Argentinos Juniors is hosting River Plate in a crucial match at the Diego Maradona Stadium for the fifth round of the Apertura Tournament. Both teams are desperately seeking a win to bounce back from recent poor performances. River is coming off a significant 4-1 defeat against Tigre and is eager to recover from the setback, having only accumulated seven points so far in the tournament.

On the other hand, Argentinos Juniors has found themselves in a similar position, with only five points from their matches and looking to snap a three-game winless streak after losing to Racing. The significance of this match is heightened as both teams prepare for their respective commitments in international competitions next week, with River set to debut in the Copa Argentina against Bolívar and Argentinos Juniors traveling to Ecuador to face Barcelona in the Copa Libertadores second round preliminary phase.

As the match kicks off at 21:15, all eyes will be on the performance of both teams as they strive not only for points in the league but also to restore confidence ahead of their upcoming international fixtures. This encounter marks an important point in the season for both Argentinos Juniors and River Plate, where victory will be pivotal for their overall trajectory in the tournament.