Today, at 10:30 AM (Argentina time), River Plate will take on Progreso in a crucial match for the 7th round of the Clausura at the Parque Federico Omar Saroldi stadium.
Current Form of River Plate and Progreso
The visiting team comes into this match with renewed confidence following their recent victory. On the other hand, River Plate is eager for a turnaround after suffering a defeat in their last championship match.
Recent Performance of River Plate in the Clausura
River Plate was unable to secure points against Boston River in their last game. The team’s situation is dire, having lost their last four matches in the league. They have conceded 10 goals, without managing to score any.
Recent Performance of Progreso in the Clausura
Progreso triumphed 3-2 against Miramar Misiones in their previous outing. In the last few contests, Progreso has won 1 but lost 3, with 7 goals scored and 9 conceded.
In this tournament, Progreso has struggled in their away games, failing to win any of their last three matches.
Expected Lineup for Progreso
Alejandro Larrea is likely to adopt a 4-3-3 formation, with goalkeeper Nicolás Gentilio; defenders Gianfranco Trasante, Marcos Paolini, Nicolás Olivera, and Ayrton Cougo; midfielders Adrián Colombino, Nicolás Fernández, and Ignacio Lemmo; along with forwards Gonzalo Silva, Franco López, and Matteo Copelotti.
The historical context of their previous five encounters favors the visitors, who have recorded 4 wins and 1 draw against River Plate. The last meeting took place on March 23 during the Uruguay – Torneo Apertura 2025, where Progreso claimed victory with a score of 2-1.
Currently, River Plate finds itself in 16th place with just 1 point (1 Draw – 5 Losses), while Progreso is in 13th with 6 points (2 Wins – 4 Losses).
Bruno Sacarelo will officiate the match.
Upcoming Fixtures for River Plate in the Clausura
Round 8: vs Racing (U): September 21 – 3:30 PM (Argentina time)
Round 9: vs Plaza Colonia: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 10: vs Liverpool (U): Date and time to be confirmed
Round 11: vs Juventud: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 12: vs Cerro Largo: Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Fixtures for Progreso in the Clausura
Round 8: vs Wanderers: September 21 – 10:30 AM (Argentina time)
Round 9: vs Racing (U): Date and time to be confirmed
Round 10: vs Cerro: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 11: vs Plaza Colonia: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 12: vs Defensor Sporting: Date and time to be confirmed
Match Schedule for River Plate and Progreso by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 10:30 AM
Colombia and Peru: 08:30 AM
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico City), and Nicaragua: 07:30 AM
Venezuela: 09:30 AM