Estudiantes vs. Independiente: Where to watch the Torneo Apertura 2026 match today

Estudiantes de La Plata and Independiente are set to clash in the first round of the Torneo Clausura 2026 group stage this Sunday at 5:15 PM. The match, officiated by Pablo Dóvalo, will take place at the UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports. Fans can also follow real-time updates and statistics on canchallena.com.

Estudiantes demonstrated strong performance in the Apertura group stage, leading their group with 31 points. However, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Racing. The team aims to improve its consistency and contend for the title in the upcoming Clausura tournament.

Independiente also concluded their Apertura campaign in the round of 16. For the second half of the year, they will compete in the Clausura and the Copa Argentina, where they have already advanced to the last 16. Coach Gustavo Quinteros has requested the signings of Maximiliano Meza and Santiago Mele, while the club has released four players deemed surplus to requirements: Nicolás Freire, Milton Valenzuela, Federico Mancuello, and Ignacio Malcorra.

Betting platforms indicate Estudiantes as the favorite to win the match, with odds of up to 2.17 for their victory, compared to 3.71 for an Independiente win. A draw is priced around 3.10.