River Plate will welcome Belgrano today at 18:00 (Argentina time) in a highly anticipated fixture of Matchday 13 in the Apertura, taking place at the historic Estadio Mas Monumental.
How They Stand
The hosts come into this match riding a wave of confidence after securing a 2-0 victory over Estudiantes (RC) in their last outing. In contrast, their opponents are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 defeat against Racing Club, needing to regain their momentum after managing only 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their recent games.
River Plate’s Recent Form
River Plate has displayed a solid performance in their recent Apertura games, with 2 wins and 2 draws, netting 7 goals while conceding just 2. Their latest triumph has seen them climb the standings, boosting their morale ahead of this clash.
Belgrano’s Recent Form
Belgrano, on the other hand, has struggled recently, only managing to score 3 goals while conceding 5 in their last four matches. With 1 loss, 2 draws, and a single win, they certainly need a turnaround to reignite their season.
Head-to-Head Record
In their last five encounters, River Plate has claimed victory in 3 matches, while Belgrano has won once, with 1 draw. The teams last faced each other in the Argentine Professional League on May 18, where River Plate triumphed 3-0.
Referee Appointment
The match will be officiated by Yael Falcón Pérez.
Upcoming Matches
River Plate Upcoming Fixtures:
- Matchday 14: vs Racing Club on April 12 at 20:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 15: vs Boca Juniors on April 19 at 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 16: vs Aldosivi on April 25 at 21:30 (Argentina time)
Belgrano Upcoming Fixtures:
- Matchday 14: vs Aldosivi on April 10 at 21:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 15: vs Barracas Central on April 20 at 15:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 16: vs Gimnasia on April 26 at 17:30 (Argentina time)
Kick-off Times in Different Countries
- Argentina: 18:00 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 16:00 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 15:00 hours
- Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 17:00 hours
As the teams prepare to battle, all eyes will be on their performances as they vie for points in this crucial matchup.