River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction, Lineups & Odds

A Tight Game In Store

We think River Plate and Vélez Sarsfield are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of 1.67.

Last H2H Clash Ended 1-1

River Plate followed up their previous win with a 2-1 home triumph. This was against Boca Juniors. Los Millonarios managed nine shots on target and had 45% possession, while Franco Mastantuono and Sebastian Driussi scored one goal each.

Vélez Sarsfield have won back-to-back games, including a recent 1-0 victory against Gimnasia at home. Guillermo Barros Schelotto's side had 46% possession and totalled one shot on goal, with Braian Romero on target in the 76th minute.

The past four games involving River and Vélez have been drawn, with the last encounter ending 1-1. The past 8 H2H matches have featured four draws and two wins for each team.

Primera Division		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	River Plate	15	7	7	1	17	8	9	17:8	28
25	Vélez Sarsfield	15	4	2	9	6	18	-12	6:18	14

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. River have had 64.3% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.7 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while being awarded 3.4 corners.

Top goalscorer is Miguel Borja on 4 goals, while Franco Mastantuono has bagged 3 and Sebastian Driussi 2. Gonzalo Montiel and Franco Mastantuono are the leading assists makers with 2.

Vélez have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.4 shots on goal, 5.6 attempts and 0.6 goals. El Fortín average 53.9% possession, 3.5 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Braian Romero has scored 4 goals, while Maher Carrizo has 2. Agustin Bouzat and Isaias Andrada are the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

River Plate predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Franco Armani (GK), Fabricio Bustos, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, German Pezzella, Marcos Acuna, Giuliano Galoppo, Enzo Pérez, Kevin Castaño, Franco Mastantuono, Sebastián Driussi, Facundo Colidio.

Vélez Sarsfield predicted lineup (4-3-3): Tomás Marchiori (GK), Isaías Andrada, Damian Fernandez, Valentin Gomez, Elias Gomez, Christian Ordoñez, Claudio Baeza, Agustin Bouzat, Maher Carrizo, Braian Romero, Alvaro Montoro.

Expert Primera Division Analysis

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 River games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 River games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Vélez games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Vélez games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Vélez games.

River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 Goals for this Primera Division encounter. The numbers suggest that the two teams might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of 1.67 look more than fair.

There are some bigger-priced options for those looking for larger odds and that includes the Result & Total Goals market. Combine Under 2.5 Goals with one of the teams to triumph.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Our Pick

Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.67 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

River 1 - 0 Vélez

We’re betting on River to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of 4.60 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Props

Top Pick: Franco Mastantuono to Score 3.40

Franco Mastantuono (River) has scored in his past two Primera Division matches He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of 3.40.

Latest Franco Mastantuono Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.40

First

5.40

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Corners Prediction

River Under 5.5 Corners 2.02

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by River in their past five games, with the corner count against Vélez going under 5.5 in their last three matches. We’re backing River to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at 2.02.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

River

Total

8.60 5.20 3.40

Home

7.80 4.80 3.00

Away

9.60 5.30 4.30

Vélez

Total

8.30 3.50 4.80

Home

8.00 5.50 2.50

Away

8.30 3.00 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

2.10

Under 9.5

1.67

River Corners

Over 5.5

1.68

Under 5.5

2.02

Vélez Corners

Over 3.5

2.55

Under 3.5

1.44

Most Corners

1

1.26

X

8.00

2

4.10

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River Plate vs Vélez Sarsfield Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

River Favourites to Win According to Bookies

With a 67% chance of winning, River Plate are favourites to win this Primera Division match and they’re available at betting odds of 1.50 with the bookies. Vélez Sarsfield are regarded as the least likely winner at 6.25.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the 1.53 about Both Teams to Score No.

If you fancy River Plate but want money back if this Primera Division match is a draw, then you can get 1.18. You can bet on Vélez Sarsfield at 4.50 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full Time Result

1

1.50

X

4.33

2

6.25

Half Time Result

1

2.05

X

2.20

2

7.50

Double Chance

1X

1.13

12

1.20

X2

2.50

Draw No Bet

1

1.18

2

4.50

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

1.90

2 Hcp +1

1.95

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.67

Over 2.5

2.15

Both Teams to Score

Yes

2.38

No

1.53

Miguel Borja Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is 2.48 available that Miguel Borja finds the net, while he is available at 3.95 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals

Miguel Borja (River)

First

3.95

Anytime

2.48

Facundo Colidio (River)

First

4.40

Anytime

2.70

Franco Mastantuono (River)

First

5.40

Anytime

3.40

Sebastián Driussi (River)

First

5.80

Anytime

3.55

Gonzalo Tapia (River)

First

6.50

Anytime

3.90

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.90

Pity Martínez (River)

First

7.00

Anytime

4.35

Santiago Simón (River)

First

8.50

Anytime

5.10

Manuel Lanzini (River)

First

9.00

Anytime

5.10

Braian Romero (Vélez)

First

9.50

Anytime

5.40

Maximiliano Meza (River)

First

10.50

Anytime

6.25

Ignacio Fernández (River)

First

10.50

Anytime

6.25

Florian Monzón (Vélez)

First

12.50

Anytime

6.75

Maher Carrizo (Vélez)

First

11.50

Anytime

6.75

Enzo Pérez (River)

First

12.50

Anytime

6.75

Rodrigo Aliendro (River)

First

12.00

Anytime

6.75

Federico Gattoni (River)

First

13.00

Anytime

7.00

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

First

16.00

Anytime

8.00

Lucas Martínez (River)

First

15.00

Anytime

8.50

Fabricio Bustos (River)

First

17.00

Anytime

8.50

Álvaro Montoro (Vélez)

First

19.00

Anytime

9.00

Imanol Machuca (Vélez)

First

20.00

Anytime

10.00

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

First

19.00

Anytime

10.50

Matias Kranevitter (River)

First

19.00

Anytime

11.00

Marcos Acuña (River)

First

20.00

Anytime

11.00

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Team News

If you’re looking for River vs Vélez team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Primera Division squads.

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