Boca Juniors vs River Plate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2026
Boca Juniors vs River Plate Predictions
Boca look like an attractive bet at +115 and we think they can beat River. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Scroll down to view our Boca vs River betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Boca Juniors vs River Plate Preview
Boca Juniors host River Plate, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 1 November.
Boca Juniors have enjoyed four home wins on the bounce. In their last game, they beat Independiente away by a 1-0 scoreline. Los Xeneizes managed four shots on target and enjoyed 66% possession, with a late strike from Facundo Herrera proving the difference.
River Plate have won back-to-back Primera División matches, recently recording a 1-0 home triumph against Racing Club. Leonardo Ponzio's team had 49% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Lautaro Rivero firing the winner in the 33rd minute.
H2H: Boca 1-0 Winners When Teams Last Met
Boca have claimed victories in the last two encounters against River. A 1-0 away win followed a 2-0 home triumph. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been five River wins, four Boca victories and a draw.
| Primera División | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Boca Juniors |
14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 22:14 | 27 |
| 9 | River Plate |
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 19:13 | 23 |
Boca have 6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. Rodolfo Arruabarrena's side have averaged 60.1% possession and 4.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 3.5 corners.
Top scorer Miguel Merentiel has found the net 5 times, Leonel Flores 3, with Enner Valencia and Angel Romero both scoring 2. Lautaro Blanco has made the most assists with 3.
River have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 16.9 attempts. Los Millonarios have averaged 62.2% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 3.0 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.
Tomas Galvan and Angel Correa have scored 4 goals, followed by Thiago Almada with 3. Angel Correa and Lucas Beltran are the top assist makers with 3 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Boca Juniors predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alvaro Montero (GK), Leandro Lozano, Lautaro di Lollo, Facundo Herrera, Lautaro Blanco, Santiago Ascacibar, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Leonel Flores, Miguel Merentiel, Alan Velasco.
River Plate predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Santiago Beltran (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuña, Tobias Andrada, Lucas Silva, Tomás Galván, Thiago Almada, Ángel Correa, Lucas Beltrán.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Boca can claim a Primera División victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of +115 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always monitoring the Primera División team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 46.5% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 50-55%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
There’s the chance to secure bigger odds by combining Boca to win with BTTS No if you think that they’ll not only oblige with a victory but also keep a clean sheet during the ninety minutes.
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Correct Score Prediction
Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Boca which is available at odds of +650. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Leandro Paredes (Boca) is available to have at least one shot on goal at +150. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.
Leonel Flores (Boca) has racked up three goals in his past four Primera División home matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +240 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has been covered by River in their past six games. There are odds of -106 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think River can cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Boca to succeed, both teams to score together with Leandro Paredes (Boca) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Boca Juniors 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.
With a roughly 47% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +115 betting odds for Boca Juniors winning this Primera División clash. River Plate are the +280 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
If you fancy Boca to win, then the -127 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat River and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -141 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.
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Miguel Merentiel can be backed to find the net anytime at +150, with +350 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 25/10 Independiente 0 Boca Juniors1
- Copa Sudamericana Final Stage: 21/10 Vasco da Gama 1 Boca Juniors3
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 17/10 Boca Juniors 2 Talleres1
- Copa Sudamericana Final Stage: 14/10 Boca Juniors 0 Vasco da Gama1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 10/10 Instituto 2 Boca Juniors2
- Primera División: 19/04 2026 River Plate 0 Boca Juniors 1
- Primera División: 09/11 2025 Boca Juniors 2 River Plate 0
- Primera División: 27/04 2025 River Plate 2 Boca Juniors 1
- Primera División: 21/09 2024 Boca Juniors 0 River Plate 1
- Primera División: 07/05 2023 River Plate 1 Boca Juniors 0
- Primera División: 11/09 2022 Boca Juniors 1 River Plate 0
- Primera División: 03/10 2021 River Plate 2 Boca Juniors 1
- Copa Argentina: 05/08 2021 Boca Juniors 4 River Plate 1
- Copa Libertadores: 23/10 2019 Boca Juniors 1 River Plate 0
- Copa Libertadores: 02/10 2019 River Plate 2 Boca Juniors 0
Boca Juniors League Stats
River Plate League Stats
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 60.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 62.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 62.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 65.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Boca Juniors this season are Miguel Merentiel (5), Adam Bareiro (3), Milton Gimenez (3)
- Top Assistors for Boca Juniors this season are Exequiel Zeballos (3), Leandro Paredes (3), Miguel Merentiel (2)
Boca Juniors vs River Plate Lineups & Team News
Boca Juniors Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
River Plate Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2
Boca Juniors Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
River Plate Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2
Previous Boca Juniors Lineups
Previous River Plate Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Boca Juniors Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Rodolfo Arruabarrena
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 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instituto | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 21:10 | 32 |
| 2 | Rosario Central | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22:11 | 28 |
| 3 | Argentinos Jrs | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18:11 | 28 |
| 4 | Gimnasia LP | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23:19 | 28 |
| 5 | Vélez Sarsfield | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 23:13 | 27 |
| 6 | Boca Juniors | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 22:14 | 27 |
| 7 | Defensa Justicia | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 20:13 | 27 |
| 8 | Lanús | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17:10 | 24 |
| 9 | River Plate | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 19:13 | 23 |
| 10 | Belgrano | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 14:11 | 22 |
| 11 | Barracas Central | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 13:11 | 22 |
| 12 | Newell's OB | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 13:10 | 21 |
| 13 | Sarmiento | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 22:21 | 21 |
| 14 | Gimnasia M | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 16:15 | 20 |
| 15 | Independiente | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12:14 | 19 |
| 16 | Huracán | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12:16 | 19 |
| 17 | Ind. Rivadavia | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17:22 | 19 |
| 18 | San Lorenzo | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7:12 | 18 |
| 19 | Atl. Tucumán | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13:13 | 17 |
| 20 | Unión | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 21:23 | 17 |
| 21 | Tigre | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15:16 | 16 |
| 22 | Estudiantes LP | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 17:18 | 14 |
| 23 | Banfield | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15:20 | 14 |
| 24 | Platense | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14:20 | 14 |
| 25 | Deportivo Riestra | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10:14 | 12 |
| 26 | Racing Club | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14:21 | 12 |
| 27 | Aldosivi | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 15:22 | 11 |
| 28 | Central Córdoba | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 29 | Talleres | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 30 | Estudiantes RC | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10:21 | 9 |
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