River Plate vs Sarmiento Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Mar 2026
Primera División Betting Preview: River Plate vs Sarmiento
River Plate host Sarmiento, with kick-off set for 18:45 on Sunday 15 March.
The Total Goals market provides readers with the chance to back our Under 2.5 Goals pick. River Plate and Sarmiento could be set to contest an unexciting encounter and a price of -120 looks the standout bet.
River Plate won their last game 2-1. This was an away victory against Huracán. Los Millonarios had most of the ball recording 61% possession and six shots on target, with Sebastian Driussi and Gonzalo Montiel scoring one goal each.
Sarmiento drew their previous game which was at home. The action ended 0-0 against Racing Club. The Junín team recorded three shots on goal and had 52% possession.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Sarmiento triumphed 1-0 away when they last played River. The 6 H2H meetings most recently played have included three River victories, one draw and two triumphs for Sarmiento.
| Primera División | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  River Plate |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 22 |  Sarmiento |
9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 6:9 | 10 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 10.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. River have had 64.7% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 7.6 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while earning 3.9 corners.
Top goalscorers are Gonzalo Montiel and Juan Quintero on 3 goals, while Sebastian Driussi has bagged 2. Leading assistor is Ian Subiabre with 2.
Sarmiento have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.6 shots on goal, 7.1 attempts and 0.7 goals. El Verde average 53.0% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.
Junior Marabel is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4 goals, Diego Churin has 2 and Carlos Villalba is on 1. Julian Contrera has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
River Plate predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Santiago Beltran (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña, Fausto Vera, Anibal Moreno, Kendry Páez, Tomás Galván, Ian Subiabre, Joaquin Freitas.
Sarmiento predicted lineup (4-4-2): Javier Burrai (GK), Thiago Santamaría, Agustín Seyral, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Lucas Suarez, Cristian Zabala, Manuel García, Mauricio Martínez, Gabriel Díaz, Julian Contrera, Junior Marabel.
River Plate vs Sarmiento Prediction & Betting Tips
Approach River Plate vs Sarmiento fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners advice and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 Goals for this Primera División match. The two sides could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -120 that are available for this pick.
The first port of call is to check out the Primera División injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
Key River Plate vs Sarmiento league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for River which is available at odds of +430. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Corners Prediction
The average number of corners in the past five River games has been 7.00. We’re willing to wager the -147 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a bet builder with the picks of two or less goals in total, River on the Full-Time Result along with less than 9.5 corners to be taken.
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River Plate vs Sarmiento 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 proposed 71% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -250 odds about River Plate coming out on top in this Primera División encounter. If you’re interested in wagering Sarmiento, you can get +750 for the underdog.
A bet on River -1.25 against Sarmiento means you’re splitting stake between -1 and -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at -108. You’ll get money back on the first part if they win by one and there’s a full payout if the margin is two or more goals.
The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -161 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
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Maximiliano Salas is the First Goalscorer favourite at +340. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +130.
River Plate League Stats
Sarmiento League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 64.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 69.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for River Plate this season are Gonzalo Montiel (3), Juan Quintero (2), Sebastian Driussi (2)
- Top Assistors for River Plate this season are Ian Subiabre (2), Facundo Colidio (1), Gonzalo Montiel (1)
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River Plate vs Sarmiento Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the River vs Sarmiento team news before you bet. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups plus current injury reports.
River Plate Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sarmiento Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
River Plate Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sarmiento Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous River Plate Lineups
Previous Sarmiento Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
River Plate Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eduardo Coudet
Sarmiento Player Stats & Squad
Primera División Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vélez Sarsfield | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10:5 | 19 |
| 2 | Belgrano | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11:7 | 18 |
| 3 | Ind. Rivadavia | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | 17 |
| 4 | Tigre | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 5 | Unión | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15:9 | 15 |
| 6 | Rosario Central | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10:6 | 15 |
| 7 | Estudiantes | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 8 | Independiente | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15:11 | 14 |
| 9 | Platense | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6:4 | 14 |
| 10 | River Plate | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 11 | Talleres | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 12 | Gimnasia | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 14 |
| 13 | Boca Juniors | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10:6 | 13 |
| 14 | Defensa Justicia | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8:6 | 13 |
| 15 | San Lorenzo | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:6 | 13 |
| 16 | Racing Club | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 17 | Huracán | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 18 | Barracas Central | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8:8 | 12 |
| 19 | Lanús | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:12 | 12 |
| 20 | Argentinos Jrs | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4:3 | 10 |
| 21 | Banfield | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10:11 | 10 |
| 22 | Sarmiento | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6:9 | 10 |
| 23 | Central Córdoba | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4:7 | 9 |
| 24 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5:10 | 9 |
| 25 | Instituto | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:12 | 8 |
| 26 | Deportivo Riestra | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2:5 | 6 |
| 27 | Atl. Tucumán | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10:14 | 6 |
| 28 | Aldosivi | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 29 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3:13 | 4 |
| 30 | Newell's OB | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6:17 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tigre | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Banfield | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 3 | Talleres | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 4 | Vélez Sarsfield | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 10 |
| 5 | Boca Juniors | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5:2 | 10 |
| 6 | Ind. Rivadavia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 7 | Sarmiento | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 10 |
| 8 | Independiente | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Huracán | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 10 | Argentinos Jrs | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3:1 | 9 |
| 11 | Estudiantes | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 9 |
| 12 | Unión | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:0 | 8 |
| 13 | Belgrano | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 14 | Gimnasia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 15 | San Lorenzo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 16 | Barracas Central | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 17 | Central Córdoba | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 18 | Instituto | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 19 | Platense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 20 | River Plate | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 21 | Atl. Tucumán | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 22 | Defensa Justicia | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 23 | Racing Club | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 24 | Rosario Central | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 25 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 26 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 27 | Deportivo Riestra | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1:2 | 4 |
| 28 | Lanús | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 30 | Newell's OB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:9 | 2 |
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