Independ. Rivadavia vs Banfield prediction

Independ. Rivadavia – Banfield, Liga Profesional, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini

Independ. Rivadavia is #1 in the table (34 pts) and Banfield #12 (18 pts). 11 places separate the two teams in the table. Independ. Rivadavia has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Independ. Rivadavia 0, draws 2, Banfield 4. Their last meeting, on April 20, 2026, ended Banfield 0-0 Independ. Rivadavia.

Independ. Rivadavia

12:15 AM

Banfield

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

The table leaders return to Mendoza needing a sharper performance after a patchy recent run. Independiente Rivadavia’s home record and stronger season make them the side expected to set the tempo, but Banfield have been difficult to separate recently and have a favourable recent head-to-head record. The absence of Maximiliano Salas reduces one of the hosts’ forward options, increasing the importance of wide delivery and set-pieces. Banfield’s best path is to keep the game congested, survive the early pressure and make transitions count.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

Banfield are unbeaten across the latest direct meetings listed and won the previous encounter in Mendoza, while the April meeting ended scoreless. The recent series has generally favoured Banfield despite Independiente Rivadavia’s superior current league position.

Injuries and absences

Maximiliano Salas is a confirmed long-term absentee after an anterior cruciate ligament injury. His absence removes a reported starting forward, placing more responsibility on the remaining attackers to provide runs behind and presence in the box.

Form (last 5)

Independ. RivadaviaLeague position #1 · 34 ptsL D L

BanfieldLeague position #12 · 18 ptsW L D

Independ. Rivadavia vs Banfield stats

	Independ. Rivadavia	Banfield
Played	31	30
Goals scored	47	32
Goals conceded	39	39
Clean sheets	7	6

Last meetings

2026-04-20Banfield 0-0 Independ. Rivadavia
2025-10-18Independ. Rivadavia 1-2 Banfield
2025-04-11Banfield 1-1 Independ. Rivadavia
2024-09-24Banfield 2-0 Independ. Rivadavia
2024-05-30Independ. Rivadavia 1-2 Banfield
2024-04-01Independ. Rivadavia 1-2 Banfield