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River Plate hosts Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in Argentina’s Torneo Clausura 2026 on Saturday, October 10, with kickoff set for 8:30 PM ET at Estadio Monumental. In the United States, the match airs on TyC Sports Internacional and streams on ViX and Fanatiz. River returns after 21 days without a match needing points to climb back into the Zona B playoff places, while a defeat would confirm Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto’s relegation.
| Match | River Plate vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto |
| Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM PT) |
| Competition | Argentine Primera Division, Torneo Clausura 2026, Fecha 12 (Zona B) |
| U.S. TV | TyC Sports Internacional |
| U.S. Stream | ViX / ViX Premium on Prime Video / Fanatiz |
| Venue | Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires |
Where to Watch River Plate vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
In the United States, TyC Sports Internacional carries the match on television. ViX is a confirmed streaming home: ViX Premium on Prime Video carries the match live, and Fanatiz streams it as well. Kickoff is 8:30 PM ET on Saturday, October 10.
Why River Plate vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Matters
River sits 10th in Zona B with 13 points from 10 matches, outside the eight playoff places, but holds a game in hand with the postponed trip to Sarmiento set for October 14. Even a win on Saturday does not guarantee a return to the top eight. For the visitors the stakes are starker: last in the zone with six points from 11 matches, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto goes down to the Primera Nacional with a defeat at the Monumental. River also needs points for the annual table, where it sits ninth chasing qualification for the 2027 South American cups.
Recent Form
League matches only, most recent first. River (4-1-5): lost 1-2 at home to Huracan on September 19, ending three straight wins under interim coach Leonardo Ponzio; won 2-1 at Atletico Tucuman, 3-1 at home to Independiente Rivadavia, and 3-2 at Banfield; drew 2-2 at home with Velez Sarsfield. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto (1-3-7): lost 1-2 at home to Racing Club on October 4; lost 1-2 at Belgrano and 1-2 at Instituto; lost 0-2 at home to Sarmiento; drew 1-1 at Huracan. Ten league matches without a win.
Team News
River will be without Thiago Almada, still recovering from a left quadriceps tear and not at full fitness. Aníbal Moreno has received medical clearance and is available again, as is Tobías Andrada, while Sebastián Driussi is fit to lead the line. The probable XI keeps the base of the side that won three straight before the break. No absences have been reported for Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in current coverage.
Head to Head
The clubs have met three times: two River wins and one draw. The most recent was March 22, 2026, in the Apertura, when River won 2-0 in Córdoba at Estadio Antonio Candini with goals from Gonzalo Montiel (penalty) and Maximiliano Salas. The first meeting came on March 4, 1984. Saturday is Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto’s first visit to the Monumental since the 1984 Nacional.
Prediction
River Plate 2-0 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto. River won three of four before the break; the visitors have scored six goals in 11 matches and have not won in ten.
FAQs
What time does River Plate vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto kick off?
8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM PT) on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
What channel is River Plate vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto on in the USA?
TyC Sports Internacional carries the match on U.S. television.
Can I stream River Plate vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in the USA?
Yes. ViX and Fanatiz both stream the match live in the United States.
Where is River Plate vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto being played?
At Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
