo Herrera has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Unión confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matias Mansilla (GK), Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodriguez, Valentin Fascendini, Mateo Del Blanco, Julian Palacios, Rafael Profini, Mauro Pitton, Franco Fragapane, Agustin Colazo, Cristian Alberto Tarragona.

Platense confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Matias Borgogno (GK), Juan Saborido, Ignacio Vazquez, Eugenio Raggio, Tomas Silva, Guido Mainero, Maximiliano Amarfil, Felipe Bussio, Juan Gauto, Franco Zapiola, Leonardo Heredia.

Unión vs Platense Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Unión vs Platense betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

Unión look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -100 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this Primera División clash.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Primera División form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Unión vs Platense league stats:

• Platense have lost their last 5 games on the road.
• Platense have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Those who are looking for bigger odds when backing Unión should consider the Asian Handicap. Place a wager on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal.

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Our Match Prediction

Unión To Win @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Unión 1 - 0 Platense

Unión are available at +330 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cristian Tarragona to Score +290

Cristian Tarragona (Unión) has registered two goals in his past five Primera División home games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +290 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Cristian Tarragona Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

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Corners Prediction

Platense Over 3.5 Corners +102

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Platense in three straight games, while Unión have let the opposition have an average of 5.20 corners in their last 5 matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Platense Team Corners line to get covered at +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Unión

Total

9.40 4.30 5.10

Home

8.40 5.70 2.70

Away

10.40 3.90 6.50

Platense

Total

7.60 4.20 3.40

Home

8.30 5.10 3.20

Away

6.90 3.30 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-115

Under 8.5

-125

Unión Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-102

Platense Corners

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-189

X

+600

2

+195

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Unión vs Platense Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Unión odds are +107 which leads to them being favourites in this Primera División clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 48% prospect of securing a victory. Platense are the underdogs at +340 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Unión can be backed at +102 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Platense +0.5 are -132 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No option is -222 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+190

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

-116

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-250

X2

-135

Draw No Bet

1

-270

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+102

2 Hcp +0.5

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-313

Over 2.5

+225

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+150

No

-222

There’s the chance to back Marcelo Estigarribia at +550 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Cristian Tarragona (Unión)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Ronaldo Martínez (Platense)

First

+400

Anytime

+750

Ignacio Schor (Platense)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Franco Fragapane (Unión)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Leonardo Heredia (Platense)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Augusto Diego Lotti (Platense)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Nicolas Palavecino (Unión)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Mauro Pittón (Unión)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Augusto Solari (Unión)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Ezequiel Cañete (Unión)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Mauricio Martínez (Unión)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Santiago Toloza (Platense)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Guido Mainero (Platense)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Franco Zapiola (Platense)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Mateo Del Blanco (Unión)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Rafael Profini (Unión)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Valentín Fascendini (Unión)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Bruno Pittón (Unión)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Cristian Tarragona (Unión)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Ronaldo Martínez (Platense)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-128

Leonardo Heredia (Platense)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-189

Ignacio Schor (Platense)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Augusto Diego Lotti (Platense)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Franco Fragapane (Unión)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Nicolas Palavecino (Unión)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Guido Mainero (Platense)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Franco Zapiola (Platense)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Mauro Pittón (Unión)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Santiago Toloza (Platense)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Augusto Solari (Unión)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Mauricio Martínez (Unión)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Mateo Del Blanco (Unión)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Rafael Profini (Unión)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Valentín Fascendini (Unión)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

Bruno Pittón (Unión)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Unión vs Platense Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Unión vs Platense team news before you bet. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Primera División along with up-to-date injury news.

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