River Plate return to home soil to face Sarmiento at 11:45 PM Mar 15, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Primera Division – Apertura campaign.

River Plate are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Sarmiento have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, River Plate hold the edge with 5 wins to Sarmiento's 2 in 10 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Sarmiento came out on top 1-0.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. River Plate may hold the edge at the stadium, but Sarmiento's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.