Gim & Esgr vs River Plate Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Gimnasia y Esgrima and River Plate promises to be an enthralling encounter. The teams showcase different playing styles, adding intrigue to their matchup. Recently, the hosts have remained unbeaten in six consecutive home games, demonstrating resilience on their turf. Meanwhile, the visitors often secure draws on the road, highlighting their solid defense. It will be fascinating to watch the tactical battle between these sides, given their contrasting approaches to the game.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Gimnasia y Esgrima and River Plate:
- 35 matches played;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 17, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 29 for Gimnasia, 58 for River Plate;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.49;
- average total goals per match - 2.49.
The last match took place on 17 August 2024 at Gimnasia y Esgrima's home ground and ended in a 1-1 draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata Team Overview
Gimnasia y Esgrima are renowned for their resilience at home, where they remain unbeaten in six consecutive matches. Despite sitting in 10th place in the standings, their results don't always reflect their tenacity on the pitch. Their playing style relies on counterattacks and disciplined defense, with an average of just 0.7 goals conceded over the last ten games speaking volumes. However, their attacking line struggles with a lack of efficiency, averaging only 0.8 goals per game.
Match Results: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata

River Plate Team Overview
River Plate are a formidable opponent for any team, thanks to their well-organized defense and ability to maintain possession even in away matches. Currently sitting fourth in the standings, they have an intriguing record of five draws in their last six away games, consistently scoring around 0.92 goals per match this season. Their most recent encounter with Gimnasia ended in a 1-1 draw, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming fixture.
Match Results: River Plate
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 17, draws - 13.
Statistics: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs River Plate
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of wins: 3 vs 5;
- win percentage: 23% vs 38%;
- number of losses: 6 vs 1;
- number of draws: 4 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 3;
- number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- number of draws: 4 vs 5.
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 24 home games.
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in 19 of last 20 home games (Liga Profesional).
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games.
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games (Liga Profesional).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 1.66;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.49;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs River Plate
- average total in the tournament: 1.69 vs 1.46;
- average total goals scored: 0.62 vs 0.92;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.38 vs 0.15;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.23 vs 0.77;
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- River Plate : average total away in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1.2) vs 0.8 (away - 0.67).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata games against River Plate.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata games against River Plate (Liga Profesional).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata home games against River Plate (Liga Profesional).
Prediction on corners
Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.38; at home field - 5.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 4.8.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.23, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; away - 4.67.
- River Plate have taken over 4.5 corners in their last 5 away games against Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata (Liga Profesional).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.92 (1.46 for home team and 1.46 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.24 (1.53 for home team and 1.71 for away team).
Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.15; at home - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; at home - 3.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.46, away - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs River Plate
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata at home - 2 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for River Plate away - 2 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for River Plate away - 1 (33%).
Editor's Prediction
This clash promises to be intense in terms of the battle for points and strategic team play development. Both teams favor a cautious approach, focusing on defending their goals with minimal risk going forward. Considering recent trends in both teams' performances and their low-scoring playing styles, a bet on under 2.5 total goals seems like a well-founded prediction. This choice is supported by the statistics of Gimnasia's home games, which feature few goals, and River Plate's strong defense.