Argentinos Jrs vs River Plate: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Argentinos Juniors prepare to host River Plate on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 01:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Argentinos Juniors, currently 10th in the standings with 5 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

River Plate, sitting 4th with 7 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Racing A, Argentinos Juniors recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Cortes, Prieto, Godoy, Alvarez, Lozano, Lescano, Fattori, Perez, Porcel, Molina, Lopez. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

River Plate's last outing came against Tigre, where they secured a 1-4 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Beltran, Vina, Rivero, Quarta, Montiel, Galvan, Vera, Quintero, Salas, Colidio. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Argentinos Juniors and River Plate are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Argentinos Juniors's fixtures have averaged 1.2 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. River Plate's games average 2 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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