Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Primera División Betting Preview: Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate

Atlético Tucumán host River Plate in this Argentine Primera División fixture, with kick-off set for 20:15 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back a Close Game

Tucumán look a good bet to defeat River Plate and we can back the home team at -111 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

Ready to follow our Asian Handicap pick? Claim the current BetMGM promo code and learn more about the site in our expert review before you decide where to put your money.

River Overcame Tucumán in Previous Clash

Atlético Tucumán have suffered two straight Primera División defeats. On the road, they recently experienced a 2-0 loss against Newell's Old Boys. The San Miguel de Tucumán outfit managed three shots on target and had 44% possession.

River Plate have triumphed in back-to-back Primera División games. They recently enjoyed a 2-1 scoreline on the road against Estudiantes de La Plata. Marcelo Gallardo's team recorded 45% possession and had four shots on goal, with Giuliano Galoppo and Ignacio Fernandez on the scoresheet.

On Wednesday night, River lost to Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores by a 2-1 home scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

River have won the last two clashes against Tucumán, achieving winning home scorelines of 1-0 and 4-1. The past 8 H2H meetings have featured four River wins and four draws.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	River Plate	16	8	7	1	21	9	12	21:9	31
22	Atl. Tucumán	16	5	1	10	17	21	-4	17:21	16

View Full Table

Tucumán have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 10.1 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Lucas Pusineri's team have averaged 45.1% possession and 4.6 corners per game, conceding 0.8 goals and 4.6 corners from 8.4 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Leandro Diaz leads the way with 3 goals, Franco Nicola has 2, with Miguel Brizuela and two others on 1. Nicolas Lamendola and Ramiro Ruiz have been top assistors with 2.

River have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.2 goals from 9.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. The Buenos Aires side average 61.8% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 6.4 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Giuliano Galoppo got 4 goals, Santiago Lencina notched 3, while Ignacio Fernandez and two other players scored 2. Facundo Colidio has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Atlético Tucumán confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matias Mansilla (GK), Damian Alberto Martinez, Marcelo Ortiz, Clever Ferreira, Miguel Brizuela, Adrian Sanchez, Kevin Ortiz, Lautaro Godoy, Nicolas Lamendola, Mateo Bajamich, Leandro Diaz.

River Plate confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Jeremias Ledesma (GK), Fabricio Bustos, Sebastian Boselli, Lautaro Rivero, Milton Casco, Giuliano Galoppo, Agustin De la Cuesta, Matias Galarza, Juan Quintero, Facundo Colidio, Miguel Borja.

Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate Prediction & Betting Tips

This Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Tucumán +0.25 at odds of -111 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Primera División encounter.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Primera División stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Tucumán in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Tucumán in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by River in 12 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by River in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Tucumán +0.25 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Looking for more juice from your selection? By moving the line, you are able to get bigger betting odds although you will need to take a riskier bet.

Before placing your bet, tap into the latest welcome bonuses. Our detailed guide shows you where to get the best value.

Our Match Prediction

Tucumán Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -111 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Tucumán 1 - 0 River

There’s the option to wager on Tucumán to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +575 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Maximiliano Salas Over 0.5 Shots On Target -149

Maximiliano Salas (River) can be backed to register one or more shots on goal at -149. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Maximiliano Salas Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-116

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

Mateo Bajamich To Score +550

Mateo Bajamich (Tucumán) can be backed at +550 to be among the goals. There are attractive odds available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for him to find the net.

Latest Mateo Bajamich Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-179

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners +106

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three straight River games, while the same outcome has happened in two consecutive Tucumán matches. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks low and we’d expect the teams to go over at +106.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Tucumán

Total

9.20 4.60 4.60

Home

8.70 4.60 4.10

Away

8.90 4.10 4.80

River

Total

8.10 4.10 4.00

Home

8.20 4.80 3.40

Away

8.90 4.50 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-104

Under 9.5

-135

Tucumán Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

River Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-106

X

+575

2

+115

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest River Victory

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Atlético Tucumán are +150 to come out on top, while River Plate are +195. The draw is available at +225 if you expect the clash to finish level.

If you fancy Tucumán but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -132. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on River at +102 on the Draw No Bet market.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -128.

Hundreds of markets are now a guarantee for each of the Primera División matches, with the recommended football betting sites making sure that customers have quality options.

Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+225

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

-102

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-303

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+114

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-128

Leandro Diaz is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Leandro Diaz is available at +220 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +525 to find the net first.

Leandro Diaz (Tucumán)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Sebastián Driussi (River)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Facundo Colidio (River)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Maximiliano Salas (River)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Mateo Coronel (Tucumán)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Miguel Borja (River)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Franco Nicola (Tucumán)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Lautaro Godoy (Tucumán)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Mateo Bajamich (Tucumán)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Nicolás Laméndola (Tucumán)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Juan Quintero (River)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Pity Martínez (River)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Matias Galarza Fonda (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Maximiliano Meza (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Miguel Brizuela (Tucumán)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Ortíz (Tucumán)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Adrián Sánchez (Tucumán)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Ignacio Fernández (River)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Enzo Pérez (River)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Leandro Diaz (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+128

Sebastián Driussi (River)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+107

Mateo Coronel (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

+105

Facundo Colidio (River)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Maximiliano Salas (River)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-116

Miguel Borja (River)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

Franco Nicola (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Mateo Bajamich (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-179

Lautaro Godoy (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Juan Quintero (River)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-238

Nicolás Laméndola (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Pity Martínez (River)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-435

Kevin Ortíz (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Maximiliano Meza (River)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Adrián Sánchez (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-667

Miguel Brizuela (Tucumán)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-769

Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Tucumán vs River team news before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primera División together with updated injury news.

Atlético Tucumán Team Page River Plate Team Page