Argentinos Juniors host Gimnasia La Plata this Sunday, 13 September, in a Liga Profesional Argentina fixture, as the BBC noted in its preview of the match. The La Paternal side have taken just two draws and three defeats in their last five league games, while Gimnasia arrive in slightly better shape over the same stretch.
Where each side stands
Argentinos drew 0-0 with Barracas Central in their most recent outing, played on 7 September 2026. Before that they beat Aldosivi 2-1, drew 1-1 with Lanús and lost 2-0 to River Plate.
Gimnasia, for their part, come off wins of 2-1 over Tigre and 2-1 over Rosario Central. They also suffered a 4-0 defeat to Estudiantes and lost 3-2 to Gimnasia de Mendoza. They closed their previous run with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo Riestra.
Argentinos' recent league record
| Match | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Barracas Central vs Argentinos JRS | 0-0 | 07/09/2026 |
| Argentinos JRS vs Aldosivi | 2-1 | 30/08/2026 |
| Lanús vs Argentinos JRS | 1-1 | 25/08/2026 |
| River Plate vs Argentinos JRS | 2-0 | 16/08/2026 |
| Argentinos JRS vs Racing Club | 2-1 | 09/08/2026 |
| Belgrano Córdoba vs Argentinos JRS | 0-1 | 01/08/2026 |
The head-to-head record
Across their three most recent meetings, the balance tilts slightly toward Gimnasia La Plata. Gimnasia won 2-0 on 3 May 2026 and also won 1-0 on 2 September 2024, while Argentinos Juniors' only win in that span came on 6 March 2024, when they triumphed 2-0.
With kickoff set for this Sunday, 13 September, Argentinos Juniors need a win to climb the table, a race that can be followed closely on the club's standings page. The squad set to feature in the match can be checked on the squad page, while the rest of the Liga Profesional calendar is laid out on the fixtures page.
