Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultRiver Plate to win ✓62% · @1.47
Double chanceRiver Plate or draw ✓83% · @1.08
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.55
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.42
River Plate vs Banfield preview and prediction
The match
The Liga Profesional Argentina sees River Plate take on Banfield on Thursday 26 February, kicking off at 23:30 (WAT) at Estadio Mâs Monumental. River Plate are 7th with 55 points from 32 games (in the top half), while Banfield sit 25th on 33 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 22 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
River Plate's last 3: LWL Most recently they lost to Velez Sarsfield 0–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.6 for River Plate and 0.7 for Banfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 49%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: River Plate 62%, draw 22%, Banfield 17%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: River Plate 1–0 Banfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
River Plate62%fair 1.62 · @1.47
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.90
Banfield17%fair 6.02 · @7.50
2.35Expected goals
1.64River Plate xG
0.72Banfield xG
49%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–013%
1–111%
0–010%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: River Plate 1.6 – 0.7 Banfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
River Plate to win✓
62%
1.62
1.47
Double chance
River Plate or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.08
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.98
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
78%
1.28
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT River Plate / FT River Plate✗
37%
2.73
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
16%
6.42
–
Form
River Plate – last 3
LWL
22 Feb
@ Velez Sarsfield
0–1
L
18 Feb
vs Ciudad de Bolívar
1–0
W
13 Feb
@ Argentinos JRS
0–1
L
0.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Banfield – last 1
W
21 Feb
vs Newells Old Boys
3–0
W
3.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between River Plate and Banfield.
What is the prediction for River Plate vs Banfield?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win River Plate vs Banfield?
On our numbers River Plate have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Banfield 17%.
How many goals will there be in River Plate vs Banfield?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for River Plate vs Banfield?
Our predicted score is River Plate 1–0 Banfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is River Plate vs Banfield?
River Plate vs Banfield (Liga Profesional Argentina) kicks off on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 23:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Mâs Monumental.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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