Ind. Rivadavia vs River Plate: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Independiente Rivadavia prepare to host River Plate on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 23:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Independiente Rivadavia, currently 1st in the standings with 15 points from 6 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 9 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

River Plate, sitting 10th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Independiente Rivadavia and River Plate have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Independiente, Independiente Rivadavia recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Bolcato, Elordi, Studer, Costa, Villalba, Osella, Fernandez, Rios, Florentin, Villa, Sartori. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

River Plate's last outing came against Velez Sarsfield, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Armani, Vina, Diaz, Quarta, Montiel, Quintero, Vera, Galvan, Moreno, Driussi, Colidio. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Independiente Rivadavia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Independiente Rivadavia 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: Independiente Rivadavia's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 57% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. River Plate's games average 1.6 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 14% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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