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Season 2025

Copa Argentina — Today's Matches

Live scores, upcoming kick-offs, and finished results for today. Data refreshes automatically so you never miss a moment.

Copa Argentina — Playoffs

1st Round

ELEstudiantes L.P.2
SBSarmiento de La Banda1
2–1
RPRiver Plate2
CBCiudad de Bolívar0
2–0
GLGimnasia L.P.1
DEDeportivo Español0
1–0
NCNueva Chicago0
GMGimnasia M.2
0–2
DJDefensa Y Justicia3
RCRacing Cordoba1
3–1
ATAtletico Tucuman2
ABAll Boys1
2–1
IIndependiente2
SBSportivo Belgrano0
2–0
PPlatense2
AQArgentino Quilmes0
2–0
HHuracan2
SFSan Martin Formosa1
2–1
ICInstituto Cordoba3
DMDeportivo Madryn0
3–0
TTigre3
BBerazategui0
3–0
SJSarmiento Junin0
CCCentral Cordoba1
0–1
BCBelgrano Cordoba3
RPReal Pilar1
3–1
QQuilmes1
CSCentral Cordoba de Santiago0
1–0
GCGodoy Cruz0
EExcursionistas1
0–1
RCRosario Central1
LALos Andes0
1–0
VSVelez Sarsfield1
MMidland0
1–0
DBDefensores De Belgrano2
BCBarracas Central0
2–0
UFUnion Santa Fe3
CColegiales1
3–1
BJBoca Juniors5
AMArgentino Monte Maíz0
5–0
LLanus4
GLGeneral Lamadrid0
4–0
BBanfield1
VMVilla Mitre0
1–0
IRIndepend. Rivadavia1
CECA Estudiantes0
1–0
RCRacing Club2
SSantamarina0
2–0
AJArgentinos JRS3
CNCentral Norte0
3–0

Round of 16

AJArgentinos JRS2
AAldosivi1
2–1
IRIndepend. Rivadavia2
CCCentral Cordoba1
2–1
RCRacing Club3
DRDeportivo Riestra0
3–0
ATAtletico Tucuman2
NBNewells Old Boys3
2–3
TTigre1
SLSan Lorenzo0
1–0
BCBelgrano Cordoba2
IIndependiente0
2–0
HHuracan0
LLanus2
0–2

Quarter-finals

TTigre1
IRIndepend. Rivadavia3
1–3
BCBelgrano Cordoba3
NBNewells Old Boys1
3–1
RPRiver Plate1
RCRacing Club0
1–0
LLanus0
AJArgentinos JRS1
0–1

Semi-finals

BCBelgrano Cordoba1
AJArgentinos JRS2
1–2

Copa Argentina — Results

The latest 25 completed matches in the Copa Argentina. The highest-scoring result was Talleres Cordoba 3–3 Deportivo Armenio. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.

HomeScoreAway
Final
2 – 2
Independ. RivadaviaIR
2 – 2
AJArgentinos JRS
2025-11-06PEN
Semi-finals
0 – 0
Independ. RivadaviaIR
0 – 0
RPRiver Plate
2025-10-25PEN
1 – 2
Belgrano CordobaBC
1 – 2
AJArgentinos JRS
2025-10-24FT
Quarter-finals
0 – 1
Racing ClubRC
0 – 1
RPRiver Plate
2025-10-02FT
1 – 3
Newells Old BoysNB
1 – 3
BCBelgrano Cordoba
2025-09-17FT
1 – 0
Argentinos JRSAJ
1 – 0
LLanus
2025-09-09FT
1 – 3
TigreT
1 – 3
IRIndepend. Rivadavia
2025-09-06FT
Round of 16
0 – 0
Union Santa FeUF
0 – 0
RPRiver Plate
2025-08-29PEN
2 – 3
Atletico TucumanAT
2 – 3
NBNewells Old Boys
2025-08-13FT
3 – 0
Racing ClubRC
3 – 0
DRDeportivo Riestra
2025-08-03FT
0 – 1
San LorenzoSL
0 – 1
TTigre
2025-08-02FT
2 – 0
LanusL
2 – 0
HHuracan
2025-08-01FT
2 – 0
Belgrano CordobaBC
2 – 0
IIndependiente
2025-08-01FT
1 – 2
AldosiviA
1 – 2
AJArgentinos JRS
2025-08-01FT
2 – 1
Independ. RivadaviaIR
2 – 1
CCCentral Cordoba
2025-07-30FT
Round of 32
0 – 3
San Martin TucumanST
0 – 3
RPRiver Plate
2025-08-03FT
1 – 2
Boca JuniorsBJ
1 – 2
ATAtletico Tucuman
2025-07-24FT
0 – 0
San LorenzoSL
0 – 0
QQuilmes
2025-07-05PEN
0 – 0
Instituto CordobaIC
0 – 0
HHuracan
2025-07-03PEN
2 – 2
PlatenseP
2 – 2
IRIndepend. Rivadavia
2025-07-03PEN
3 – 1
Racing ClubRC
3 – 1
SSSan Martin S.J.
2025-07-02FT
1 – 2
Gimnasia M.GM
1 – 2
IIndependiente
2025-06-29FT
0 – 0
Rosario CentralRC
0 – 0
UFUnion Santa Fe
2025-06-28PEN
3 – 2
Belgrano CordobaBC
3 – 2
DBDefensores De Belgrano
2025-06-28FT
2 – 0
TigreT
2 – 0
BBanfield
2025-06-26FT
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Copa Argentina — Team Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 56 teams in the Copa Argentina. Argentinos JRS leads with 5 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

Copa Argentina — Betting Insights

Copa Argentina 2025 — key betting statistics across 46 matches played. Games average 2.57 goals, with 34.8% seeing both teams score and 52.2% finishing with over 2.5 goals. Home sides win 65.2% of the time while 0.0% of matches end in a draw. Clean sheets are kept in 65.2% of games, and the most common scoreline is 2-0. Use these metrics to calibrate over/under, BTTS, and correct-score strategies.

2.57Goals / Match
34.8%Both Score %
52.2%Over 2.5 / 5.5 %
76.1%Over 1.5 %
21.7%Over 3.5 %
65.2%Home Win %
0.0%Draw %
34.8%Away Win %
65.2%Clean Sheet %
0.0%0-0 %
1.65Avg Home Goals
0.91Avg Away Goals
2.9Cards/Match
+31.90Home Advantage

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequently occurring final scorelines sorted by frequency. Each bar shows the number of matches and percentage ending with that exact score. Common scorelines help calibrate correct-score betting — a scoreline appearing in 15% or more of matches may offer value at typical odds.

2-0
19.6%(9)
1-0
13.0%(6)
0-1
10.9%(5)
3-0
8.7%(4)
3-1
8.7%(4)
2-1
8.7%(4)
1-2
8.7%(4)
0-2
4.3%(2)
0-3
4.3%(2)
1-3
4.3%(2)
2.57
Avg goals / game
118
Total goals
76
Home goals
42
Away goals
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Copa Argentina — Season Trends

Goals distribution across 15-minute periods of play, revealing when goals are most likely to be scored. This is critical for live betting strategies — leagues with high concentrations of late goals (76-90 min) may offer value in late-goal markets, while first-half dominant leagues favor early cash-out strategies.

0-15
8.5%
16-30
13.6%
31-45
23.7%
46-60
18.6%
61-75
14.4%
76-90
21.2%

Top Scorers

The top 15 goalscorers in the Copa Argentina 2025 season. A. Martínez leads with 16 goals, followed by G. Ávalos (16) and E. Cetré (16). These 15 players have scored 149 goals combined — key data for anytime goalscorer bets and understanding which teams depend on a single attacker.

  1. 1AM
    A. MartínezRacing Club
    16goals
  2. 2GÁ
    G. ÁvalosIndependiente
    16goals
  3. 3EC
    E. CetréEstudiantes L.P.
    16goals
  4. 4MM
    M. MerentielBoca Juniors
    14goals
  5. 5MB
    M. BorjaRiver Plate
    10goals
  6. 6FS
    F. SuárezInstituto Cordoba
    9goals
  7. 7MG
    M. GiménezIndependiente
    9goals
  8. 8VM
    V. MalcorraRosario Central
    8goals
  9. 9AB
    A. BalboaRacing Club
    8goals
  10. 10GG
    G. GaloppoRiver Plate
    8goals
  11. 11TP
    T. PalaciosEstudiantes L.P.
    7goals
  12. 12RM
    R. MartínezPlatense
    7goals
  13. 13BB
    B. BarticciottoTalleres Cordoba
    7goals
  14. 14MR
    M. RodríguezPlatense
    7goals
  15. 15MM
    M. MezaRiver Plate
    7goals

Top Assists

The leading assist providers in the Copa Argentina 2025 season. V. Malcorra tops the chart with 8 assists, followed by S. Villa (6) and E. Cetré (5). Assist leaders are often key creators whose involvement boosts their team's goalscoring — valuable context for both goalscorer and team performance markets.

  1. 1VM
    V. MalcorraRosario Central
    8Assists
  2. 2SV
    S. VillaIndepend. Rivadavia
    6Assists
  3. 3EC
    E. CetréEstudiantes L.P.
    5Assists
  4. 4TP
    T. PalaciosEstudiantes L.P.
    5Assists
  5. 5NB
    N. BenegasDeportivo Riestra
    5Assists
  6. 6GH
    G. HachenSan Martin Tucuman
    5Assists
  7. 7AO
    A. OcampoPlatense
    5Assists
  8. 8MG
    M. GarayTigre
    5Assists
  9. 9AM
    A. MartínezRacing Club
    4Assists
  10. 10MM
    M. MerentielBoca Juniors
    4Assists
  11. 11MM
    M. MezaRiver Plate
    4Assists
  12. 12LC
    L. CabralIndependiente
    4Assists
  13. 13FM
    F. MaterArgentinos JRS
    4Assists
  14. 14CP
    C. PalaciosBoca Juniors
    4Assists
  15. 15BA
    B. AguirreBoca Juniors
    4Assists

Top Cards

Disciplinary leaders in the Copa Argentina 2025 season. M. Céliz has received the most yellow cards with 13, followed by F. Alarcón (12) and A. Martínez (12) — 155 yellows in total among listed players. On the red card side, C. Lema leads with 3. Card counts are essential for bookings markets and assessing which players are suspension risks.

Yellow Cards

  1. 1MC
    M. CélizDeportivo Riestra
    13
  2. 2FA
    F. AlarcónInstituto Cordoba
    12
  3. 3AM
    A. MartínezRacing Club
    12
  4. 4CL
    C. LemaBoca Juniors
    11
  5. 5FD
    F. DíazInstituto Cordoba
    11
  6. 6JG
    J. GoitíaDeportivo Riestra
    11
  7. 7JR
    J. RomañaSan Lorenzo
    11
  8. 8RF
    R. FernándezIndependiente
    10
  9. 9CF
    C. FerreiraArgentinos JRS
    10
  10. 10MA
    M. AcuñaRiver Plate
    9

Red Cards

  1. 1CL
    C. LemaBoca Juniors
    3
  2. 2MA
    M. AcuñaRiver Plate
    3
  3. 3MC
    M. CélizDeportivo Riestra
    2
  4. 4NC
    N. CapraroBarracas Central
    2
  5. 5SM
    S. MontielIndependiente
    2
  6. 6FT
    F. TobioBarracas Central
    2
  7. 7FM
    F. MárquezSportivo Belgrano
    2
  8. 8SM
    S. MoreyraInstituto Cordoba
    2
  9. 9ÉG

    É. Godoy

    Argentinos JRS
    2
  10. 10RI
    R. InsúaBarracas Central
    2
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Copa Argentina — Teams

All 56 teams competing in the Copa Argentina 2025 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.

GLGimnasia L.P.RPRiver PlateRCRacing ClubRCRosario CentralVSVelez SarsfieldGCGodoy CruzBCBelgrano CordobaUFUnion Santa FeDJDefensa Y JusticiaHHuracanLLanusBBanfieldELEstudiantes L.P.BJBoca JuniorsTTigreIIndependienteATAtletico TucumanNBNewells Old BoysAJArgentinos JRSSLSan LorenzoSSSan Martin S.J.AAldosiviABAll BoysIRIndepend. RivadaviaSJSarmiento JuninSSantamarinaDRDeportivo RiestraICInstituto CordobaQQuilmesLALos AndesNCNueva ChicagoSTSan Martin TucumanCCCentral CordobaPPlatenseCSCentral Cordoba de SantiagoGMGimnasia M.DBDefensores De BelgranoDMDeportivo MadrynSFSan Martin FormosaCECA EstudiantesVMVilla MitreCNCentral NorteGLGeneral LamadridRCRacing CordobaMMidlandSBSportivo BelgranoRPReal PilarBCBarracas CentralAQArgentino QuilmesCColegialesDEDeportivo EspañolBBerazateguiEExcursionistasCBCiudad de BolívarAMArgentino Monte MaízSBSarmiento de La Banda

Copa Argentina — Referees

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Top 10 referees officiating in the Copa Argentina, led by P. Echavarría. Compare cards issued, goals per match, and strictness to anticipate how the assigned referee might influence match flow and card-related bets.

1P. Echavarría
Officiated
16
68
10
Y/M
4.25
R/M
0.63
Goals
46
2C. Gariano
Officiated
16
29
6
Y/M
1.81
R/M
0.38
Goals
38
3N. Arasa
Officiated
13
13
4
Y/M
1.00
R/M
0.31
Goals
42
4P. Dóvalo
Officiated
12
32
1
Y/M
2.67
R/M
0.08
Goals
28
5A. Penel
Officiated
12
38
1
Y/M
3.17
R/M
0.08
Goals
29
6F. Echenique
Officiated
9
21
2
Y/M
2.33
R/M
0.22
Goals
22
7L. Lobo
Officiated
8
10
2
Y/M
1.25
R/M
0.25
Goals
23
8H. Mastrángelo
Officiated
8
22
4
Y/M
2.75
R/M
0.50
Goals
18
9F. Rapallini
Officiated
6
35
0
Y/M
5.83
R/M
0.00
Goals
12
10S. Zunino
Officiated
6
5
1
Y/M
0.83
R/M
0.17
Goals
11

Copa Argentina — Past Seasons

Browse 8 archived seasons of the Copa Argentina, from 2017 to 2025. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 15 Jan 2025

Founded1969

The Copa Argentina was established in 1969 as a knockout tournament for teams in Argentina's football system, initially contested by Primera División clubs and regional teams. After a dormant period, the competition was relaunched in 2011 with an expanded format to include teams from seven divisions of the Argentine football league pyramid, transforming it into a truly national tournament. This restructuring dramatically increased participation from 32 teams to eventually 186 teams across multiple rounds, allowing smaller clubs unprecedented opportunities to compete against top-flight sides. The tournament has evolved from an occasional championship into a regular fixture, contested annually since 2011, with the expanded format creating memorable David-versus-Goliath storylines that have captivated Argentine football fans.

  • —1969 — Copa Argentina inaugurated with Boca Juniors claiming the first title
  • —2011 — Tournament relaunched with expanded format including teams from seven divisions
  • —2013 — Arsenal Sarandí won the competition, demonstrating the tournament's openness to smaller clubs
  • —2014 — Huracán captured the title in a competitive campaign
  • —2018 — Rosario Central secured victory, continuing the tradition of varied champions
  • —2025 — Independiente Rivadavia won their first Copa Argentina title, defeating Argentinos Juniors on penalties in a historic final

Competition Format 15 Jan 2025

Teams64European spots1

The Copa Argentina operates as a single-elimination knockout tournament contested annually from May through August. The 64-team field comprises all twenty clubs from the Argentine Primera División plus representatives from the lower divisions. Matches are played over two legs (home and away) in the earlier rounds, with aggregate scoring determining advancement. From the Round of 16 onwards, ties are decided by away goals, and if still level, penalty shootouts. The tournament winner qualifies directly for the Copa Libertadores group stage, earning Argentina's football community significant continental exposure and prestige.

Records 15 Jan 2025

Most titlesBoca Juniors (4)All-time top scorerRamón Ábila (36 goals)

Independiente Rivadavia's 2025 triumph marked their first Copa Argentina title, defeating Argentinos Juniors 5–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw—a historic achievement for the Mendoza club.

Analysis 15 Jan 2025

Current Season Analysis

The 2024/25 Copa Argentina season concluded with a historic triumph for Independiente Rivadavia, the Mendoza-based club claiming their first-ever Copa Argentina title. In a dramatic final contested on November 5, 2025, Independiente Rivadavia drew 2–2 with Argentinos Juniors before prevailing 5–3 on penalties in a thrilling penalty shootout. This victory represents a watershed moment for a club that, despite their consistent presence in Argentine football, had never previously captured the national cup trophy. The final showcased the tournament's capacity to deliver unexpected heroes and memorable narratives that transcend traditional hierarchies of Argentine football.

Argentinos Juniors emerged as a formidable challenger throughout the 2024/25 campaign, demonstrating the competitive depth of the Copa Argentina. The Buenos Aires club's run to the final highlighted their attacking prowess and resilience, though ultimately they fell short in the penalty drama. Their campaign proved that clubs outside the traditional "Big Five" can mount serious challenges when tournament momentum builds. River Plate and Racing Club represented the established powers in the competition, with River Plate advancing deep into the knockout stages before elimination, while Racing Club faced early-round challenges that curtailed their title ambitions.

The 2024/25 season exemplified the Copa Argentina's defining characteristic: unpredictability. Belgrano Córdoba emerged as an unexpected package, advancing through multiple rounds and demonstrating that geographical diversity and tactical discipline could overcome traditional prestige. Their performances throughout the competition underscored how the two-leg format in early rounds allows teams to build momentum and confidence against higher-ranked opponents. Similarly, Independ. Rivadavia's progression from early rounds through to the final victory illustrated the tournament's meritocratic structure, where consistent performance across multiple matches ultimately determines the champion.

The penalty shootout victory in the final introduced an element of drama that defined the season. Independiente Rivadavia's conversion of penalties under immense pressure, combined with Argentinos Juniors' missed opportunities, created a narrative that will resonate throughout Argentine football culture. This result also serves as a reminder that the Copa Argentina, despite its expanded format and inclusion of lower-division clubs, remains fiercely competitive at the highest level, with the final serving as a genuine test of mental fortitude and technical excellence.

The Copa Argentina's Unique Position in Argentine Football

The Copa Argentina occupies a distinctive space in Argentine football that differs fundamentally from the league system. While the Argentine Primera División determines seasonal champions through a lengthy campaign, the Copa Argentina compresses drama into knockout encounters that can eliminate even the most prestigious clubs. This format creates opportunities for smaller institutions to achieve glory through concentrated excellence over a shorter timeframe. The tournament's structure—featuring teams from seven divisions—means that lower-league clubs can theoretically reach the final if they maintain perfect records through successive rounds, a possibility that generates engagement across the entire Argentine football pyramid.

The inclusion of 64 teams fundamentally transforms the competition's character compared to traditional eight or sixteen-team cup formats. Clubs from provincial cities and suburban areas gain genuine pathways to compete against top-flight opposition, creating economic and sporting incentives that permeate throughout Argentine football's lower tiers. This inclusive approach has produced several memorable upsets and unexpected finalists, establishing the Copa Argentina as a competition where form and momentum matter more than historical prestige or financial resources. The 2024/25 season's conclusion with Independiente Rivadavia's triumph exemplifies this principle perfectly.

Historical Evolution and the Relaunched Tournament

The Copa Argentina's modern iteration bears little resemblance to the original 1969 competition that Boca Juniors won. The 1969 tournament featured only 32 teams and served primarily as a vehicle for First Division clubs to compete outside their regular league schedule. The competition subsequently fell into dormancy for decades, lacking the continuity and prestige of other Argentine tournaments. The 2011 relaunching fundamentally reimagined the competition as a truly national tournament, expanding to 186 teams across seven divisions and establishing an annual rhythm that has now persisted for over a decade.

This expansion proved transformative. The relaunched Copa Argentina immediately captured public imagination by providing lower-division clubs with realistic pathways to national prominence. Arsenal Sarandí's victory in 2012–13 exemplified this democratization—a club from the Buenos Aires suburbs defeating traditional powerhouses to claim the national cup. Subsequent seasons reinforced this pattern, with Huracán (2013–14) and Rosario Central (2017–18) proving that the tournament genuinely rewarded merit and performance rather than merely confirming pre-existing hierarchies.

Records and Statistical Achievements

Ramón Ábila stands as the Copa Argentina's all-time leading scorer with 36 goals across his career in the competition. Ábila's prolific record spans multiple clubs and seasons, demonstrating remarkable consistency in a tournament that demands both technical excellence and mental resilience across multiple knockout encounters. His goal-scoring record provides a benchmark against which contemporary strikers are measured, establishing a standard of excellence that few players achieve.

The biggest single-match victory in Copa Argentina history remains Colón's 5–1 demolition of Independiente in the 1969 edition, a scoreline that reflects the tournament's capacity for emphatic performances. More recently, the 2024/25 final's 2–2 draw followed by a 5–3 penalty victory created one of the most dramatic conclusions in modern Copa Argentina history, with Independiente Rivadavia's penalty conversions under pressure representing the highest level of mental fortitude and technical execution.

The Copa Libertadores Connection

The Copa Argentina's most significant commercial and sporting value derives from its connection to the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club competition. The tournament winner qualifies directly for the Copa Libertadores group stage, bypassing preliminary rounds and gaining immediate access to continental competition. This qualification represents both substantial sporting prestige and significant financial benefit, with Copa Libertadores participation generating television revenue, sponsorship opportunities, and increased continental visibility. Independiente Rivadavia's 2025 victory therefore represents not merely a domestic achievement but a gateway to continental competition, positioning the Mendoza club against the elite of South American football.

This Copa Libertadores connection elevates the Copa Argentina's significance within Argentine football consciousness. Clubs competing in the tournament understand that victory provides access to continental riches and prestige unavailable through other domestic pathways. For smaller institutions, a Copa Argentina triumph can represent a transformative moment, providing financial resources and international exposure that facilitate subsequent seasons of competitive ambition. The tournament thus functions as both a sporting competition and an economic opportunity, with implications extending far beyond the domestic sphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams participate in the Copa Argentina?

The Copa Argentina features 64 teams: all 20 clubs from the Argentine Primera División plus representatives from the lower divisions of the Argentine football pyramid.

What is the format of the Copa Argentina?

The Copa Argentina is a single-elimination knockout tournament played from May to August. Teams compete over two legs in early rounds, with aggregate scoring and away goals rule determining advancement. From the Round of 16 onwards, penalty shootouts decide ties.

Who has won the most Copa Argentina titles?

Boca Juniors has won the most Copa Argentina titles with 4 victories (1969, 2011–12, 2012–13, and other editions), establishing themselves as the competition's most successful club.

What does the Copa Argentina winner receive?

The Copa Argentina winner qualifies directly for the Copa Libertadores group stage, Argentina's most prestigious continental club competition, providing significant international exposure.

When was the Copa Argentina founded?

The Copa Argentina was founded in 1969, with the original competition lasting until 1970. The modern tournament was relaunched in 2011 with an expanded format including teams from seven divisions.

Who is the all-time top scorer in Copa Argentina history?

Ramón Ábila holds the record for most goals in Copa Argentina history with 36 goals scored across his career in the competition.

API data: 26 Apr 2026 · Stats updated: 26 Apr 2026 · Content updated: 15 Jan 2025