BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Interstat) — A surging Deportivo Riestra will look to extend its unbeaten run in the Primera Nacional when it visits an inconsistent Almagro on Friday, Oct. 31, in a key Argentine second-division clash.

Riestra enters the match in formidable league form, sitting near the top of the table with a record of 9-1-3. The visitors are riding a wave of momentum, unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 1-0 home victory over Instituto AC Cordoba on Oct. 20.

In contrast, Almagro has struggled for consistency this season, posting a 13-15-9 league record. The team has shown flashes of capability, however, coming off a 2-1 away win against Atletico Tucuman on Oct. 20. Their form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six outings.

The matchup pits Riestra’s stout defense, which has conceded just one goal in its last four league matches, against an Almagro side that has proven it can score but has also been vulnerable at the back.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, highlighting the perceived competitive balance despite the disparity in the teams’ league standings. The game will be a test of Riestra’s title credentials against an Almagro squad desperate for points to improve its position.