Independ. Rivadavia vs Aldosivi

Independiente Rivadavia face Aldosivi in Round 9 of the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura on Saturday, 12 September 2026. With the hosts pushing up the standings and the visitors mired in a difficult winless run, this domestic encounter highlights two squads currently heading in opposite directions.

Independiente Rivadavia Form Guide

Alfredo Berti’s men enter the weekend in buoyant mood. Currently sitting sixth in Clausura Group B, Independiente Rivadavia recently dispatched Racing Club 3-1 on August 31, showcasing their ability to break down established opposition. While mid-August brought disappointment with a Copa Libertadores exit at the hands of Brazilian side Fluminense and a 2-0 domestic loss to Belgrano, Berti has successfully steadied the ship. A hard-fought 0-0 draw with Independiente on August 22 began the recovery, followed by back-to-back victories across different competitions that have injected real momentum into their campaign.

Aldosivi Form Guide

Israel Damonte’s Aldosivi are searching for answers after a dismal stretch that has seen them lose four of their last five matches. A 2-1 defeat to Argentinos Juniors on August 30 prolonged a miserable run in the Liga Profesional, following earlier losses against Union (3-1) and Rosario Central (2-1). Their only recent point came via a stubborn 0-0 draw against Tigre on August 15. Across their current slump, Aldosivi have struggled at both ends of the pitch, scoring just four times while conceding eight goals, leaving Damonte under immense pressure to find a tactical solution.

Recent Head-to-Head Encounter

The most compelling narrative heading into this fixture is the immediate familiarity between the two clubs. They met just weeks ago on August 26 in the Copa Argentina, where Independiente Rivadavia secured a comfortable 2-0 away victory. That knockout result compounded Aldosivi’s miserable run of form and provided Berti’s side with a blueprint for success in this weekend's league reunion. Aldosivi will need to present a vastly different challenge to avoid a repeat of that recent cup defeat.

Team News and Injury Latest

As the match approaches, neither side has reported any major new injury or suspension concerns. Independiente Rivadavia are expected to retain the core of the starting XI that impressed against Racing Club, leaning on the confident structural foundation Berti has built. Aldosivi, meanwhile, may be forced to tinker with their lineup as they look to arrest their slide. Damonte must address a porous defence while finding a way to inject creativity into an attack that has been blunted in recent weeks.

A victory for Independiente Rivadavia would cement their status as genuine contenders in the top half of the Clausura, while Aldosivi are desperate for any points to halt their downward trajectory. This result could prove pivotal in shaping the remainder of their respective Liga Profesional campaigns.