San Lorenzo vs. Deportivo Riestra: Copa Argentina 2026 clash details and odds

San Lorenzo is set to clash with Deportivo Riestra this Friday in a crucial round of 16 match in the Copa Argentina 2026. The stakes are high, as the victor will advance to face Gimnasia de La Plata, a team that has already secured its spot by eliminating Acassuso.

The match is scheduled for 6:45 PM Argentine time at the Nuevo Francisco Urbano stadium in Morón. Álvaro Carranza will officiate, with live television coverage provided by TyC Sports and streaming available through TyC Sports Play. For those following online, minute-by-minute updates and statistics will be accessible on canchallena.com.

San Lorenzo earned their place in this round by defeating Deportivo Rincón 5-0, with goals from Guzmán Corujo, Luciano Vietto, an own goal by Gregorio Rodríguez, Alexis Cuello, and Matías Reali. Meanwhile, Deportivo Riestra advanced by narrowly beating Deportivo Maipú, thanks to a single goal from Ángel Stringa.

This encounter follows a recent 1-1 draw between the two teams on March 25th in the Apertura tournament group stage, with goals from Anthony Alonso for Riestra and Alexis Cuello for San Lorenzo. Historically, their matchups have been closely contested, with one win apiece and two draws in their four previous encounters.

Betting markets indicate San Lorenzo as the favorite to win and secure passage to the next round. Odds reflect this confidence, with San Lorenzo offered at 1.75, while a Deportivo Riestra victory is priced at 5.55. A draw in regular time is estimated at around 3.35.