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Liga Profesional Argentina | Sat 19 Sep, 20:45

Union Santa Fe v Independiente Stats

Data last updated: Fri 18 Sep 2026, 07:47 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Union Santa Fe hosts Independiente in a Liga Profesional Argentina clash where both sides have shown contrasting attacking and defensive tendencies. Union Santa Fe's recent matches feature high attacking output and an aggressive style that often results in numerous corners, while Independiente tends to concede more set-piece opportunities despite a solid defensive record. With Union Santa Fe ranked 8th and Independiente 6th, both teams are motivated to secure points, likely leading to sustained pressure and territorial battles that typically generate corner kicks. The fixture's timing and stakes suggest a lively encounter with frequent wide attacks and set-piece chances.

BT4Y best bet

Over 9.5 Corners

  • Union Santa Fe averages 2.6 corners per game, Independiente 6.6, combining for over 9 corners on average.
  • Model projects a 67.1% chance for Over 9.5 Corners, offering positive value at 2.02 .
  • Recent form shows Union Santa Fe's matches have an 80% rate of Over 2.5 goals, indicating open play and attacking intent.
  • Independiente's defensive style concedes multiple corners despite a solid goals-against record, supporting corner volume.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies strong value in Over 9.5 Corners with a 67.1% chance versus a 49.5% implied market chance, reflecting an edge of 17.6%. Union Santa Fe's aggressive wing play and Independiente's defensive concessions combine to create frequent corner situations. Both teams' average corners per game and recent attacking patterns support this high corner count. is high at 87%, and no price warnings apply, making this a solid corner market selection for this fixture.

Model Chance67.1%
Strong positive
Implied Market Chance49.5%
Positive
Value Edge17.6%
Strong positive
Confidence87%
Strong positive
Union Santa Fe Avg Corners2.6 per game
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a match with sustained wing play and territorial pressure from both sides, leading to numerous corner kicks. Union Santa Fe's attacking style combined with Independiente's defensive tendencies supports a high corner count, making Over 9.5 Corners a tactically and statistically justified pick for this fixture.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market rationale

“The corner market stands out here due to Union Santa Fe's wide attacking approach and Independiente's tendency to concede set-piece opportunities, creating a fertile ground for frequent corners.”

Key Data Signals

Over 9.5 Corners evidence

Union Santa Fe averages 2.6 corners per game, Independiente 6.6, combining for over 9 corners on average.

Model projects a 67.1% chance for Over 9.5 Corners, offering positive value at 2.02 .

Recent form shows Union Santa Fe's matches have an 80% rate of Over 2.5 goals, indicating open play and attacking intent.

Independiente's defensive style concedes multiple corners despite a solid goals-against record, supporting corner volume.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 9.5 Corners notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.6, indicating open play and attacking tempo.
  • This trend, combined with recent matches showing high corner counts, suggests a fixture likely to feature multiple goal-scoring opportunities and sustained wing play, leading to frequent corners and supporting the Over 2.5 Goals trend panel.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Union Santa Fe2.2
Avg goals scored
Independiente1
Union Santa Fe1.4
Avg goals conceded
Independiente1
Union Santa Fe80%
BTTS rate
Independiente40%
Union Santa Fe80%
Over 2.5 goals
Independiente40%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 56%
2.4
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 74%
1.44
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 37%
4.5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 48%
1.53
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 34%
1.75
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Union Santa Fe's matches have an 80% Over 2.5 goals rate, while Independiente's is 40%, reflecting contrasting attacking outputs. This disparity suggests Union Santa Fe pushes forward aggressively, increasing corner opportunities. BTTS rates mirror this trend, indicating open play that often leads to set pieces and corners.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 73%
1.57
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Union Santa Fe to WinBetMGM guide price · model 54%
2.55
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 56%
2.4
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Union Santa Fe Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 64%
1.75
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Independiente Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.05
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Independiente to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.1
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The Over 9.5 Corners market is priced attractively at 2.02 with a of 67.1%, indicating clear value. The market's implied chance of 49.5% is significantly lower, suggesting bettors underestimate the frequency of corners in this matchup. This price-value gap justifies a confident stake with no warnings needed.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Union Santa Fe2.6
Avg corners for
Independiente6.6
Union Santa Fe8.6
Avg total corners
Independiente13.2
Union Santa Fe2
Avg yellow cards
Independiente1.8
Union Santa Fe12.4
Avg shots
Independiente13.6
Market aligned with main pickOver 9.5 CornersBetUK guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 73%
1.57
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Over 4.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.73
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Over 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price
2.62
Check odds @ 2.62
Over 5.5 CardsBetUK guide price
2.1
Check odds @ 2.1
Independiente averages 6.6 corners per game, significantly higher than Union Santa Fe's 2.6, highlighting their attacking width and pressure. Both teams maintain moderate fouling rates and yellow cards, suggesting a competitive but not overly aggressive match, with corners arising mainly from sustained wide attacks and set-piece situations rather than fouls.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Union Santa Fe

LWWWL
Last 53W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 1D 5L
13 Sep 2026A Talleres Cordoba1-2
08 Sep 2026H Instituto Cordoba3-2
28 Aug 2026H Sarmiento Junin4-1
21 Aug 2026A Aldosivi3-1
15 Aug 2026A San Lorenzo0-1

Independiente

DWLDW
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 2D 4L
13 Sep 2026H San Lorenzo1-1
06 Sep 2026A Central Cordoba de Santiago1-0
30 Aug 2026H Gimnasia M.0-3
22 Aug 2026H Independ. Rivadavia0-0
17 Aug 2026A Lanus3-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 81% vs implied 74% · edge +7.3 pts
1.36
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Union Santa Fe to WinBetMGM guide price · model 54%
2.55
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Union Santa Fe Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 64%
1.75
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Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.53
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Independiente Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.05
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Independiente to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.1
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 27%
3
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Recent form data shows Union Santa Fe's matches frequently exceed 2.5 goals and produce high corner counts, reflecting their attacking style and territorial control. Independiente's more conservative approach yields fewer goals but does not significantly reduce corner opportunities due to their offensive set-piece involvement. This form supports the likelihood of Over 9.5 Corners in this fixture.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Union Santa Fe wins
3Draws
5Independiente wins
23 May 2026Union Santa Fe v Independiente0-2
10 Mar 2026Independiente v Union Santa Fe4-4
06 Nov 2024Independiente v Union Santa Fe3-0
24 Jun 2023Union Santa Fe v Independiente3-0
19 Sep 2022Union Santa Fe v Independiente0-1
26 Oct 2021Independiente v Union Santa Fe1-0
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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Union Santa Fe to WinBetMGM guide price · model 54%
2.55
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 56%
2.4
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Independiente to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.1
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 27%
3
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The head-to-head sample of ten matches shows an average of 2.6 goals per game, reflecting balanced encounters with attacking intent from both sides. While not directly corner-specific, this goal trend indicates open play and offensive pressure that typically correlate with increased corner counts, providing moderate support for the corner market.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Liga Profesional Argentina

Union Santa Fe27
Played
Independiente26
Union Santa Fe1.6
Avg goals for
Independiente1.3
Union Santa Fe1.4
Avg goals against
Independiente1.2
Union Santa Fe5
Clean sheets
Independiente8
Best odds for this sectionUnion Santa Fe to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 54% vs implied 39% · edge +15 pts
2.55
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Union Santa Fe Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 64%
1.75
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Independiente Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
2.05
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Independiente to WinBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.1
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Season-long data reveals Independiente's high average corners per game (6.6) combined with Union Santa Fe's steady corner generation (2.6) create a strong foundation for a match exceeding 9.5 corners. Both teams' attacking and defensive profiles suggest frequent wide play and set-piece situations, reinforcing the corner market selection.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
5Independiente24166644
8Union Santa Fe21165654
6Independiente1494231
8Union Santa Fe1394142
With Union Santa Fe 8th and Independiente 6th in the league, both teams are motivated to secure points in a competitive mid-table clash. This competitive pressure encourages attacking intent and territorial battles, which typically increase corner counts. The standings context supports a high-energy match conducive to many corners.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Union Santa Fe Over 2.5
40%Independiente Over 2.5
2.6H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.6, indicating open play and attacking tempo. This trend, combined with recent matches showing high corner counts, suggests a fixture likely to feature multiple goal-scoring opportunities and sustained wing play, leading to frequent corners and supporting the Over 2.5 Goals trend panel.

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