Banfield vs River Plate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2026
Banfield vs River Plate Predictions
There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Banfield and River Plate could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -164 that are available for this pick.
Our Banfield vs River Plate betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Banfield take on River Plate, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 30 August.
Banfield suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road against Newell's Old Boys. El Taladro managed six shots on target and had 47% possession, while Bruno Sepulveda was the goalscorer.
River Plate played out a 2-2 draw against Vélez Sarsfield in their previous Primera División game, with this being at home. Eduardo Coudet's team enjoyed 57% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Angel Correa and Thiago Silvero (own goal) finding the net.
Four days ago, River suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat (1-1 AET) when hosting Santa Fe in the Copa Sudamericana.
5 River Victories in Last 7 H2H Battles
River have landed three consecutive wins over Banfield. Their last encounter saw River land a 3-1 home victory. The past 7 H2H games have involved five River victories, a single draw and one Banfield win.
| Primera División | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 |  Banfield |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 28 |  River Plate |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4:6 | 4 |
Banfield have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Pedro Troglio's side have averaged 41.2% possession and 3.4 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 3.8 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.
Tiziano Perrotta is the top goalscorer with 3, Bruno Sepulveda has 2, with Alexander Machado and two other players on 1. David Zalazar, Tomas Adoryan and Santiago Lopez are the leading assists makers with 1.
River have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.7 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 1.5 goals. Los Millonarios average 62.8% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 9.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Angel Correa and Facundo Colidio have scored 2, followed by Gonzalo Montiel with 1. Facundo Colidio is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Banfield predicted lineup (3-5-2): Gino Santilli (GK), Brandon Oviedo, Santiago Daniele, Nicolás Meriano, Santiago Lopez Garcia, Tomas Adoryan, Nacho Pais, Favio Álvarez, Ignacio Abraham, Alexander Machado, Bruno Sepulveda.
River Plate predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Santiago Beltran (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Nicolas Otamendi, Francisco Ortega, Anibal Moreno, Tobias Andrada, Joaquin Freitas, Ángel Correa, Thiago Almada, Lucas Beltrán.
Main Match Prediction
There’s a strong case when it comes to selecting Under 2.5 Goals for this Primera División encounter. There might not be fireworks between the two teams and we’ve snapped up the odds of -164.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Primera División verdict is reached.
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 62.1% chance of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re hunting larger odds, there’s the opportunity to not only back the Under 2.5 Goals selection but also back a specific team to win. The Result & Total Goals market presents this opportunity.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re predicting River to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +425. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Thiago Almada (River) can be backed to record one or more shots on goal at +135. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Ángel Correa (River) can be backed to score at +200. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
There has been three straight Banfield games where 8.5 Total Corners has not been covered, while it has been three consecutive River matches where the same thing has happened. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -132.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on less than three goals in total, River to win combined with Thiago Almada (River) to have one or more shots on target.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. The bookies have created this personalised betting tool where you can hand-pick different selections and combine the odds together.
Banfield vs River Plate Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
At betting odds of -115, the bookies make River Plate probable winners and there’s a 53% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Primera División encounter. The market suggests that Banfield are least likely to win at +335.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are River -0.5 at -119 or alternatively Banfield +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -110.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -137 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
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Ángel Correa is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +475 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +200.
- Copa Sudamericana Final Stage: 27/08 River Plate 8 Santa Fe9
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 24/08 River Plate 2 Vélez Sarsfield2
- Copa Sudamericana Final Stage: 20/08 Santa Fe 0 River Plate0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 16/08 River Plate 2 Argentinos Jrs0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 08/08 Tigre 1 River Plate0
- Primera División: 26/02 2026 River 3 Banfield 1
- Primera División: 02/11 2024 River 3 Banfield 1
- Primera División: 13/06 2023 Banfield 1 River 4
- Primera División: 15/09 2022 River 1 Banfield 2
- Primera División: 09/10 2021 Banfield 0 River 1
- Primera División: 16/02 2020 River 1 Banfield 0
- Primera División: 18/02 2019 Banfield 1 River 1
Banfield League Stats
River Plate League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 62.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 63.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Banfield this season are Mauro Mendez (6), Tiziano Perrotta (4), Lautaro Gomez (3)
- Top Assistors for Banfield this season are Luis Ignacio Abraham (4), Santiago Lopez (4), Mauro Mendez (3)
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Banfield vs River Plate Lineups & Team News
Check the Banfield vs River team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Primera División, along with current injury news.
Banfield Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
River Plate Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Banfield Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
River Plate Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Banfield Lineups
Previous River Plate Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Banfield Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pedro Troglio
River Plate Player Stats & Squad
Primera División Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29:15 | 34 |
| 2 | Estudiantes LP | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19:7 | 31 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | 30 |
| 4 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22:12 | 29 |
| 5 | Argentinos Jrs | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17:13 | 29 |
| 6 | Vélez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18:12 | 28 |
| 7 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 28 |
| 8 | Belgrano | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 9 | Talleres | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 10 | Gimnasia LP | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19:19 | 26 |
| 11 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24:20 | 24 |
| 12 | Lanús | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18:15 | 24 |
| 13 | Huracán | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17:13 | 22 |
| 14 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 22 |
| 15 | Unión | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24:20 | 21 |
| 16 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17:15 | 21 |
| 17 | Instituto | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17:17 | 21 |
| 18 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 21 |
| 19 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18:15 | 20 |
| 20 | Defensa Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18:21 | 19 |
| 21 | Sarmiento | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13:20 | 19 |
| 22 | Gimnasia M | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | 19 |
| 23 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | 18 |
| 24 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | 16 |
| 25 | Central Córdoba | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | 16 |
| 26 | Newell's OB | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:27 | 15 |
| 27 | Atl. Tucumán | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15:20 | 14 |
| 28 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | 11 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | 8 |
| 30 | Estudiantes RC | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:24 | 5 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentinos Jrs | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:6 | 13 |
| 2 | Instituto | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5:2 | 13 |
| 3 | Gimnasia M | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 4 | Vélez Sarsfield | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 5 | Sarmiento | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 6 | Tigre | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:3 | 11 |
| 7 | Rosario Central | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 8 | Defensa Justicia | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Belgrano | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 10 | Independiente | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 11 | Unión | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12:10 | 10 |
| 12 | Newell's OB | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 13 | Atl. Tucumán | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 14 | Barracas Central | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4:5 | 9 |
| 15 | Gimnasia LP | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Huracán | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4:4 | 8 |
| 17 | Ind. Rivadavia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 8 |
| 18 | Platense | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 19 | Deportivo Riestra | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 20 | Lanús | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 21 | Boca Juniors | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6:8 | 7 |
| 22 | Banfield | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 23 | San Lorenzo | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2:4 | 7 |
| 24 | Estudiantes LP | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 25 | Central Córdoba | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 26 | Racing Club | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 27 | Estudiantes RC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2:6 | 5 |
| 28 | River Plate | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 29 | Talleres | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8:12 | 4 |
| 30 | Aldosivi | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:9 | 2 |
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