Unbeaten at home, Independiente Rivadavia meet a Tigre side on a losing run
Independiente Rivadavia welcome Tigre to the Estadio Bautista Gargantini in Mendoza on Saturday, 17 October 2026, in round 13 of the Liga Profesional’s Clausura. Alfredo Berti’s side lead the annual table but are eighth in Zona B with 18 points and need results to reach the knockout stage, with four rounds left. They lost 5-0 at Rosario Central last weekend after going down to ten men. Tigre have lost five games in a row. Kick-off is at 22:30 CEST, with Nazareno Arasa the referee.
“We want to win the title.” – Independiente Rivadavia coach Alfredo Berti
Predicted lineups: Independiente Rivadavia vs Tigre
Independiente Rivadavia are without captain and top scorer Álex Arce, who is banned after his red card at Rosario. Tigre are missing Santiago López through suspension, Mauro Méndez is unlikely to travel and Gonzalo Martínez is a doubt, while Nicolás Dubersarsky is fit again. The line-ups below follow Minutouno’s prediction; in Tigre’s graphic, Dubersarsky replaces the suspended López.
Independiente Rivadavia Team News & Preview
The 5-0 defeat at Rosario Central was a shock. Arce was sent off on 40 minutes after a VAR review, and Berti said everything was uphill from there. Before that, his side were unbeaten in four games, including a 1-0 win at Barracas Central.
The Gargantini has been their strength. They are unbeaten at home in the Clausura, and Berti has called on the crowd to make it explode. Losing Arce for one game is a blow, though, because he is their captain and main goal threat.
What works for or against Independiente Rivadavia
- Unbeaten at home, with four wins in five.
- 12 goals in five home games.
- Arce is suspended.
- Lost 5-0 at Rosario Central last weekend.
Tigre Team News & Preview
Tigre lost 2-1 at home to Banfield last weekend, their fifth defeat in a row. They hit the bar and the post, and local media criticised Dabove’s slow substitutions. Dabove resigned in September before changing his mind after talks with the players.
The squad is thin for the trip to Mendoza. López is suspended, Méndez is unlikely to travel and Martínez is a doubt with a calf injury.
What works for or against Tigre
- Five defeats in a row.
- One away win in six.
- López suspended, Méndez and Martínez doubtful.
- Scored in four of their five recent defeats.
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Ind. Rivadavia Form, Stats & Data
Independiente Rivadavia score 1.25 goals per game in the Clausura and concede 1.58. At home they have four wins and a draw, with 12 goals scored in five games.
Tigre Form, Stats & Data
Tigre score 0.92 goals per game and concede 1.08. Away from home they have one win, one draw and four defeats.
Independiente Rivadavia vs Tigre: Prediction & Betting Tip
Independiente Rivadavia are unbeaten at home in the Clausura and need points to reach the knockout stage. Tigre have lost five in a row, have won once in six away games and travel without López and probably Méndez. I like Independiente Rivadavia to win at 1.94.
The one thing that gives me pause is Arce’s absence and last week’s heavy defeat. Arce is their captain and top scorer, and a 5-0 loss can knock a side’s confidence. That is why I keep my stake small. But Tigre’s form is poor, and the hosts have been strong at the Gargantini all tournament.
I will be backing Independiente Rivadavia to win at 1.94 with Winz. If I had to name a score, it would be 2-1.