Boca Juniors vs River Plate Prediction 9 November 2025
📢 What can we expect from the blockbuster clash between Boca Juniors and River Plate in the 15th round of the Primera Division? Boca Juniors are in fine form, securing six victories in their last ten matches, with an average of 2.2 goals per game. Their defense is equally impressive, conceding just 0.9 goals per match. Meanwhile, River Plate are going through a rough patch, having lost eight of their last ten games. However, their motivation will be sky-high. Both teams will aim to showcase their best in the upcoming fixture.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - River Plate ):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 5;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Boca Juniors and River Plate :
- played 53 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 22, draws - 14;
- number of goals (home/away) - 49 against 59;
- average total goals in the match - 2.04.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Boca Juniors Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Estudiantes de La Plata, away team - Boca Juniors). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Boca Juniors continue to delight their fans with consistent performances and results. Currently sitting at the top of the league table, they showcase a high level of play throughout the season. The team's form includes three wins from their last five matches and an overall record of six victories in their last ten games, highlighting their stability and reliability. Boca display an aggressive attacking style with a focus on ball control and swift transitions to offense, averaging more than two goals per game.
Match Results: Boca Juniors
River Plate Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - River Plate , away - Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (River Plate vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
River Plate are facing significant challenges lately, with just two wins and eight losses in their last ten matches, highlighting serious issues both in attack and defense. They concede an average of 1.3 goals per game while scoring only 0.7 times per match, underscoring the team's offensive struggles at this stage of the season.
Match Results: River Plate
Latest news
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors are dealing with two absences in their squad. Alan Velasco is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to return by the end of November. Veteran Rodrigo Andres Battaglia is nursing a calf injury, with his return anticipated by mid-month.
River Plate
River Plate face a more challenging situation with their injury list still extensive. Agustín Ruberto is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to rejoin the squad after the international break. Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi are undergoing treatment for hamstring injuries. Germán Pezzella and Giorgio Constantini are ruled out for the rest of the season due to torn cruciate ligaments. Gonzalo Montiel is in rehabilitation following a dislocated knee and remains doubtful.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 53;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 22, draws - 14.
- Boca Juniors have not lost in 19 of last 21 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.92, the guests - 1.11;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.04;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs River Plate
- average total in the tournament: 2.25 vs 2.13;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.41;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.75;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.94 vs 0.66;
- Boca Juniors: average total at home in the tournament - 1.63;
- River Plate : average total away in the tournament - 1.21;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.5) vs 0.7 (away - 0.83).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 8 Boca Juniors home games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Boca Juniors home games (Primera Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 River Plate away games (Primera Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 River Plate away games.
Prediction on corners
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 5.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 7.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.25, away - 4.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; away - 4.33.
- Boca Juniors have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 6.38 (3.19 for home team and 3.19 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.75 (2.96 for home team and 2.79 for away team).
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5; at home - 2.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.94, away - 3.07;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; away - 3.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 53;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
- Boca Juniors have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Primera Division).
Editor's Prediction
The biggest derby in South America always draws immense interest, but the teams are entering this clash in different form. Boca Juniors are confidently leading the table, displaying consistent performances, especially at home where they regularly score at least two goals per game. River Plate, on the other hand, are going through a tough spell with four defeats in their last five matches, struggling with confidence and finishing chances. Despite this, head-to-head encounters often turn out to be high-scoring affairs, promising a tense and eventful match. Our bet is on over 1.5 goals.
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