BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Interstat) — A Copa Argentina clash on Wednesday pits an undefeated tournament favorite against a lower-division home side riding its own perfect cup run as CAI Rivadavia hosts Argentinos Juniors.

The match, scheduled for Nov. 5, 2025, features a stark contrast in form and stature. Argentinos Juniors enters with a flawless 5-0-0 record in this competition. However, they are looking to rebound from a 2-0 road loss to Barracas Central in league play on Nov. 1, which snapped a run of positive results that included a 3-1 win over Newell’s Old Boys.

CAI Rivadavia, while holding a less imposing overall record of 5-3-9 across all competitions, is also perfect in the Copa Argentina at 2-0-0. Their most recent result was a 2-1 victory over Central Cordoba on July 30. Their cup run has been a bright spot in an otherwise inconsistent campaign.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, potentially forcing a penalty shootout to decide which club advances.

The matchup is a classic cup test, pitting the established top-flight quality of Argentinos Juniors against the determined, home-pitch advantage of CAI Rivadavia. Argentinos Juniors will be heavily favored based on their overall season (23-10-13) and dominant cup form, but must overcome the letdown of their recent league defeat.