3 August 2026, 19:45 UTC

Sarmiento Junin vs Independiente Rivadavia Liga Profesional Argentina prediction & result

Estadio Eva Peron, Junin
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Final score: Sarmiento Junin 2-1 Independiente Rivadavia.

Before kick-off the model made it 23% Sarmiento Junin, 19% draw, 58% Independiente Rivadavia — fair odds of 4.35, 5.26 and 1.72. Fair odds are simply 100 ÷ the probability; they are the model's own number, not a bookmaker's price.

Most likely scoreline: 1-2.

The model got this one wrong.

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Has the model earned this number?

It puts Independiente Rivadavia at 58% here. Across 5,149 settled matches (as of 30 October 2026), 1,294 forecasts have landed in the 50–65% band; those outcomes actually happened 57.0% of the time, against an average forecast of 55.4%. In this range the two line up, so the figure above can be read literally. The full record.

How the model saw it, minute by minute

Sarmiento Junin93%Draw7%Independiente Rivadavia0%

Rebuilt after the match from the model's pre-match expected goals, frozen in the log before kick-off, plus the score and cards as they stood at each minute — never anything later. A ball marks each of the 3 goals. The same replay scores the in-play model on the track record.

Match analysis

Match timeline

⚽M. Martinez
12'
31'
⚽M. Fernandez (pen)assist: M. Fernandez
31'
⚽M. Fernandez
⚽J. Mavilla
37'
M. Martinez
41'
46'
🔁T. Bottariout: J. I. Florentin Bobadilla
46'
🔁M. Fernandezout: A. Arce
46'
🔁R. Atencioout: L. Sequeira
🔁J. Contreraout: U. Gimenez
53'
64'
🔁L. Buccaout: G. Rios
🔁J. Marabelout: Diego Churin
73'
🔁J. Mavillaout: G. Gonzalez
73'
79'
🔁F. Sartoriout: J. M. Elordi
🔁J. Herreraout: G. Arturia
87'
90+3'
I. Villalba

Match stats — Sarmiento Junin vs Independiente Rivadavia

31%Possession69%
9Shots19
3On target7
3Corners7
0.55xG1.54

Goals against chances

Sarmiento Junin2 from 0.55 xGmore than the chances were worth
Independiente Rivadavia1 from 1.54 xGless than the chances were worth

Expected goals totals what the openings were worth, so the gap between it and the score is the finishing — and the luck. Under half a goal either way is called level: xG is an estimate and a smaller gap than that is inside its own error.

Line-ups

Sarmiento Junin 4-4-2
  • 12T. AyalaG
  • 8S. SalleD
  • 44R. OrihuelaD
  • 2J. InsaurraldeD
  • 3L. SuarezD
  • 19J. ContreraM
  • 15C. ZabalaM
  • 16M. MartinezM
  • 21J. MavillaM
  • 24J. HerreraF
  • 27J. MarabelF
Substitutes
  • 1I. ArboledaG
  • 7P. MagninF
  • 20U. GimenezD
  • 23E. GimenezM
  • 10J. RenteriaM
  • 9Diego ChurinF
  • 11G. GonzalezF
  • 5M. GarciaM
  • 6G. ArturiaD
Coach: Facundo Sava
Independiente Rivadavia 4-3-1-2
  • 30N. BolcatoG
  • 20A. RiepD
  • 40I. VillalbaD
  • 13A. OsellaD
  • 27D. CregoD
  • 32K. A. VazquezM
  • 5T. BottariM
  • 8L. BuccaM
  • 19R. AtencioM
  • 10M. FernandezF
  • 43F. SartoriF
Substitutes
  • 21E. F. Gomez RigaG
  • 7V. RamisF
  • 25J. I. Florentin BobadillaM
  • 2L. CostaD
  • 34S. MoreyraM
  • 11G. RiosM
  • 42S. StuderD
  • 55M. SalvoD
  • 9A. ArceF
Coach: Alfredo Berti

Form going into Sarmiento Junin vs Independiente Rivadavia

Sarmiento Junin

All competitions we cover

  • L2-3away to Banfield28 July 2026
  • L2-3Argentinos Juniors23 July 2026

Independiente Rivadavia

All competitions we cover

  • W2-1Huracan30 July 2026
  • D0-0away to Atletico Tucuman26 July 2026

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

Liga Profesional Argentina table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
7Sarmiento Junin146352221+121
9Independiente Rivadavia145451722-519

Where the two sides stand today, not on the day of this match. Full table

Head-to-head: Sarmiento Junin vs Independiente Rivadavia

  • 4 February 2026Independiente Rivadavia 2–1 Sarmiento JuninLiga Profesional Argentina
  • 26 May 2024Sarmiento Junin 0–1 Independiente RivadaviaLiga Profesional Argentina
  • 25 May 2019Sarmiento Junin 2–0 Independiente RivadaviaPrimera Nacional
  • 19 May 2019Independiente Rivadavia 0–1 Sarmiento JuninPrimera Nacional
  • 13 March 2019Independiente Rivadavia 0–0 Sarmiento JuninPrimera Nacional

The full Sarmiento Junin vs Independiente Rivadavia record →

Leading scorers: Sarmiento Junin and Independiente Rivadavia

Sarmiento Junin

GoalsAssists

  • J. Marabel145

Independiente Rivadavia

GoalsAssists

  • A. Arce91
  • F. Sartori80
  • J. Florentín71

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

The result against the call

Sarmiento Junin beat Independiente Rivadavia 2–1. The model had leaned towards a win for Independiente Rivadavia at 58% and given a win for Sarmiento Junin 23%. At that figure it expects the outcome about once in every 4 matches like this one. The goals: M. Martinez 12' for Sarmiento Junin, M. Fernandez 31' for Independiente Rivadavia, J. Mavilla 37' for Sarmiento Junin. On expected goals it finished 0.55–1.54.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.