Platense are patient, Independiente are unpredictable
The cup is the place where fans around the world dream of their team pulling off a giant-killing, and both Platense and Independiente Rivadavia will be hoping to progress to the next round and enjoy the feel-good factor that a cup run brings.
It’s an intriguing fixture because of the differences in the two sides’ style of play. Platense are a grind-it-out team who like to control the game and frustrate creative opponents. According to our Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia prediction, Independiente Rivadavia are much more dynamic in the way they play, more willing to embrace the chaos and play at their opponent’s pace.
The coach’s names aren’t listed in the official fixture notes, but both managers will be keen to see their sides grind out the result in a typically close affair.
Recent history and form
Independiente Rivadavia have won two of the three previous encounters between the sides in recent years, with Platense claiming the victory in the most recent meeting. Platense are the slight favourites at 2.60, with the draw 2.84, according to the latest Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia odds.
In their respective domestic leagues, Platense have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five fixtures, keeping clean sheets in victories over Huracán, San Lorenzo and Racing Club. For this Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia preview, Independiente Rivadavia have won four and lost one of their previous five matches, but their attacking threat has been higher than that of Platense.
Goals could be scarce in Mendoza
Platense have kept things tight at the back in the Copa Argentina and in the league, winning six of their last 10 combined games. They’ve scored an average of 0.9 goals and conceded just 0.5 per-game, relying on solid defensive play and clinical finishes to get the job done. Our Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia prediction is that defensive play will continue to be crucial.
Independiente Rivadavia’s attacking players have been finding the net in recent matches, averaging 1.3 goals per game in their combined Copa Argentina and league fixtures. They’re the better side when it comes to scoring, but there is an element of risk in their game.
Backing under 2.5 goals is a solid play on this one, with both sides showing plenty of defensive discipline in the Copa Argentina and in their domestic league campaigns. Platense have home advantage, and their defensive solidity is a hallmark of the side, so they are the favourites.
However, Independiente Rivadavia have been in superior attacking form and the value of a home win isn’t quite enough to tempt us, with a draw or an away win on the cards. For more insight, our Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia betting tips suggest taking a cautious approach, given both sides’ recent performances.
Whoever gets the goal could win this, but both teams have great form coming into the clash and it’s likely to be discipline and tactical nuance that wins it for either side, with maybe one moment of attacking brilliance or defensive mishap making the difference. This Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia prediction highlights how tightly contested this match is expected to be.
