The Lion hopes to bounce back and climb out of the relegation danger zone, while the Mar del Plata squad seeks to pull away from the bottom of Group A.
Antonio Candínito Stadium in Rio Cuarto hosts a Tuesday clash between River Plate Institute of Rio Cuarto and Alvarado, a pivotal encounter on the twenty-ninth date of Group A in the 2023 Primera Nacional season. The match kicks off at 1:30 p.m. local time and features two teams with contrasting motivations. River, aiming to reestablish momentum after a setback, matches up against a visiting Alvarado side eager to steady its course after recent results.
How do they arrive at this moment? River Plate Institute’s recent results include a win over Banfield in the Argentine Cup’s round of 16, which briefly lifted spirits. Yet a tough loss away to Flandria, 1-0, interrupted an eight-game unbeaten run. Since Iván Delfino took charge, the team has shown resilience but has paused its climb, sitting in the middle of the standings with 39 points. Victory on Tuesday would keep them within striking distance of leaders and reinforce their pursuit of a higher league position.
Alvarado, by contrast, is still searching for consistency. The Mar del Plata club did not find success in their most recent match, finishing level with Defensores de Belgrano at Jose Maria Minella after a pair of defeats in prior outings. Currently positioned in the 15th spot with 31 points, the team has recorded seven wins, ten draws, and nine losses, a balance that keeps them hovering below the top tier but still very much in the fight as the season progresses.
Their last meeting occurred on April 5, with River Plate Institute battle-tested by a 2-1 scoreline triumph for the hosts, thanks to goals from Jose Luis Fernandez and Nicolas Ortiz. Renzo Reynaga scored the late consolation for the visitors, marking a competitive finish to a lively clash.
For context, the championship format divides teams into two zones: one comprising 18 clubs and the other 19. Teams engage in home-and-away rounds against every foe in their respective groups. The two best teams from each zone will face off in a final to determine the primary promotion spot. The loser of that final would move to the reduced table, joining teams finishing 2nd through 8th in the playoff zone. Clubs with the fewest points risk relegation, and the second-to-last position in each group can enter a repechage to attempt to avoid dropping a division. This structure means every match carries weight, and Tuesday’s duel could shape the rest of the season for both outfits.
Fans can expect to follow the match live through television broadcasts and online streaming, with a full preview and ongoing statistics provided by Goal.