Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata are 16th , with 11 points from 8 matches .
Independiente Rivadavia
- Independiente Rivadavia sit 2nd in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 standings with 17 points from 8 games.
- Independiente Rivadavia are undefeated away from home in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 (W2, D1).
Head-to-Head
- Their last meeting ended in a 1-0 home victory for Independiente Rivadavia in the Liga Profesional 2024.
- Alfredo Berti’s men are flexible tactically, but they often set up with a three-man backline, which allows them to play with width as the wingbacks provide the full backs with numbers in the wide areas.
- Independiente Rivadavia are a physical side who will put pressure on the opponent and try to catch teams off guard in transition.
- Gimnasia are a more pragmatic side than their opponents and will be much more organised in their defensive shape.
- Fernando Zaniratto tends to set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 structure, with two pivots providing a solid base and disciplined pressing.
- This should set up an interesting contest, with Gimnasia hoping to dictate play and Independiente looking to outmuscle the hosts in midfield.
Key Players
- Marcelo Torres is Gimnasia LP’s main attacking threat, he has scored three goals in eight games in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 and two of his side’s last four.
- Fabrizio Sartori is Independiente’s danger man, scoring four goals in the same eight league games and he has netted twice in their last five.
Betting Insights
- The bookies have the odds on the wrong side for this game in our opinion, with Gimnasia LP favourites at 2.46, Independiente at 2.98 and the draw at 3.05.
- considering Gimnasia LP have scored just six goals in their four home games this season (W2, D1, L1), backing Both teams to score - No at 1.73 looks a good shout.
Prediction
We will side with Independiente to at least avoid defeat on Sunday, given their superior form, unbeaten away record and the momentum from their recent successes.
