Racing Club vs River Plate Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 24 November 2025
📢 What to expect from the clash between Racing and River Plate in the Round of 16 of the Primera? This is one of the standout fixtures in the first round of the playoffs, featuring two of Argentina's powerhouses. Racing finished third, while River Plate came in sixth, and both teams enter this decisive stage with high ambitions. However, the playoffs are unforgiving: only one team advances, adding tension to every moment.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Racing Club Avellaneda):
- ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Racing Club Avellaneda and River Plate :
- played 42 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 21, draws - 11;
- number of goals (home/away) - 37 against 68;
- average total goals in the match - 2.5.
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 Primera Division tournament (home team - Newell´s Old Boys, away team - Racing Club Avellaneda). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Racing Club Avellaneda vs Newell´s Old Boys):
- ball possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Racing have shown consistent form throughout the first stage of the championship, securing a third-place finish. The team is renowned for their solid defense, conceding an average of just 0.91 goals per match, and their determination to dominate on home turf. In their last five matches, they have recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss (WDWDL), which is a respectable run. The "Academy" traditionally perform strongly at home, maintaining a high level of football with minimal disruptions.
Match Results: Racing Club Avellaneda
River Plate Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Velez Sarsfield, away - River Plate ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 17 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
River Plate finished sixth in the first stage of the Clausura, known for their aggressive, attack-oriented style of play. However, their form has been lacking, with just one win and seven losses in their last ten matches (format LLLLW). Their main weakness lies in defense, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per match over the past ten games. Despite this, they have historically performed well against Racing.
Match Results: River Plate
Latest news
Racing Club Avellaneda
Racing are dealing with a lengthy injury list. Several players remain doubtful: Agustín Almendra (tendon issues), Bruno Zuculini (muscle injury), Duván Vergara (ankle injury), and Santiago Sosa, who is recovering from a broken jaw. Matías Zaracho is sidelined until early December due to a hamstring injury. Additionally, Franco Pardo, Luciano Vietto, and Marcos Rojo are all out with muscle injuries. Ignacio Rodriguez will be unavailable due to an ankle sprain.
River Plate
River Plate are also grappling with significant roster issues. Fabricio Bustos is expected back only by mid-December following a shin injury, while Facundo Colidio aims to return to action in early December due to a hamstring strain. German Pezzella and Giorgio Costantini are sidelined for the rest of the season with torn cruciate ligaments. Maximiliano Meza is on the mend from a knee injury, with his comeback anticipated by the end of January.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 21, draws - 11.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.88, the guests - 1.62;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Racing Club Avellaneda vs River Plate
- average total in the tournament: 2.18 vs 2.06;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.32;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.73 vs 0.62;
- Racing Club Avellaneda: average total at home in the tournament - 1.24;
- River Plate : average total away in the tournament - 1.06;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.33) vs 0.6 (away - 0.71).
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in last 16 home games against River Plate.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 13 games against River Plate.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in last 11 home games against River Plate (Primera Division).
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games against River Plate (Primera Division).
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games.
- Racing Club Avellaneda have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 home games.
Prediction on corners
Racing Club Avellaneda: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.3; at home field - 6.41;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 7.17.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.09, away - 4.06;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; away - 3.86.
- River Plate have taken over 3.5 corners in 11 of last 12 games against Racing Club Avellaneda.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.42 (1.71 for home team and 1.71 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.19 (1.88 for home team and 2.31 for away team).
Racing Club Avellaneda: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.85; at home - 2.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; at home - 2.83.
River Plate : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.06, away - 3.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; away - 4.57.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Editor's Prediction
Despite the stature of these teams, the upcoming clash is unlikely to turn into an open shootout-there's too much at stake, and neither side will want to take unnecessary risks. Racing have been particularly cautious in their recent outings: in 13 of their last 14 matches, no more than two goals were scored, highlighting their pragmatic approach. River Plate adopt a similar style, with their last six games also lacking a goal-fest. Given both teams' tactical tendencies and the significance of this encounter, the match is likely to be a restrained and careful affair from start to finish. We are backing under 2.5 goals.
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