Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia Prediction 03.07.2025 | Copa Argentina

• Competition: Copa Argentina - Second Round
• Date: Thursday, 3rd, July 2025
• Kickoff: 01:15 UK / 02:15 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Marcelo Bielsa (Rosario)

Platense will take on Independiente Rivadavia at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa on Thursday, with a spot in the Copa Argentina last 16 up for grabs.

After comfortably dispatching lower-league side Argentino de Quilmes 2-0 to book their ticket to the next phase of the Copa Argentina, Club Atletico Platense will now set their sights on ending a seven-year drought by punching their way into the third round.

Meanwhile, Independiente Rivadavia booked their spot in the second round of the national cup for the fourth time in the last five editions, as an early strike from Alejo Osella proved enough to eliminate the opening hurdle in the form of CA Estudiantes.

Platense vs Independiente Rivadavia Betting Tips : PLATENSE TO WIN

As they gear up for Thursday’s showdown, Platense carry huge momentum on the back of a historic Apertura triumph that saw them take down giants like Racing Club, River Plate, San Lorenzo and cap it off by toppling Huracan in the grand finale. The Calamares' backline shone brightly throughout the playoffs and proved to be a cornerstone in clinching the club’s first-ever title, having only been breached by River Plate via a stoppage-time penalty in the 13th minute of added time, so they’ll be hoping to ride that wave of momentum into their upcoming clash as they chase a last-16 Copa Argentina berth for the first time in seven years. What boosts Platense’s chances is the shaky traveling record and inconsistent road form of Independiente Rivadavia, who have managed to grind out just one win from seven away assignments while splitting the points in three and coming up short in the remaining contests. Mendoza’s club might have posed problems for the current Apertura champions in recent meetings, but all signs now point toward Platense who are riding a strong wave of momentum and will be eager to carry that spark into Thursday as they push for a long-awaited spot in the third round of the Copa Argentina.