Aldosivi host River Plate in Liga Profesional clash at José María Minella

match details and occasion

Aldosivi welcome River Plate to José María Minella in Buenos Aires on Thursday, 5 November 2026, for their Liga Profesional fixture. Kick-off is set for 18:00 UTC. This match is part of the 16th round of the Liga Profesional season, with both teams aiming to improve their standings as the campaign progresses.

current standings and recent form

Aldosivi occupy 14th place in the league table after 15 matches, having won three, drawn two and lost ten games. They have scored 16 goals and conceded 24, resulting in a goal difference of minus eight. Their recent form has been challenging, with only one win in their last five matches and four losses, scoring four goals and conceding eight. Their last five results include a 1-2 away loss to Racing Club on 31 October and a narrow 1-0 home victory over Belgrano (Córdoba) on 25 October.

River Plate sit fourth with 23 points from 15 games, having won seven, drawn two and lost six. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 14, giving them a positive goal difference of five. Their recent form is more encouraging, with three wins, one draw and one loss in their last five fixtures. Notably, they secured a 1-0 home win against Racing Club on 25 October and a 3-0 away victory over Belgrano (Córdoba) on 18 October, though they lost 0-1 away to Boca Juniors on 1 November.

head-to-head overview

The two teams have met twice this season, both matches won by Aldosivi away at River Plate. On 26 April 2026, Aldosivi won 3-1 at River Plate’s home ground, and again on 18 July 2026, they secured a 3-1 victory at the same venue. These fixtures have contributed to a total of eight goals across their meetings, with no draws recorded so far this season. This history suggests Aldosivi have had the upper hand in their encounters despite their current league position.

what to expect

Given the form and league positions, River Plate look to continue their push to remain in the top four of the Liga Profesional standings, while Aldosivi will be eager to improve on their recent struggles and climb out of the lower reaches of the table. Aldosivi’s home advantage at José María Minella could be a factor, especially considering their previous success against River Plate on the road. River Plate’s stronger recent form and higher league position may give them confidence, but Aldosivi’s ability to score and win at River Plate’s ground this season indicates this could be a closely contested match.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head