River Plate, under coach Eduardo Coudet, is looking to maintain its winning momentum as they face Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in Córdoba this Sunday at 5:45 PM. The match is part of the 12th round of the Torneo Apertura, taking place at the Antonio Candini stadium, which hosts River for the first time in 42 years. With River currently ranked fifth in Zone B and seventh overall, they are keen to secure points to strengthen their chances for a Copa Libertadores spot. The game will be officiated by Nazareno Arasa and broadcasted live on TNT Sports.

On the other hand, Estudiantes de Río Cuarto finds itself in a challenging position in the league, having only won one out of the ten matches played since their return to the Primera División. Their poor performance has led to the dismissal of their head coach, Iván Delfino, a situation which adds pressure to the team's new manager, Gerardo Toro Acuña. With River Plate in high form and Estudiantes struggling at the bottom of the table, this encounter is crucial for the home side to turn their fortunes around.

As both teams prepare to face off, the matchup represents a clash between a team hoping to climb the rankings and another fighting to avoid relegation. River Plate’s form, bolstered by two consecutive victories since Coudet's appointment, contrasts sharply with Estudiantes' woes. How both coaches adapt their strategies will be pivotal in determining the outcome of this key fixture in the ongoing tournament.