Banfield vs Independiente Rivadavia predictions, Apr 20, 2026

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As CA Banfield prepares to host Independiente Rivadavia in their upcoming Liga Profesional clash on April 20, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms that could shape the outcome of this match. Banfield has shown resilience, winning 2 of their last 5 matches, but has struggled to find consistent momentum. In contrast, Independiente Rivadavia enters this fixture with an impressive run, claiming victory in all of their last 5 matches, highlighting their current form and tactical effectiveness.

From a tactical perspective, Banfield will need to leverage their home advantage, focusing on solid defense and capitalizing on counter-attacking opportunities. They will be looking to regain their footing against a confident Independiente Rivadavia side that has been sharp in both attack and defense, evidenced by their recent victories.

Bookmakers reflect this sentiment in their odds, placing Banfield at 2.82 for a home win, while Independiente Rivadavia is slightly favored at 2.5 for an away victory. Our model predicts a close contest, suggesting a tight 1:1 draw with probabilities of 33.4% for a home win, 30.4% for a draw, and 36.5% for an away win. With both teams keen to secure points, spectators can anticipate an engaging matchup.

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Banfield 30.4%

Draw 32.4%

Independiente R 37.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.28	2.83	2.56
	3.15	2.78	2.6
	3.14	2.83	2.53	Watch and Bet
	2.9	2.8	2.5
	3.15	2.91	2.52

Latest Results

13.04.26 CA Lanús – CA Banfield – 1:0 06.04.26 Argentinos Juniors – CA Banfield – 3:2 25.03.26 CA Banfield – Real Pilar FC – 3:0 20.03.26 CA Banfield – CA Tigre – 1:0 14.03.26 Rosario Central – CA Banfield – 2:1

11.04.26 Independiente Rivadavia – Argentinos Juniors – 3:1 07.04.26 Independiente Rivadavia – Bolívar La Paz – 1:0 02.04.26 CA Tigre – Independiente Rivadavia – 0:2 22.03.26 Independiente Rivadavia – Rosario Central – 2:0 15.03.26 Gimnasia La Plata – Independiente Rivadavia – 2:3

Facts

Let’s watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 12 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).

Independiente R is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Banfield won 4.

Banfield has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Independiente R is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Banfield may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Banfield won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 18:8. (average 2:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Banfield won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 10:2. (average 2.5:0.5).

Latest Head To Head

18.10.25 Independiente Rivadavia – CA Banfield – 1:2 11.04.25 CA Banfield – Independiente Rivadavia – 1:1 23.09.24 CA Banfield – Independiente Rivadavia – 2:0 30.05.24 Independiente Rivadavia – CA Banfield – 1:2 31.03.24 Independiente Rivadavia – CA Banfield – 1:2

Standings

Apertura

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Velez Sarsfield	13	7	4	2	15:9	6	25
2	Estudiantes L.P	13	7	3	3	16:7	9	24
3	Lanus	13	6	4	3	18:14	4	22
4	Boca Juniors	13	5	6	2	15:8	7	21
5	Talleres Cordoba	13	6	3	4	14:12	2	21
6	Union de Santa Fe	13	5	4	4	19:14	5	19
7	Defensa y Justicia	13	4	7	2	16:12	4	19
8	Independiente	13	4	6	3	19:16	3	18
9	San Lorenzo	13	4	6	3	12:12	0	18
10	Instituto	13	5	2	6	14:15	-1	17
11	Platense	13	3	7	3	7:8	-1	16
12	Gimnasia Mendoza	13	3	4	6	10:16	-6	13
13	Central Cordoba	13	3	3	7	6:16	-10	12
14	Newells Old Boys	13	2	4	7	10:23	-13	10
15	Dep. Riestra	13	0	7	6	3:10	-7	7

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Ind. Rivadavia ✔	13	9	2	2	23:13	10	29
2	River Plate	13	8	2	3	19:9	10	26
3	Argentinos Jrs	13	6	5	2	14:10	4	23
4	Belgrano	13	6	4	3	13:12	1	22
5	Rosario Central	13	6	3	4	15:13	2	21
6	Huracan	13	5	5	3	15:10	5	20
7	Barracas Central	13	5	4	4	13:12	1	19
8	Tigre	13	4	6	3	16:12	4	18
9	Racing Club	13	5	3	5	15:13	2	18
10	Gimnasia L.P	13	5	2	6	15:19	-4	17
11	Sarmiento Junin	13	5	1	7	11:14	-3	16
12	Banfield	13	4	1	8	14:17	-3	13
13	Atl. Tucuman	13	2	4	7	13:18	-5	10
14	Aldosivi	13	0	6	7	3:14	-11	6
15	Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	13	1	2	10	4:19	-15	5

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