River Plate vs Gimnasia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Jan 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: River Plate vs Gimnasia

River Plate take on Gimnasia, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Wednesday 28 January.

We’re siding with Gimnasia on the Asian Handicap +1 at -110, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against River Plate. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

River Plate won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Barracas Central. Marcelo Gallardo's team recorded six shots on target and boasted 70% possession, with Gonzalo Montiel netting the winner in the 59th minute.

Gimnasia won their previous game, beating Racing Club at home. It was a 2-1 victory. El Lobo had just 30% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Nicolas Barros Schelotto and Franco Torres were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gimnasia won the most recent clash between these teams. A 1-0 away victory was recorded against River. The previous 7 H2H matches have included four wins for River, one victory for Gimnasia along with two draws.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	River Plate	9	4	2	3	10	9	1	10:9	14
12	Gimnasia	9	4	2	3	11	11	0	11:11	14

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River have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Los Millonarios have averaged 62.0% possession and 5.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Gonzalo Montiel is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Ian Subiabre, Juan Quintero, Maximiliano Meza and Miguel Borja each have 1. Juan Quintero is the top assists maker with 2.

Gimnasia have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 1.4 goals from 6.2 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. The La Plata side average 40.3% possession, 3.3 corners in their favour and 6.8 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Marcelo Torres has scored 4 goals, followed by Franco Torres and Manuel Panaro on 3. Look no further than Alejandro Piedrahita for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Gimnasia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nelson Insfran (GK), Alexis Steimbach, Renzo Giampaoli, Enzo Martinez, Pedro Silva Torrejon, Augusto Max, Nicolas Barros Schelotto, Manuel Panaro, Ignacio Fernandez, Franco Torres, Marcelo Torres.

River Plate vs Gimnasia Prediction & Betting Tips

This River Plate vs Gimnasia 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’ve found some value by selecting Gimnasia +1 at odds of -110 for this Primera División game. This bet looks really appealing based on the numbers and we’re happy to take this price with confidence.

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.

Key River Plate vs Gimnasia league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Gimnasia in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Gimnasia in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Gimnasia in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by River in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by River in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by River in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by River in 4 of their last 7 games against Gimnasia.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

River 1 - 1 Gimnasia

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +525 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Franco Torres to Score +800

Franco Torres (Gimnasia) has managed three goals in his past four Primera División games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +800.

Latest Franco Torres Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+1900

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Corners Prediction

Gimnasia Over 2.5 Corners -139

The 2.5 corners line has been covered by Gimnasia in their past nine away games, while the previous 10 River matches have seen them concede an average of 5.00 corners. There are odds of -139 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Gimnasia will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

River

Total

10.60 5.60 5.00

Home

10.20 7.10 3.10

Away

8.60 3.00 5.60

Gimnasia

Total

10.10 3.30 6.80

Home

10.40 4.30 6.10

Away

10.10 3.60 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-133

River Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-147

Gimnasia Corners

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+104

Most Corners

1

-417

X

+800

2

+380

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River Plate vs Gimnasia 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 be the most likely winner in this Primera División encounter. The -200 for them coming out on top suggests a 67% probability based on their latest betting odds. The +650 means that Gimnasia are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

River can be backed at +104 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Gimnasia can be chanced at +550 and the draw is +120.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+285

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

+104

X

+120

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-400

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-769

2

+390

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-116

2 Hcp +1

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+116

No

-167

Maximiliano Salas is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +330 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +140.

Maximiliano Salas (River)

First

+140

Anytime

+330

Sebastián Driussi (River)

First

+160

Anytime

+380

Facundo Colidio (River)

First

+205

Anytime

+450

Tomás Galván (River)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Marcelo Torres (Gimnasia)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Juan Quintero (River)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Ivo Mammini (Gimnasia)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Manuel Panaro (Gimnasia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Matias Galarza Fonda (River)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Ignacio Miramón (Gimnasia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Maximiliano Meza (River)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Franco Torres (Gimnasia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Augusto Max (Gimnasia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Fausto Vera (River)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Castro (Gimnasia)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Fabricio Bustos (River)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Aníbal Moreno (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Marcos Acuña (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Paulo Díaz (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Martínez (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Juan Carlos Portillo (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Germán Pezzella (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Maximiliano Zalazar (Gimnasia)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

River Plate vs Gimnasia Lineups & Team News

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