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Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Round 6
- Ángel Correa 11'
- Thiago Silvero 43' (og)
- Diego Valdés 61'
- Manuel Lanzini 79'
9°C What to know
River Plate host Vélez Sarsfield in round 6 of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol on Monday 24 August 2026. Kickoff is at 01:15 Mecca time at Estadio Mâs Monumental, Capital Federal. River Plate are #14 in the table and Vélez Sarsfield are #3. The match is on TV in 1 country, on channels including TNT Sports, MAX.
- The table says one thing, the predictions another: River Plate are the favourites.
- Vélez Sarsfield are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
- Vélez Sarsfield sit #3, River Plate are down in #14. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
- River Plate go into this one with 3 players out.
Which channel shows River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield?
Channels showing this match, by country.
ArgentinaMatch prediction
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
River PlateLineups
River PlateMatch stats
Who is out: River Plate and Vélez Sarsfield
River Plate
Aníbal Moreno Back Problems
Juan Carlos Portillo Cruciate Ligament Tear, until 31 Oct
Agustín Ruberto Cruciate Ligament Tear, until 31 Dec
Vélez Sarsfield
Jano Gordon Cruciate Ligament Tear
Stadium: Estadio Mâs Monumental
Table: Liga Profesional de Fútbol
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Independiente Rivadavia |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 17 |
| 3 |  Argentinos Juniors |
16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 29 |
| 3 | Vélez Sarsfield |
16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | +6 | 28 |
| 4 |  Rosario Central |
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 28 |
| 5 |  Boca Juniors |
10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 17 |
| 5 |  Belgrano |
10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +4 | 16 |
| 6 |  Gimnasia La Plata |
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 6 |  Independiente |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Huracán |
16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | +4 | 22 |
| 7 |  Lanús |
10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 16 |
| 8 | River Plate |
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +1 | 13 |
| 9 |  Instituto |
16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 |  Unión Santa Fe |
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +1 | 13 |
| 10 |  Defensa y Justicia |
16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| 10 |  San Lorenzo |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| 10 |  Tigre |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 11 |  Estudiantes |
10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza |
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 |  Sarmiento |
16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | -7 | 19 |
| 11 |  Barracas Central |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| 12 |  Banfield |
16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 |  Atlético Tucumán |
16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 14 |
| 13 |  Platense |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 9 |
| 14 |  Talleres Córdoba |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 8 |
| 14 |  Newell's Old Boys |
16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -12 | 15 |
| 14 |  Racing Club |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Aldosivi |
16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -13 | 8 |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra |
16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 |  Central Cordoba SdE |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Estudiantes de Río Cuarto |
16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | -19 | 5 |
Questions and answers
What time does River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield kick off?
River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 01:15 Mecca time (22:15 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield?
The match is on TV in 1 country. Channels include TNT Sports, MAX. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.
Where is River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield being played?
At Estadio Mâs Monumental in Capital Federal, which holds 102,733 people.
Who is expected to win, River Plate or Vélez Sarsfield?
River Plate 51%, draw 26%, Vélez Sarsfield 22%.
How can I watch River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield if it isn't shown in my country?
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