Preview
Although Aldosivi have already been relegated, their attacking performances during the closing stages of the season have been considerably more encouraging than their position in the standings would suggest. The hosts have found the back of the net in each of their last four league fixtures, against Sarmiento Junin, Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, Belgrano and Racing Club, demonstrating an improved level of offensive consistency.
Their main attacking threat is Andrés Vombergar, who scored seven goals in 13 appearances. He scored against both Belgrano and Racing, while Aldosivi also showed an ability to exploit spaces through quick transitions in their most recent match. The attacking partnership between Vombergar and Nicolás Gaitán has been particularly important in creating opportunities against stronger opposition.
River Plate face significant defensive problems ahead of this match. Right-back Gonzalo Montiel and central back Lucas Martínez Quarta are both suspended following their respective red cards in the derby against Boca Juniors. Their problems extend into midfield, where Aníbal Moreno, Fausto Vera and Juan Cruz Meza are unavailable due to injury. While Moreno and Vera were already sidelined, the additional suspensions and Meza’s injury have further disrupted the team’s options following the previous round.
River’s away defensive record also provides encouragement for the hosts, with the visitors conceding at least once in six of their last eight matches on the road. Furthermore, Aldosivi have scored four goals across their last two h2h games against River, suggesting they have previously demonstrated an ability to trouble this opposition.