The Liga Profesional Argentina moves into Clausura Matchweek 14 from October 23 to October 27, 2026, delivering 15 fixtures across both sections of the top flight. With Group A leaders Instituto Cordoba protecting their advantage at the summit and Rosario Central setting the pace in Group B, the scramble for qualification positions is sharpening quickly. Projections for matches scheduled later in the round appear on each individual match page the day before kickoff, but our model has already processed the early slate.
The match of the round: Banfield vs Lanus
The South Buenos Aires derby takes centre stage on Saturday as Banfield host Lanus. The two clubs enter this meeting with sharply contrasting trajectories. Banfield have found life difficult on home soil, failing to win any of their previous five home fixtures and managing just a single home victory across the entire Clausura campaign. That slump was underlined last time out in a 1-0 defeat to Argentinos Juniors, leaving them 12th in Group B.
Lanus, by contrast, travel across the district unbeaten in six matches. Their defensive organisation on the road has provided the foundation for that surge, conceding only three goals in six away matches in the competition. Banfield have drawn a blank in two of their last five home matches and miss Alexander Machado, Favio Álvarez and Manuel Arteaga through injury. While Banfield's home disadvantage is evident, derby encounters rarely produce runaway scorelines; our model leans with low confidence towards a Lanus win, projecting a tight 1-0 away victory as a low-confidence exact scoreline call, alongside an expectation of fewer than 2.5 goals in the match.
Friday
Gimnasia L.P. welcome Sarmiento Junin in Friday's opening fixture. Gimnasia sit fourth in Group B and enter on a seven-match unbeaten sequence, backed by a 2-1 win at Huracan. Sarmiento hold fifth place just a point behind, but their away record is an ongoing concern, featuring ten defeats on the road across the year. Our model issues a medium-confidence call for a Gimnasia L.P. win, expecting the hosts to open the scoring and projecting fewer than 2.5 goals.
Later on Friday, Gimnasia M. take on Platense in Group A. The hosts boast the division's tightest home defensive record, shipping only three goals in six league outings on their own pitch. Platense come into the encounter on a seven-match winless streak, compounded by injuries to defenders Gonzalo Goñi and Ignacio Vázquez that stretch Martín Palermo's defensive options. The model offers a cautious, low-confidence call for a Gimnasia M. win, anticipating at least one side to be kept off the scoresheet.
Saturday
Tigre host Atletico Tucuman in a clash between two sides hovering in lower mid-table in Group B. Tigre are without a win in three games, most recently drawing 2-2 with Independiente Rivadavia, while Atletico Tucuman have suffered back-to-back home defeats, including a 3-2 loss to Rosario Central. Ramón Arias is sidelined for the hosts, while the visitors travel without Gastón Suso and Martín Benítez.
Group A basement side Talleres Cordoba look to halt a rough spell when they face third-placed Defensa y Justicia. Talleres have collected only nine points from 13 games and lost 2-1 at Boca Juniors last time out. Defensa y Justicia fell 1-0 against Instituto Cordoba in their previous outing but have taken 24 points to stay among the frontrunners.
San Lorenzo take on Newells Old Boys in another Group A encounter. San Lorenzo enter having registered consecutive wins over Deportivo Riestra and Estudiantes L.P., lifting them to ninth place despite absences for Ezequiel Cerutti and Gastón Hernández. Newells sit three points above them in sixth after a 2-1 victory over Central Cordoba, though they must manage the absence of goalkeeper Gabriel Arias.
Sunday
Group B leaders Rosario Central meet Huracan in the early hours of Sunday. Rosario Central have scored eight goals across their last two games, including a 5-0 rout of Independiente Rivadavia and a 3-2 victory at Atletico Tucuman, with top scorer Ángel Di María on ten goals. Huracan have dropped their last two matches, falling to Barracas Central and Gimnasia L.P.
Aldosivi face Belgrano Cordoba with ground to make up at the foot of Group B. Aldosivi have taken eight points from 13 matches and are on a three-game losing run. Belgrano sit third on 22 points despite slipping to a 3-0 home defeat against River Plate last weekend.
Independiente host Boca Juniors in an eye-catching Group A meeting. Independiente have drawn their last two games against Talleres and Racing Club, while Boca Juniors sit second on 24 points following a 2-1 win over Talleres, though the visitors are without injured attacker Alan Velasco.
River Plate welcome Racing Club to wrap up Sunday's action in Group B. River Plate arrive in strong form after a 3-0 win away at Belgrano Cordoba, sitting on 20 points. Racing Club have gathered only 12 points from 13 games and drew 1-1 against Independiente last week.
Monday
Barracas Central meet Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in Group B. Barracas are unbeaten in three matches, following up a 2-0 win over Huracan with a 1-1 draw at Sarmiento. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto picked up a 2-1 victory over Aldosivi last week to lift their tally to nine points.
Central Cordoba de Santiago face fourth-placed Velez Sarsfield in Group A. The hosts sit 14th in the group with 10 points after a 2-1 loss at Newells, while Velez enter on 24 points having beaten Gimnasia Mendoza 1-0 in their most recent fixture.
Union Santa Fe take on Estudiantes L.P. with both clubs tied on 14 points in Group A. Union have drawn blanks in recent weeks, losing to Defensa y Justicia and drawing 1-1 with Deportivo Riestra, while Estudiantes fell 2-1 at home to San Lorenzo in their last match.
Tuesday
Group A leaders Instituto Cordoba host Deportivo Riestra. Instituto hold a five-point cushion at the top of the group with 29 points from 13 matches after a 1-0 away win at Defensa y Justicia. Riestra sit 12th having drawn two of their last three fixtures.
The round concludes with second-placed Argentinos Juniors facing Independiente Rivadavia in Group B. Argentinos Juniors have collected 25 points and enter on the back of a 1-0 win at Banfield, whereas Independiente Rivadavia have conceded eight goals across their past two away matches.
With only a handful of games remaining in the Clausura regular phase, this week could alter the balance in both sections. Instituto Cordoba have an opportunity to extend their command of Group A, while Rosario Central and Argentinos Juniors remain locked together at the top of Group B where any dropped points will invite the chasing pack through.
