River Plate vs Tigre Prediction 7 February 2026
📢 What to expect from the River Plate vs. Tigre clash in the 4th round of the Primera? Both teams have kicked off the season with commendable performances, occupying top spots in the standings. River Plate are solid at home, boasting a strong defense and an attack capable of scoring more than once per match. Tigre, on the other hand, are equally impressive on the road and are eager to solidify their league position. Both sides are expected to field their main line-ups, adding intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 June 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - River Plate ):
- ball possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams River Plate and Tigre:
- played 21 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 5, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 32 against 25;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.14, in the 2nd half - 1.57;
- average total goals in the match - 2.71.
Head-to-head statistics River Plate - Tigre

River Plate Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Club Atletico Rosario Central, away team - River Plate ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (River Plate vs Club Atletico Rosario Central):
- ball possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
River Plate continue to maintain their strong position among the league leaders. In their last five matches, the team have secured two wins and drawn twice, showcasing their stability and reliability on the field. Over the past ten games, they have averaged 0.7 goals both scored and conceded, highlighting their balanced approach in both attack and defense.
Match Results: River Plate

Tigre Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Tigre, away - Racing Club Avellaneda). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (Tigre vs Racing Club Avellaneda):
- ball possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
The "Matadors" are in excellent form and remain among the leaders thanks to their strong attacking play-averaging two goals per match while conceding just 0.67 goals per game. In their last five matches, they have secured three victories and suffered just one defeat.
Match Results: Tigre
Latest news
River Plate
The hosts are dealing with several absences. Franco Armani and Maximiliano Meza are sidelined with calf and knee injuries, respectively, and are expected back by mid-February. Germán Pezzella and Giorgio Costantini are out due to cruciate ligament tears-one until April and the other until early summer. Sebastián Driussi is unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Tigre
The visitors are also facing challenges. Angelo Marquez and Nahuel Banegas are sidelined due to injuries. Santiago Gonzalez and Simon Rivero are unavailable because of ACL tears-one until the end of May, the other until autumn. Sebastian Medina will miss the match with a hamstring injury and is expected back on the field by late February.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.14;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.48, while the visitors net 0.67.
First-Half Stats: River Plate (home) vs Tigre (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 5 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.5 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.2).
- River Plate have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Tigre (Primera Division).
- Tigre have drawn in the 1st half in last 8 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 5, draws - 5.
Statistics: River Plate vs Tigre
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- win percentage: 67% vs 67%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Tigre won with a +1.5 handicap in 25 of last 26 games (Primera Division).
- Tigre won with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of last 18 away games (Primera Division).
- Tigre won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.52, the guests - 1.19;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.71;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: River Plate vs Tigre
- average total in the tournament: 1 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 1.67;
- River Plate : average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Tigre: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 0.67) vs 1.1 (away - 0.5).
- River Plate have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 home games against Tigre (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; at home field - 9.33.
Tigre: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; away - 2.5.
- River Plate have taken under 6.5 corners in last 6 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.96 (1.48 for home team and 1.48 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.9 (1.6 for home team and 2.3 for away team).
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.67; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.8; at home - 2.
Tigre: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.33.
- Under 6.5 yellow cards in 8 of last 9 River Plate games.
- Under 6.5 yellow cards in last 5 River Plate games (Primera Division).
- Under 6.5 yellow cards in last 8 Tigre games (Primera Division).
- Under 6.5 yellow cards in last 6 Tigre away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: River Plate vs Tigre
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for River Plate at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Tigre away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 1 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for River Plate at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Tigre away - 2 (33%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (9/45, 20%);
- River Plate at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (1/1, 100%);
- Tigre away most often play: 1:1 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 20.78% (odds 5)
0:0 - 15.36% (odds 6.8)
1:1 - 10.66% (odds 7.5)
Editorial Prediction
River Plate enter this clash as clear favorites, which is expected for one of the country's top teams. However, their recent encounters have rarely been thrilling, often playing out in a rather restrained manner. In nine of River Plate's last ten matches, no more than two goals have been scored. Given this scenario, it seems reasonable to bet on under 2.5 goals.