Argentinos Juniors vs River Plate Prediction 13 February 2026
📢 How will the match between Argentinos Juniors and River Plate unfold in the 5th round of the Primera Division? Both teams come into this clash with intriguing statistical features that could influence the outcome. The hosts have shown inconsistent form in recent games, alternating between wins and losses, making their play unpredictable. Meanwhile, River Plate are positioned at the top of the table, which boosts their confidence. A tense battle for points is expected.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 May 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Argentinos Juniors):
- ball possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 27;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 6;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Argentinos Juniors and River Plate :
- played 33 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 12, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 34 against 43;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
- average total goals in the match - 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Argentinos Juniors - River Plate
Argentinos Juniors Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Racing Club Avellaneda, away team - Argentinos Juniors). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Argentinos Juniors vs Racing Club Avellaneda):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Argentinos Juniors enter the match eager to climb up the league standings. The "Bichos Colorados" currently sit in 10th place and are looking to improve their position. Their recent form has been less than stellar, with only one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five games. However, the team is renowned for their defensive style of play, focusing on minimizing goals conceded-averaging just 0.5 goals allowed per match.
Match Results: Argentinos 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 - Tigre). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:4.
Here are the match stats (River Plate vs Tigre):
- ball possession: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
River Plate currently sit 4th in the league and are determined to cement their place among the tournament leaders. The team has been more consistent than their rivals, with two wins and a draw in their last four matches, indicating they are in good form. Their attacking style has been effective, averaging one goal per game. However, their defense can be a concern, also conceding an average of one goal per match. This could pose a challenge against opponents who are adept at capitalizing on defensive lapses.
Match Results: River Plate
Latest news
Argentinos Juniors
The hosts face two absences: Diego Rodriguez and Matias Jimenez Rojas are sidelined due to torn cruciate ligaments and are expected to return only by June.
River Plate
The visitors face more absences. Fausto Vera will miss the match due to a red card in the last round. Franco Armani and Maximiliano Meza are sidelined with shin and knee injuries until mid-February. Germán Pezzella and Giorgio Costantini are unavailable due to cruciate ligament tears (one out until April, the other until June). Sebastián Driussi will sit out with a hamstring injury.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 33;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 12, draws - 12.
Statistics: Argentinos Juniors vs River Plate
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- win percentage: 25% vs 50%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.03, the guests - 1.3;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 7.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Argentinos Juniors games against River Plate.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Argentinos Juniors home games against River Plate.
Prediction on corners
Argentinos Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.75; at home field - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 4.75.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5, away - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.86.
- River Plate have taken over 3.5 corners in last 5 away games against Argentinos Juniors.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 33;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Argentinos Juniors vs River Plate
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Argentinos Juniors at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for River Plate away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Argentinos Juniors at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for River Plate away - 1 (14%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (12/60, 20%);
- Argentinos Juniors at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 1:0 (1/2, 50%);
- River Plate away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:0 - 27.03% (odds 6.55)
1:0 - 21.11% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 18.06% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Argentinos Juniors enter the match as favorites, but underestimating River Plate would be a mistake. The visitors remain one of the strongest teams on the continent and are unlikely to settle for a secondary role. Considering the ambitions of both sides and the current standings, we can expect a game with victory in mind. In this scenario, betting on over 2.5 goals seems more logical.
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