Dep. Riestra takes on Independiente this Friday night at Guillermo Laza Stadium. The duel is valid for the 16th round of Torneio Apertura of Liga Profesional of Fútbol. The home team is looking for its first victory in the competition while the visitor is aiming for higher positions in the table.
The game takes place in Flores, Buenos Aires’s neighborhood. The ball starts at 8pm local time. Independiente arrives as the favorite according to the bookmakers, but Dep. Riestra has the support of the fans at home.
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Dep. Riestra fights the flashlight
The Dep. Riestra sits bottom of Apertura with seven points from 14 games. The team has not yet won this season and has seven draws and seven defeats. The attack is the main problem. The team has scored just three goals so far.
Coach G. Duro must maintain the usual cautious formation. The team tends to play with compact lines and explore counterattacks. At home, the Dep. Riestra tends to be more aggressive, but still prioritizes solid defense.
- Antony Daniel Alonso Espinoza appears as the main reference in the attack with two goals
- Goalkeeper Ignacio Arce has been one of the highlights with good saves
- The defense has Cristian Paz and Facundo Miño as pillars
- Nicolás Sansotre and other steering wheels help with containment
- The midfield seeks quick transition to the attackers
The club urgently needs a victory to get out of the indirect relegation zone. The latest results show difficulty in breaking through organized defenses.
Independiente aims vaguely at the top
Independiente arrives with 21 points and occupies sixth place. The team has five wins, six draws and three defeats. The attack yielded 22 goals, one of the best in the tournament. Coach G. Quinteros’s team alternates good moments with stumbles away from home.
The visitor should use more ball possession and high pressure. The cast has the quality to control the pace. Lesões and recent suspensions require adjustments, but the group is considered experienced.
- Gabriel Avalos leads the team’s scoring with nine goals
- The midfield has creative options to fuel the attack
- The defense conceded 17 goals and seeks more consistency
- Jogadores like Santiago Montiel and other attackers bring speed
- The team alternates between 4-2-3-1 and variations with three defenders
Independiente won the last head-to-head 1-0 in November 2025. In recent history, the team has the advantage.
Onde watch the game live
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and streaming on the Disney+ platform on Brasil and in other countries. No Argentina, the signal is also available via Pública TV or official Liga channels. Verifique local programming for exact times and possible regional blackouts.
Teams recent Histórico
The Dep. Riestra comes from a sequence of draws and defeats. Nos last five games, the team did not win. Independiente has a more balanced campaign, but lost points in away games against direct rivals.
Resultados from Dep’s last five games. Riestra:
- Derrota
- Empate
- Derrota
- Derrota
- Vitória (in another competition)
Resultados from Independiente’s last five games:
- Vitória
- Empate
- Derrota
- Vitória
- Empate
Clash Detalhes
The Guillermo Laza stadium has a reduced capacity, which creates a hot environment for the home team. Arbitration is in charge of Luis Lobo Medina. The weather in Buenos Aires this Friday is expected to be mild, with temperatures between 15°C and 20°C and the possibility of partly cloudy skies. Não there is a forecast of heavy rain that will affect the lawn.
Tickets are now on sale on the clubs’ official channels. Independiente fans should attend in good numbers. The Dep. Riestra has massive support from its loyal local fans.
Ficha technique and next steps
The game opens round 16 for both teams. His Depois, his Dep. Riestra faces another commitment at home. Independiente returns to the field against a direct opponent in the fight for Sul-Americana.
The classic confrontation puts two different philosophies face to face. A team that fights against the bottom zone and another that dreams of higher flights in the table.
