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BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — Independiente Reserve hosts River Plate Reserve on Saturday, April 25, in a Week 10 clash of the Argentine Reserve League at Predio Independiente - Complejo Santo Domingo in Avellaneda.

Kickoff is set for the afternoon at the home ground of Independiente, which enters the match seeking consistency after a string of narrow results.

Independiente Res. (2-2-1 in its last five league matches) arrives off a 2-2 draw at Barracas Central on March 27, a result that extended its unbeaten run to three games. Manager’s side has shown defensive resilience, conceding just two goals in its last three outings. Prior to the draw, Independiente earned a 2-1 home win over Argentinos Juniors Res. on Feb. 13, a 2-0 victory at Instituto Res. on Jan. 11, and a 1-0 win at Godoy Cruz Res. on Jan. 3, before opening its campaign with a 2-2 home stalemate against Gimnasia La Plata Res. on Dec. 27.

River Plate Res. (3-1-1 in its last five) enters on a high note, thrashing Colón Res. 4-0 on March 29 in its most recent fixture. That dominant performance followed a 1-0 loss at Talleres Córdoba Res. on Feb. 14. Earlier results included a 3-1 win at Banfield Res. on Jan. 12 and a 4-3 victory at Defensa y Justicia Res. on Jan. 8. River’s attack has been potent, scoring 11 goals across its last three wins.

Statistical projections offer contrasting outlooks. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 1-0 victory for River Plate Res. However, the same outlet’s ELO system gives Independiente Res. a 73 percent probability of winning, suggesting the hosts hold a significant edge in overall form and home advantage.

Looking ahead, both sides face road trips on May 16. River Plate Res. will host Gimnasia La Plata Res., while Independiente Res. travels to Arsenal Res.

Saturday’s match marks the first meeting this season between the two reserve sides. River Plate Res. will aim to build on its recent scoring form, while Independiente Res. will lean on its defensive solidity and home support in the Buenos Aires suburb.