River Plate vs Argentinos JRS prediction & analysis
83%
Footrivo pick
River Plate or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: River Plate to win @ 1.90 – our chance 60% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultRiver Plate to win ✓60% · @1.90
Double chanceRiver Plate or draw ✓83% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗50% · @2.25
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓83% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗18% · fair 5.54
River Plate vs Argentinos JRS preview and prediction
The match
River Plate host Argentinos JRS in the Liga Profesional Argentina on Sunday 16 August, with kick-off at 22:00 (WAT) at Estadio Mâs Monumental. River Plate are 7th with 55 points from 32 games (in the top half), while Argentinos JRS sit 3rd on 60 points (in the top four).
Form guide
River Plate's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Tigre 0–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Argentinos JRS's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Racing Club 2–1 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Argentinos JRS arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 February 2026, finished Argentinos JRS 1–0 River Plate.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 1.5 for River Plate and 0.6 for Argentinos JRS. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 64% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: River Plate 60%, draw 23%, Argentinos JRS 17%.
Safer route: River Plate or draw (83%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 2.25.
Value angle: River Plate to win at 1.90 – 60% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was River Plate or draw – a 83% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: River Plate 1–0 Argentinos JRS. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
River Plate60%fair 1.66 · @1.90
Draw23%fair 4.31 · @3.10
Argentinos JRS17%fair 6.04 · @4.50
2.12Expected goals
1.50River Plate xG
0.62Argentinos JRS xG
50%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–018%
2–014%
0–012%
1–111%
2–18%
0–17%
From our goals model: River Plate 1.5 – 0.6 Argentinos JRS expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for River Plate vs Argentinos JRS?
Our pick is River Plate or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win River Plate vs Argentinos JRS?
On our numbers River Plate have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Argentinos JRS 17%.
How many goals will there be in River Plate vs Argentinos JRS?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for River Plate vs Argentinos JRS?
Our predicted score is River Plate 1–0 Argentinos JRS, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is River Plate vs Argentinos JRS?
River Plate vs Argentinos JRS (Liga Profesional Argentina) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 22:00 (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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