Racing Club vs River Plate Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 12 April 2026
📢 The upcoming clash between Racing and River Plate promises to be thrilling, given their current form and standings in the league table. Both teams are showcasing impressive performances: Racing consistently picks up points at home, while River Plate sit in second place in the championship. Their recent encounters have been filled with tension and high-scoring action.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Racing Club Avellaneda):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 18 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Racing Club Avellaneda and River Plate :
- played 43 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 21, draws - 11;
- number of goals (home/away) - 40 against 70;
- average total goals in the match - 2.56.
Head-to-head statistics Racing Club - River Plate

Racing Club Avellaneda Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Copa Sudamericana tournament (home team - Independiente Petrolero, away team - Racing Club Avellaneda). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Racing Club Avellaneda vs Independiente Petrolero):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
Racing have been in fine form over their last five matches, securing four wins and suffering just one defeat. The team currently sit in sixth place in the standings, reflecting their consistency throughout the season. They average 1.25 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.92, making their defense one of the strongest in the league. Their playing style focuses on ball control and swift counter-attacks, which proves effective against mid-tier opponents.
Match Results: Racing Club Avellaneda

River Plate Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Copa Sudamericana tournament (home team - Blooming Santa Cruz, away - River Plate ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (River Plate vs Blooming Santa Cruz):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 23;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 6;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
River Plate are on a seven-match unbeaten streak, showcasing top-tier performances both at home and away. The team holds the second spot in the standings, thanks to a potent attack averaging 1.42 goals per game and a solid defense conceding just 0.75 goals per match. Over their last ten fixtures, they have secured six victories, alongside two draws and two losses-highlighting a robust squad in excellent physical condition.
Match Results: River Plate
Latest news
Racing Club Avellaneda
Racing are heading into the match with some setbacks: Gabriel Rojas is out due to a hamstring injury, and Valentin Carboni is sidelined for an extended period with a torn cruciate ligament.
River Plate
River Plate will be without Lautaro Rivero as he is suspended for the match. Also missing from the squad are Giuliano Galoppo (ankle dislocation), Franco Armani (tendon injury), Maximiliano Meza (knee injury), and Juan Carlos Portillo along with Giorgio Costantini (both with cruciate ligament tears).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 21, draws - 11.
Statistics: Racing Club Avellaneda vs River Plate
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- win percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 6;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.93, the guests - 1.63;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.56;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Racing Club Avellaneda vs River Plate
- average total in the tournament: 2.17 vs 2.17;
- average total goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.42;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.92;
- Racing Club Avellaneda: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- River Plate : average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.33) vs 1.5 (away - 1).
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in 16 of last 17 home games against River Plate.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 14 games against River Plate.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 home games against River Plate (Liga Profesional).
Prediction on corners
Racing Club Avellaneda: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.08; at home field - 3.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 5.67.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.58, away - 4.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; away - 3.83.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have taken over 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 home games against River Plate.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have taken over 4.5 corners in last 6 games against River Plate.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 games against River Plate (Liga Profesional).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Racing Club Avellaneda vs River Plate
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Racing Club Avellaneda at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for River Plate away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Racing Club Avellaneda at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS matches for River Plate away - 3 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (27/181, 14.9%);
- Racing Club Avellaneda at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:0 , 2:1 (1/4, 25%);
- River Plate away most often play: 1:0 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:0 - 14.11% (odds 6.2)
1:0 - 13.54% (odds 6.5)
1:1 - 13.5% (odds 6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Racing enter the match as slight favorites, yet River Plate are in excellent form. The encounter is unlikely to be open, as both teams will exercise caution in crucial moments. It's also worth noting that in 7 of River Plate's last 8 away matches, no more than two goals were scored. Given the nature of this game, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like a reasonable choice.