In an exciting encounter for Matchday 5 of the Apertura, Argentinos Juniors will face River Plate today, kicking off at 21:15 (Argentina time) at El Semillero del Mundo stadium.
Current Form of Argentinos Juniors and River Plate
Both teams approach this match with hopes of overcoming disappointing recent performances in the tournament, aiming to secure crucial points.
Recent Results of Argentinos Juniors in the Apertura
Argentinos Juniors experienced a tough setback, losing 1-2 to Racing Club. In their last three matches, they have managed to claim 1 win and 2 draws, scoring 2 goals while conceding 2.
Recent Results of River Plate in the Apertura
River Plate suffered a heavy defeat, falling 1-4 to Tigre. They have not been particularly focused in recent fixtures, with 2 wins and a draw in their last three attempts resulting in a total of 4 goals scored and 4 conceded.
Historically, the matchup reveals 1 victory for Argentinos Juniors, 3 for River Plate, and 1 draw in their encounters in the league. The last contest between these two sides in this competition was on May 25, where Argentinos Juniors triumphed 1-0.
Andrés Merlos will officiate the match.
Upcoming Fixtures for Argentinos Juniors
- Matchday 6: vs Lanús – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 7: vs Aldosivi – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 8: vs Barracas Central – March 1, 19:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 9: vs Gimnasia – March 8, 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Rosario Central – March 11, 17:30 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for River Plate
- Matchday 6: vs Vélez – February 22, 18:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 7: vs Banfield – February 26, 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 8: vs Independiente Riv. (M) – March 2, 21:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 9: vs Atlético Tucumán – March 8, 21:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Huracán – March 12, 21:30 (Argentina time)
Match Time by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 21:15 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 19:15 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 18:15 hours
- Venezuela: 20:15 hours