Ind. Rivadavia vs Sarmiento Junin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Independiente Rivadavia prepare to host Sarmiento on February 4, 2026, with kick-off at 01:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Independiente Rivadavia, currently 3rd in the standings with 6 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins 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 4 goals scored.

Sarmiento, sitting 8th with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Huracan, Independiente Rivadavia recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bolcato, Elordi, Osella, Studer, Costa, Villalba, Fernandez, Florentin, Bottari, Rios, Sartori. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Sarmiento's last outing came against Banfield, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured , Orihuela, Arismendi, Villalba. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Independiente Rivadavia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Independiente Rivadavia and Sarmiento 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 2.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sarmiento's games average 1 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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