River Plate vs Belgrano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Apr 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: River Plate vs Belgrano

River Plate clash with Belgrano at Estadio Monumental, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Sunday 5 April.

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of River Plate who are trading at odds of -167. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and they can beat Belgrano.

River Plate won their last game 2-0. This was a road victory against Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto, making it three wins on the bounce. Eduardo Coudet's team boasted 58% possession and had three shots on target, with Gonzalo Montiel and Maximiliano Salas each scoring one goal.

Belgrano lost their previous Primera División game, being beaten at home to Racing Club by a 2-1 scoreline. El Pirata were restricted to 45% possession and had five shots on goal, while Lucas Zelarayan found the net.

In the last outing, Belgrano won 3-0 when hosting Atletico Rafaela in the Copa Argentina.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-0 in favour of home side River when they last played Belgrano.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	River Plate	16	9	2	5	22	12	10	22:12	29
8	Belgrano	16	7	5	4	17	13	4	17:13	26

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River have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. The Buenos Aires side have averaged 64.7% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 6.5 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Top scorers Gonzalo Montiel and Sebastian Driussi have found the net 3 times, with Juan Quintero getting 2. Ian Subiabre has made the most assists with 2.

Belgrano have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Ricardo Zielinski's men have averaged 49.9% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Lucas Zelarayan and Franco Vazquez have 2 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Francisco Gonzalez Metilli on 1. Nicolas Fernandez has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

River Plate confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Santiago Beltran (GK), Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Matias Vina, Anibal Moreno, Fausto Vera, Facundo Colidio, Tomas Galvan, Ian Subiabre, Sebastian Driussi.

Belgrano confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Thiago Cardozo (GK), Alcides Benitez, Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Federico Ricca, Adrian Sanchez, Franco Vazquez, Francisco Gonzalez Metilli, Lucas Zelarayan, Emiliano Ariel Rigoni, Lucas Passerini.

River Plate vs Belgrano Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for River Plate vs Belgrano with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

River Plate look like an attractive bet at -167 and we think they can win this Primera División clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Primera División recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key River Plate vs Belgrano league stats:

• River have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• River have won 10 of their last 18 games at home.
• River have won 3 consecutive games.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back River along with a certain number of goals being scored.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

River 2 - 0 Belgrano

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for River which is available at odds of +460. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sebastián Driussi to Score +200

Sebastián Driussi (River) has managed four goals in his past five Primera División home matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +200 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Sebastián Driussi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+440

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Corners Prediction

River Over 5.5 Corners -141

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by River in ten consecutive home matches. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll bet on River to cover the Team Corners line which is on offer at odds of -141.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

River

Total

9.20 6.50 2.70

Home

8.80 6.90 1.90

Away

8.60 3.70 4.90

Belgrano

Total

7.50 3.20 4.30

Home

8.10 4.90 3.20

Away

8.10 2.70 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-135

River Corners

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+105

Belgrano Corners

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-357

X

+750

2

+335

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River Plate vs Belgrano 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.

River Plate are forecasted to have a 63% chance of triumphing in this Primera División encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -172. Belgrano are the underdogs at +525 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

River -1 on the Asian Handicap means getting +102 that they beat Belgrano by two or more goals. It also means you will get your full stake refunded if they win by one.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -156.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+270

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+115

X

+114

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-385

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+320

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+102

2 Hcp +1

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-156

Maximiliano Salas is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +390 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +165.

Maximiliano Salas (River)

First

+165

Anytime

+390

Sebastián Driussi (River)

First

+190

Anytime

+440

Facundo Colidio (River)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Nicolas Fernández (Belgrano)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Fausto Vera (River)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Juan Quintero (River)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Kendry Páez (River)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Tomás Galván (River)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Lucas Passerini (Belgrano)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Franco Vázquez (Belgrano)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Maximiliano Meza (River)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Emiliano Rigoni (Belgrano)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Fabricio Bustos (River)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ramiro Hernandes (Belgrano)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Marcos Acuña (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Germán Pezzella (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Aníbal Moreno (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Juan Carlos Portillo (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

River Plate vs Belgrano Lineups & Team News

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