Sarmiento vs River Plate Prediction 5 April 2025
🔊Today at the Sarmiento Stadium, we are set for an exhilarating clash as the home team takes on River Plate. Although the hosts are riding a stable run of draws, their current mid-table position leaves no room for complacency. River Plate are firmly positioned at the top of the standings and are traveling with victory in mind. A fierce battle is anticipated: Sarmiento will aim to extend their unbeaten home streak, but the visitors certainly have the capability to break this trend.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Sarmiento and River Plate:
- 8 matches played;
- home team victories - 1, away team wins - 5, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 7 against 20;
- average goals in the first half - 1.63, in the second half - 1.75;
- average total goals per match - 3.38.
The last game took place on 28 July 2024 at River Plate's home ground and ended with their 1-0 victory.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Sarmiento Junin Team Overview
Sarmiento are navigating a challenging period, currently sitting 12th in the league standings. Their form is far from impressive, with just one win in their last ten matches, alongside six draws and three defeats. The team attempts to offset their lack of scoring prowess with a tight defense, yet they concede quite frequently-averaging more than one goal per game. Offensively, the "Greens" also face difficulties, managing to score only about half a goal per match. The squad's quality is below average, which limits their potential for achieving significant results. The coaching staff are getting the most out of the players, but it's not always enough. Even among their forwards, no one has scored more than two goals in the tournament so far.
Match Results: Sarmiento Junin

River Plate Team Overview
River Plate currently sit third in the league, showcasing impressive form with five wins in their last ten matches, suffering just two defeats. Known as "Los Millonarios," they boast a disciplined defense, conceding an average of less than 0.5 goals per game-one of the best records in the league. Their attack is equally effective, enabling them to remain strong contenders for the top spots in the tournament. The team's balance is key, as they lack standout stars but thrive collectively. This allows the club to occasionally ease up during certain stretches of the season while still maintaining a high position.
Match Results: River Plate
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 5, draws - 2.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs River Plate
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- number of wins: 1 vs 5;
- win percentage: 9% vs 45%;
- number of losses: 4 vs 1;
- number of draws: 6 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 1 vs 5;
- number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- number of draws: 6 vs 3.
- River Plate plays the 1st half in a draw in 9 of the last 10 Primera Division games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.88, the guests - 2.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.38;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs River Plate
- average total in the tournament: 2 vs 1.36;
- average total goals scored: 0.64 vs 0.91;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.18 vs 0.09;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.45 vs 0.82;
- Sarmiento Junin: average total at home in the tournament - 0.8;
- River Plate : average total away in the tournament - 0.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.8) vs 0.9 (away - 0.75).
- Sarmiento Junin conceded in the 1st half in each of their last 4 Primera Division home games against River Plate.
Prediction on corners
Sarmiento Junin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.27; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 6.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.27, away - 6.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 6.
- River Plate has taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.5 (2.25 for home team and 2.25 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.75 (2.5 for home team and 1.25 for away team).
Sarmiento Junin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.91; at home - 2.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; at home - 2.2.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.45, away - 2.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Sarmiento Junin vs River Plate
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Sarmiento Junin at home - 3 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for River Plate away - 1 (20%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 1;
- BTTS matches for Sarmiento Junin at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for River Plate away - 0 (0%).
Editor's Prediction
The match between Sarmiento and River Plate promises to be intriguing in terms of tactical battles and strategies. While statistics suggest that the hosts might manage at least a draw at home, given their past results, the current form of the visitors makes them the favorites for this clash. A well-founded prediction revolves around the match total: considering the low scoring nature of both sides and trends from previous games, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like a solid choice.