Unión was founded in 1907, making it one of the oldest clubs in Argentina, while Central Córdoba was founded in 1919.
Unión's home stadium is the Estadio 15 de Abril, which has a seating capacity of around 26,500 spectators, while Central Córdoba plays its home matches at the Estadio Alfredo Terrera, which has a capacity of approximately 16,000.
Both clubs have had limited success in the Argentine Primera Division, with Unión's best finish coming in the 2019-2020 season when they finished 4th, while Central Córdoba's best finish was 6th in the 2019-2020 season.
Unión has a fierce rivalry with Colon, with matches between the two clubs known as the Clásico Santafesino, while Central Córdoba's main rival is Atletico Tucuman.
Both clubs have strong fan bases and passionate supporters, with Unión's fans known as Tatengues and Central Córdoba's supporters known as Ferroviarios.