Argentina Liga Profesional

Betting on Liga Profesional Argentina 2026

Last updated Mar. 23, 2026

Liga Profesional Argentina predictions demand attention from serious bettors—this is a league where passion runs high, underdogs regularly upset giants, and packed stadiums create unpredictable atmospheres. From the Superclásico between Boca Juniors and River Plate to fierce provincial derbies, Argentine football delivers volatility that sharp bettors can exploit.

Betzoid brings you upcoming fixtures with current odds, league standings, and insights covering match predictions, over/under tips, and both teams to score markets. Check the latest matches below, then explore our analysis to inform your betting decisions.

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How Liga Profesional Argentina Works

Liga Profesional Argentina serves as the top tier of Argentine club football. Twenty-eight teams compete in a single round-robin format, with each club facing every opponent once per season. This structure produces 27 matchdays and guarantees intense competition from start to finish.

The league calendar typically runs from late January through December, aligning with the South American football season. Relegation operates on a three-year points average system rather than single-season performance. This unique mechanism protects clubs from one poor campaign while rewarding sustained excellence.

Champions earn direct entry to the Copa Libertadores group stage. Additional qualification spots go to runner-up finishers and Copa Argentina winners. Lower-placed teams enter the Copa Sudamericana, South America's secondary continental competition. Understanding how to bet on the Argentine top flight starts with grasping these structural elements—they shape motivation levels throughout the campaign.

Liga Profesional Argentina Table

Stats
Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
Apertura - Group A
1 Estudiantes L.P. 16 9 4 3 19/7 31
2 Boca Juniors 16 8 6 2 22/9 30
3 Velez Sarsfield 16 7 7 2 18/12 28
4 Talleres Cordoba 16 7 5 4 17/13 26
5 Independiente 16 6 6 4 24/20 24
6 Lanus 16 6 6 4 18/15 24
7 San Lorenzo 16 5 7 4 14/14 22
8 Union Santa Fe 16 5 6 5 24/20 21
9 Instituto Cordoba 16 6 3 7 17/17 21
10 Defensa Y Justicia 16 4 7 5 18/21 19
11 Gimnasia M. 16 5 4 7 14/22 19
12 Platense 16 3 7 6 10/15 16
13 Central Cordoba de Santiago 16 4 4 8 11/21 16
14 Newells Old Boys 16 3 6 7 15/27 15
15 Deportivo Riestra 16 1 8 7 5/12 11
Apertura - Group B
1 Independ. Rivadavia 16 10 4 2 29/15 34
2 River Plate 16 9 2 5 22/12 29
3 Argentinos JRS 16 8 5 3 17/13 29
4 Rosario Central 16 8 4 4 20/16 28
5 Belgrano Cordoba 16 7 5 4 17/13 26
6 Gimnasia L.P. 16 8 2 6 19/19 26
7 Huracan 16 5 7 4 17/13 22
8 Racing Club 16 5 6 5 17/15 21
9 Barracas Central 16 5 6 5 15/15 21
10 Tigre 16 4 8 4 18/15 20
11 Sarmiento Junin 16 6 1 9 13/20 19
12 Banfield 16 5 3 8 17/19 18
13 Atletico Tucuman 16 3 5 8 15/20 14
14 Aldosivi 16 0 8 8 6/19 8
15 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 16 1 2 13 5/24 5
Clausura - Group A
1 Velez Sarsfield 9 4 5 0 12/7 17
2 Defensa Y Justicia 9 5 2 2 11/9 17
3 Gimnasia M. 9 5 1 3 14/9 16
4 Instituto Cordoba 8 5 1 2 8/5 16
5 Boca Juniors 9 3 5 1 12/11 14
6 Union Santa Fe 9 4 1 4 16/14 13
7 Newells Old Boys 9 3 4 2 10/8 13
8 Independiente 8 4 1 3 7/6 13
9 Estudiantes L.P. 9 3 1 5 9/9 10
10 Lanus 8 3 1 4 8/8 10
11 San Lorenzo 8 3 1 4 3/5 10
12 Deportivo Riestra 8 2 3 3 8/7 9
13 Platense 9 2 3 4 9/14 9
14 Talleres Cordoba 9 2 2 5 10/14 8
15 Central Cordoba de Santiago 9 2 1 6 5/11 7
Clausura - Group B
1 Argentinos JRS 8 5 2 1 12/7 17
2 Sarmiento Junin 8 5 0 3 15/12 15
3 Gimnasia L.P. 8 5 0 3 12/12 15
4 Independ. Rivadavia 9 4 2 3 13/13 14
5 River Plate 9 4 1 4 12/10 13
6 Atletico Tucuman 9 3 4 2 7/5 13
7 Belgrano Cordoba 8 3 3 2 8/5 12
8 Tigre 8 3 3 2 7/5 12
9 Rosario Central 8 3 3 2 9/8 12
10 Barracas Central 8 3 2 3 4/5 11
11 Huracan 8 2 4 2 6/6 10
12 Banfield 8 2 1 5 8/13 7
13 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 8 1 3 4 3/9 6
14 Aldosivi 9 1 2 6 11/16 5
15 Racing Club 8 1 2 5 7/13 5
Home
Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
Apertura - Group A
1 Estudiantes L.P. 8 5 1 2 11/4 31
2 Boca Juniors 8 3 5 0 8/3 30
3 Velez Sarsfield 8 4 3 1 9/6 28
4 Talleres Cordoba 7 4 1 2 9/5 26
5 Independiente 8 4 3 1 15/9 24
6 Lanus 8 3 4 1 9/5 24
7 San Lorenzo 8 3 2 3 10/11 22
8 Union Santa Fe 8 3 4 1 11/5 21
9 Instituto Cordoba 8 4 1 3 11/8 21
10 Defensa Y Justicia 8 1 5 2 7/10 19
11 Gimnasia M. 8 4 1 3 9/8 19
12 Platense 8 2 2 4 4/8 16
13 Central Cordoba de Santiago 8 4 1 3 10/9 16
14 Newells Old Boys 8 1 4 3 6/10 15
15 Deportivo Riestra 8 1 5 2 4/4 11
Apertura - Group B
1 Independ. Rivadavia 9 6 1 2 19/10 34
2 River Plate 8 5 0 3 14/8 29
3 Argentinos JRS 9 6 3 0 10/4 29
4 Rosario Central 8 4 2 2 10/7 28
5 Belgrano Cordoba 8 4 2 2 11/5 26
6 Gimnasia L.P. 8 4 1 3 11/10 26
7 Huracan 8 4 1 3 11/8 22
8 Racing Club 7 2 3 2 7/7 21
9 Barracas Central 8 3 2 3 9/8 21
10 Tigre 8 3 4 1 11/8 20
11 Sarmiento Junin 8 5 1 2 9/6 19
12 Banfield 8 4 2 2 10/6 18
13 Atletico Tucuman 8 2 5 1 8/6 14
14 Aldosivi 8 0 7 1 3/5 8
15 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 8 1 1 6 4/10 5
Clausura - Group A
1 Velez Sarsfield 4 3 1 0 4/1 17
2 Defensa Y Justicia 5 4 1 0 8/3 17
3 Gimnasia M. 4 3 1 0 8/3 16
4 Instituto Cordoba 3 3 0 0 4/1 16
5 Boca Juniors 4 3 1 0 6/2 14
6 Union Santa Fe 4 3 0 1 10/6 13
7 Newells Old Boys 5 3 2 0 8/4 13
8 Independiente 4 1 1 2 1/4 13
9 Estudiantes L.P. 5 3 1 1 9/3 10
10 Lanus 5 2 1 2 4/5 10
11 San Lorenzo 4 3 0 1 3/2 10
12 Deportivo Riestra 4 2 1 1 6/2 9
13 Platense 4 0 3 1 4/8 9
14 Talleres Cordoba 5 1 2 2 5/9 8
15 Central Cordoba de Santiago 4 1 0 3 1/4 7
Clausura - Group B
1 Argentinos JRS 3 3 0 0 7/2 17
2 Sarmiento Junin 4 3 0 1 8/4 15
3 Gimnasia L.P. 4 3 0 1 7/4 15
4 Independ. Rivadavia 4 4 0 0 11/6 14
5 River Plate 5 2 1 2 7/5 13
6 Atletico Tucuman 5 0 3 2 2/4 13
7 Belgrano Cordoba 5 2 1 2 6/5 12
8 Tigre 4 2 2 0 3/1 12
9 Rosario Central 4 1 2 1 4/4 12
10 Barracas Central 4 1 1 2 2/3 11
11 Huracan 4 1 3 0 2/1 10
12 Banfield 3 1 0 2 5/7 7
13 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 5 1 2 2 1/3 6
14 Aldosivi 4 1 1 2 5/6 5
15 Racing Club 5 1 1 3 5/8 5
Away
Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
Apertura - Group A
1 Estudiantes L.P. 8 4 3 1 8/3 31
2 Boca Juniors 8 5 1 2 14/6 30
3 Velez Sarsfield 8 3 4 1 9/6 28
4 Talleres Cordoba 9 3 4 2 8/8 26
5 Independiente 8 2 3 3 9/11 24
6 Lanus 8 3 2 3 9/10 24
7 San Lorenzo 8 2 5 1 4/3 22
8 Union Santa Fe 8 2 2 4 13/15 21
9 Instituto Cordoba 8 2 2 4 6/9 21
10 Defensa Y Justicia 8 3 2 3 11/11 19
11 Gimnasia M. 8 1 3 4 5/14 19
12 Platense 8 1 5 2 6/7 16
13 Central Cordoba de Santiago 8 0 3 5 1/12 16
14 Newells Old Boys 8 2 2 4 9/17 15
15 Deportivo Riestra 8 0 3 5 1/8 11
Apertura - Group B
1 Independ. Rivadavia 7 4 3 0 10/5 34
2 River Plate 8 4 2 2 8/4 29
3 Argentinos JRS 7 2 2 3 7/9 29
4 Rosario Central 8 4 2 2 10/9 28
5 Belgrano Cordoba 8 3 3 2 6/8 26
6 Gimnasia L.P. 8 4 1 3 8/9 26
7 Huracan 8 1 6 1 6/5 22
8 Racing Club 9 3 3 3 10/8 21
9 Barracas Central 8 2 4 2 6/7 21
10 Tigre 8 1 4 3 7/7 20
11 Sarmiento Junin 8 1 0 7 4/14 19
12 Banfield 8 1 1 6 7/13 18
13 Atletico Tucuman 8 1 0 7 7/14 14
14 Aldosivi 8 0 1 7 3/14 8
15 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 8 0 1 7 1/14 5
Clausura - Group A
1 Velez Sarsfield 5 1 4 0 8/6 17
2 Defensa Y Justicia 4 1 1 2 3/6 17
3 Gimnasia M. 5 2 0 3 6/6 16
4 Instituto Cordoba 5 2 1 2 4/4 16
5 Boca Juniors 5 0 4 1 6/9 14
6 Union Santa Fe 5 1 1 3 6/8 13
7 Newells Old Boys 4 0 2 2 2/4 13
8 Independiente 4 3 0 1 6/2 13
9 Estudiantes L.P. 4 0 0 4 0/6 10
10 Lanus 3 1 0 2 4/3 10
11 San Lorenzo 4 0 1 3 0/3 10
12 Deportivo Riestra 4 0 2 2 2/5 9
13 Platense 5 2 0 3 5/6 9
14 Talleres Cordoba 4 1 0 3 5/5 8
15 Central Cordoba de Santiago 5 1 1 3 4/7 7
Clausura - Group B
1 Argentinos JRS 5 2 2 1 5/5 17
2 Sarmiento Junin 4 2 0 2 7/8 15
3 Gimnasia L.P. 4 2 0 2 5/8 15
4 Independ. Rivadavia 5 0 2 3 2/7 14
5 River Plate 4 2 0 2 5/5 13
6 Atletico Tucuman 4 3 1 0 5/1 13
7 Belgrano Cordoba 3 1 2 0 2/0 12
8 Tigre 4 1 1 2 4/4 12
9 Rosario Central 4 2 1 1 5/4 12
10 Barracas Central 4 2 1 1 2/2 11
11 Huracan 4 1 1 2 4/5 10
12 Banfield 5 1 1 3 3/6 7
13 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 3 0 1 2 2/6 6
14 Aldosivi 5 0 1 4 6/10 5
15 Racing Club 3 0 1 2 2/5 5

Argentine football carries a distinctive character that separates it from European leagues. Matches historically average between 2.3 and 2.6 goals—slightly lower than top European competitions. Defensive organization and tactical discipline remain hallmarks of the division.

Home advantage plays a significant role in Argentine football betting odds. Passionate crowds create hostile atmospheres, and home win rates traditionally hover around 48-52% across seasons. Away victories occur less frequently than in European top flights—traveling teams face genuine challenges beyond the pitch.

Betzoid tracks card patterns across the league, and the data reveals a physically demanding competition. Referees average 4.5 to 5.5 yellow cards per match historically. Red cards appear more often than in Europe, affecting match dynamics and creating opportunities for bettors using high-stakes sportsbooks who recognize shifting momentum.

Best Markets for Liga Profesional Argentina Betting

Liga Profesional Argentina odds span numerous markets, but certain options suit the league's characteristics better than others. Successful bettors focus on markets that align with Argentine football's tendencies.

  • Match Result (1X2): Home favorites deliver consistent value given strong home advantage. Backing hosts at odds between 1.60 and 2.00 historically yields positive returns over full seasons.
  • Under 2.5 Goals: Argentine top-flight over/under tips often point toward unders. The league's defensive mentality means this line hits approximately 50-55% of the time historically.
  • Both Teams to Score — No: Clean sheets occur frequently. BTTS markets favor the "no" option, especially when mid-table sides face each other.
  • Card Markets: Given high card averages, over 4.5 cards represents a reliable selection. Derby matches and relegation six-pointers push totals even higher.
  • Asian Handicaps: These offer value when big clubs face promoted teams. Handicap lines around -1.5 for favorites often present fair prices.

Market selection should match the specific fixture profile rather than applying blanket strategies across all matches.

Liga Profesional Argentina Players stats

Goals
Player Club Goals Penalties Matches
1 C. Tarragona Union Santa Fe 14 2 26
2 A. Módica Gimnasia M. 12 2 21
3 J. Caicedo Huracan 12 3 23
4 G. Ávalos Independiente 11 2 23
5 J. Marabel Sarmiento Junin 11 4 24
6 F. Sartori Independ. Rivadavia 8 0 22
7 M. Torres Gimnasia L.P. 8 3 20
8 I. Russo Tigre 7 0 24
9 D. Romero Tigre 7 0 12
10 A. Arce Independ. Rivadavia 7 1 18
11 Á. Di María Rosario Central 7 2 21
12 M. Santos Central Cordoba de Santiago 7 2 19
13 L. Díaz Atletico Tucuman 7 3 19
14 M. Méndez Banfield 6 0 16
15 M. Merentiel Boca Juniors 6 0 21
16 D. Aquino Lanus 6 0 20
17 Tiziano Perrota Banfield 6 0 17
18 M. Lanzini Velez Sarsfield 6 0 26
19 S. Driussi River Plate 6 0 18
20 R. Auzmendi San Lorenzo 6 0 16
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Assists
Player Team Assists Matches
1 F. Lencioni Gimnasia M. 7 25
2 J. Palacios Union Santa Fe 7 23
3 L. Passerini Belgrano Cordoba 7 22
4 J. Gutiérrez Defensa Y Justicia 6 25
5 G. Ávalos Independiente 5 23
6 M. Fernández Independ. Rivadavia 5 22
7 D. Valdés Velez Sarsfield 5 19
8 A. Steimbach Gimnasia L.P. 5 23
9 R. Profini Union Santa Fe 5 18
10 S. Villa Independ. Rivadavia 5 14
11 J. Marabel Sarmiento Junin 4 24
12 Á. Di María Rosario Central 4 21
13 N. Fernández Belgrano Cordoba 4 25
14 M. Pellegrini Velez Sarsfield 4 20
15 J. Campaz Rosario Central 4 19
16 A. Molinas Defensa Y Justicia 4 15
17 Ó. Cortés Huracan 4 24
18 S. López Banfield 4 24
19 R. Carrera Lanus 4 22
20 S. Solari Racing Club 4 20
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Cards
Player Team Matches Minutes Red Yellow
1 M. Di Cesare Racing Club 17 1385 2 8
2 J. Insaurralde Sarmiento Junin 21 1870 2 7
3 N. Meriano Banfield 20 1406 2 4
4 A. Martínez Racing Club 20 1635 2 3
5 F. Saavedra Gimnasia M. 13 953 2 2
6 L. Lescano Huracan 8 308 2 2
7 R. Riquelme Talleres Cordoba 4 333 2 1
8 C. Ibáñez Huracan 21 1786 1 11
9 J. Caicedo Huracan 23 1994 1 11
10 A. Cuello San Lorenzo 24 2137 1 8
11 A. Steimbach Gimnasia L.P. 23 1883 1 8
12 J. Goitía Deportivo Riestra 21 1135 1 7
13 F. Vázquez Belgrano Cordoba 25 1721 1 6
14 T. Palacios Estudiantes L.P. 18 1555 1 6
15 L. Morales Belgrano Cordoba 26 2193 1 5
16 M. Galarza Talleres Cordoba 25 2075 1 5
17 J. Palacios Union Santa Fe 23 1897 1 5
18 E. Martínez Gimnasia L.P. 23 2066 1 5
19 L. Carrizo Huracan 16 1323 1 5
20 C. Tarragona Union Santa Fe 26 2311 1 4
21 S. Sosa Defensa Y Justicia 24 2081 1 4
22 F. Vera River Plate 22 1708 1 4
23 G. Maffini Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 19 1656 1 4
24 I. Fernández Gimnasia L.P. 24 1983 0 10
25 F. Ibarra Rosario Central 24 2168 0 10
26 F. Álvarez Argentinos JRS 26 2454 0 9
27 R. Carrera Lanus 22 1368 0 9
28 F. Miño Deportivo Riestra 22 1587 0 9
29 I. Miramón Gimnasia L.P. 21 1638 0 9
30 F. Alarcón Instituto Cordoba 21 1837 0 9
31 L. Martínez River Plate 27 2478 0 8
32 A. Maciel Central Cordoba de Santiago 23 2106 0 8
33 I. Villalba Independ. Rivadavia 22 1692 0 8
34 L. Vargas Union Santa Fe 22 1890 0 8
35 A. Max Gimnasia L.P. 21 1519 0 8
36 C. Izquierdoz Lanus 21 1924 0 8
37 J. Contrera Sarmiento Junin 20 1225 0 8
38 L. Paredes Boca Juniors 20 1416 0 8
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Smart Tips for Betting on Argentine Football

Effective tips for this league require understanding local context that statistics alone cannot capture. Our analysis identifies several patterns worth incorporating into your approach.

  • Respect the Superclásico effect: Boca Juniors versus River Plate transcends normal form analysis. These fixtures produce unpredictable results regardless of league positions—consider avoiding outright winner bets.
  • Track altitude fixtures: Teams traveling to high-altitude venues face physical challenges. Matches in elevated locations historically see different patterns than lowland fixtures.
  • Monitor relegation averages: The three-year average system creates unique motivations. Teams mathematically safe may still fight desperately to improve their average.
  • Watch for Libertadores weeks: Clubs juggling continental commitments often rotate squads. Winner predictions should factor in midweek fixture congestion for top sides competing in major international tournaments.
  • Early season caution: February and March matches feature teams still finding rhythm after the Southern Hemisphere summer break. Match predictions become more reliable from April onward.

Patience separates profitable bettors from recreational punters. Wait for fixtures that match your identified value criteria rather than betting every matchday.

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Betting on Argentine football should remain entertainment, never a financial strategy. Set clear limits before each betting session and stick to them regardless of results. Never chase losses or stake money you cannot afford to lose.

Take regular breaks from betting activity. If gambling stops feeling enjoyable, step away immediately. Support resources exist through organizations like GamCare and Gambling Therapy for anyone who needs assistance. Responsible betting protects both your bankroll and wellbeing.

Argentine football's intensity and competitive depth create consistent value across multiple markets—whether you're targeting winner predictions or exploring BTTS opportunities. Odds and standings refresh regularly, so bookmark this page for your pre-match research. Always stake within your limits and treat betting as entertainment, not income.