River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors Prediction 16 August 2026
📢 River Plate and Argentinos Juniors come into the fifth round of the Clausura with starkly contrasting records. One of the country's biggest clubs sits unexpectedly at the bottom of the table without a single point, while the visitors have won all four of their matches and lead the standings outright with 12 points. That alone makes this one of the most intriguing matches of the entire round.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 13 February 2026 and ended with an Argentinos Juniors victory, 1-0. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - Argentinos Juniors):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 1 vs 1;
- fouls: 6 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
📊 In official matches between River Plate and Argentinos Juniors there have been 34 meetings. The hosts have 12 wins, the visitors have won 10 times, and 12 matches ended in a draw. The total number of goals is 43 for River Plate against 35 for Argentinos Juniors. The average total goals per match is 2.29. Remarkably, River Plate have not been able to beat their opponents in four matches in a row - since 2023.
Head-to-head statistics River Plate - Argentinos Juniors
River Plate Team Overview
River Plate's last official match was played in the Argentine Primera División, losing away to Tigre (0:1).
The match stats were as follows (River Plate vs Tigre):
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
River Plate have had a disastrous start to the Clausura: four defeats in four rounds, sitting bottom of the group without a single point. Moreover, counting previous matches, the team's losing run has already stretched to five consecutive defeats. Across the last ten matches, River Plate have won only three times, with one draw and six defeats, and their scoring rate has dropped to 1.0 goal per game. The current attacking slump is particularly striking - not a single goal scored in the league.
Match Results: River Plate
Argentinos Juniors Team Overview
Argentinos Juniors beat Racing Club 2:1 at home in the previous Premier División round.
Match stats (Argentinos Juniors vs Racing Club):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 10 vs 3.
Argentinos Juniors, on the other hand, have made a perfect start to the Clausura and after four rounds sit alone at the top of the group with 12 points from a possible 12. Their strong form is evident over a longer stretch too: eight wins and just two defeats in their last ten matches. During that period the team scored an average of 1.6 goals and conceded just 0.7 per game, combining an effective attack with one of the most reliable defences over this run. Argentinos Juniors also consistently threaten the opposition goal regardless of where the match is played: the team scored in 15 of their last 16 league matches.
Match Results: Argentinos Juniors
Latest news
River Plate
🚫 River Plate have plenty of injury concerns ahead of the match: Mauro Arambarri, Marcos Acuña, Sebastián Driussi, Agustín Ruberto and Juan Carlos Portillo will all miss out through injury.
Argentinos Juniors
❌ Argentinos Juniors have a more modest injury list: Franco Paredes and Eric Godoy will miss the match through injury.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.26, the guests - 1.03;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors
- average total in the tournament: 2.08 vs 2.04;
- average total goals scored: 1.21 vs 1.3;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.42 vs 0.52;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.79 vs 0.78;
- River Plate : average total at home in the tournament - 1.46;
- Argentinos Juniors: average total away in the tournament - 1.22;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.25) vs 1.6 (away - 1.5).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 River Plate home games against Argentinos Juniors.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Argentinos Juniors away games (Primera Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Argentinos Juniors away games.
Prediction on corners
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.83; at home field - 6.85;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 6.5.
Argentinos Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.78, away - 5.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; away - 5.
- River Plate have taken over 4.5 corners in 16 of last 17 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (48/316, 15.2%);
- River Plate at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (4/13, 30.8%);
- Argentinos Juniors away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:0 , 2:1 , 2:3 , 3:1 (1/9, 11.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.47% (odds 6)
1:0 - 12.7% (odds 5.5)
0:0 - 9.78% (odds 6.5)
⭐ Editor's Pick
According to the bookmakers, River Plate are considered favourites for the upcoming match, but it is hard to agree with that assessment looking at their Clausura start. The hosts have suffered four consecutive clean-sheet defeats, while Argentinos Juniors have been winning every game so far and regularly creating chances in the opposition half. It is worth noting that the visitors have scored in 15 of their last 16 league matches, so even away from home they should get their opportunities in attack. Our bet is Argentinos Juniors to score. Expected score - 0:2.
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Betting Tips: River Plate - Argentinos Juniors
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