- River Plate have not beaten Platense in their last 2 meetings (1 loss, 1 draw).
- The average number of goals scored by River Plate in their home games against Platense is 2.5, while Platense average 3.0 per game.
River can’t be trusted, so don’t
CA River Plate, currently 22nd place, have yet to earn a point, despite having the Argentine coaching legend Marcelo Gallardo at the helm. The man who took over in August 2024 is renowned for his attacking set-up, high-pressing game, and tactical flexibility, but River Plate have taken just one win, drawing 3 and losing 1 from their last five matches. Ezequiel Barco is the player with the flair on the ball and creativity to unlock teams in this 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 setup, he is consistently providing chances, although his team is in a results drought.
When River Plate host Platense in Liga Profesional 2025, this CA River Plate vs Platense prediction matchup usually produces a high-scoring game, with an average of 2.5 and 3.0 goals per match for River and Platense, respectively.
However, this is a much better Platense side than River Plate have faced recently, as they enter this match in 9th place after both sides have played 0 matches!
Kily Gonzalez took charge in June 2025, and has done a pretty good job at bringing back the defensive order and resilience that Platense used to be known for.
Platense will rely on Gastón Suso’s leadership at the back.
Platense will sit in and aim for a steal
As mentioned, this is an intriguing clash in Argentine football. Our CA River Plate vs Platense preview shows River Plate will surely take all 3 points, and the odds reflect this, with the bookies giving them just a -196 chance for a home win, while Platense’s price reflects their position as underdogs. However, a safer option is the under 2.5 goals line, which looks attractive at -196, considering this should be a tactical matchup, with River looking to dominate Platense, who will aim to stay compact and steal a few chances on the break.
The visitors will likely play in a 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 shape, and will need to rely on the pace of Guido Mainero on the counter-attack. The danger man has scored 2 goals in Platense’s last 2 matches and is responsible for 2 of their recent 3 goals.
Meanwhile, River Plate will be debuting their new recruit Maximiliano Salas on Monday, as all eyes will be on the controversial signing in what could be a game-changing up front.
This CA River Plate vs Platense prediction suggests River are unbeaten in 3 home matches (W1, D2) and Platense have won their only recent away match.
However, both teams have had a poor run of results lately, and with the latest CA River Plate vs Platense betting tips and the CA River Plate vs Platense odds available, River are much more resilient when playing at home, while Platense are in a rut, so a River Plate win makes sense.
