How to watch Independiente vs Sarmiento TODAY; Primera Division Argentina matchday 1 broadcast

The Independiente vs Sarmiento match will be broadcast on Fanatiz, AFA Play, and TyC Sports Internacional on Friday, January 24, at 5:15 PM ET / 2:15 PM PT. From the Estadio Libertadores de América - Ricardo Enrique Bochini, Independiente, led by Julio Cesar Vaccari, will look to start strong in Matchday 1 of the 2025 Torneo Apertura. On the other hand, Sarmiento, under Javier Sanguinetti, will aim to surprise the home team in this crucial matchup for both sides.

How is Independiente performing?

Independiente finished last year with a solid run in their final matches, showcasing impressive offensive capabilities. In their most recent game, they defeated Defensor Sporting 5-2 in a friendly, demonstrating their ability to control the game and capitalize on their opponents' defensive errors. Previously, in the final matchday of the last tournament, they drew 0-0 against Boca Juniors, successfully containing one of the strongest teams in the league but lacking precision in attack.

In earlier matches, Independiente secured victories of 2-1 against Atletico Tucuman and 2-0 over Central Cordoba, highlighting noticeable improvements in their defensive organization and efficiency in taking chances. However, they have also experienced setbacks, such as the 2-1 defeat to Newell’s Old Boys, which exposed issues when facing teams that apply high pressing.

Recent Independiente matches:

• Jan. 18: Defensor Sporting 2-5 Independiente
• Dec. 14: Boca Juniors 0-0 Independiente
• Dec. 9: Independiente 2-1 Atletico Tucuman
• Dec. 1: Independiente 2-0 Central Cordoba
• Nov. 26: Newell’s Old Boys 2-1 Independiente

How is Sarmiento performing?

Sarmiento enters this match following a challenging previous season, marked by inconsistent results that placed them in the lower half of the table. In their most recent match, they drew 1-1 against Banfield, where their defensive efforts stood out, though their struggles in creating danger in the attacking third were evident. Prior to this, they also recorded a 1-1 draw against Defensa y Justicia, showing slight improvements in their defensive solidity while still lacking attacking firepower.

In earlier games, they suffered a 1-0 loss to Velez Sarsfield in a tightly contested match with few clear opportunities. However, they secured a narrow 1-0 win over Platense, boosting their confidence before the end of the last tournament. Despite these victories, losses to teams like Talleres and Boca Juniors highlight the need for tactical adjustments to achieve greater consistency.

Recent Sarmiento matches:

• Dec. 13: Banfield 1-1 Sarmiento
• Dec. 6: Sarmiento 1-1 Defensa y Justicia
• Dec. 1: Velez Sarsfield 1-0 Sarmiento
• Nov. 26: Sarmiento 1-0 Platense
• Nov. 21: Talleres 2-0 Sarmiento

Possible lineups

Independiente:

• Rodrigo Rey
• Federico Vera
• Kevin Lomonaco
• Sebastian Valdez
• Adrian Sporle
• Felipe Loyola
• Ivan Marcone
• Lautaro Millan
• Santiago Montiel
• Gabriel Avalos
• Diego Tarzia

Sarmiento:

• Lucas Acosta
• Alex Vigo
• Facundo Roncaglia
• Juan Manuel Insaurralde
• Yair Arismendi
• Manuel Garcia
• Tomas Guiacobini
• Leandro Suhr
• Federico Paradela
• Joaquin Gho
• Ivan Morales

Predictions

Odds:

• Independiente: -186
• Draw: +270
• Sarmiento: +575

Match details

• Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
• Time: 5:15 PM ET / 2:15 PM PT
• Tournament: Torneo Apertura 2025, Primera Division Argentina
• Stadium: Estadio Libertadores de América - Ricardo Enrique Bochini

How to watch Independiente vs Sarmiento live?

• Broadcast: Fanatiz, AFA Play, TyC Sports Internacional