We have a River Plate v Boca Juniors prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, insight and stories ahead of Sunday’s Superclasico.
River Plate are currently sat in 4th place in Group B with their most recent result being a 2-2 draw away to Independiente del Valle on Thursday.
Boca Juniors' last game was on Sunday when they maintained top spot in Group A with a 2-0 victory over Estudiantes.
How To Watch River Plate v Boca Juniors
When is River Plate v Boca Juniors?
River Plate v Boca Juniors will take place on Saturday at 7:30 pm
TV Channel
Fanatiz
Where is River Plate v Boca Juniors Being Played?
Estadio Mâs Monumental
River Plate v Boca Juniors Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
River Plate | 20/23 | 53.5% |
Boca Juniors | 16/5 | 23.8% |
Draw | 21/10 | 32.3% |
River Plate are priced as EVS favourites ahead of this Derby fixture.
River Plate to win - 20/23
Boca Juniors can be gotten at odds of 14/5 per the latest football odds at BoyleSports and the draw is currently priced at 2/1.
Boca Juniors to win - 16/5
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Handicap Betting
River Plate: -1 @ 13/5
Boca Juniors +1 @ 5/6
Handicap Draw -1 @ 12/5
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River Plate’s Form
River Plate are the most successful side in the Argentine Premera Division history following 38 title victories with their most recent coming during the 2023 season when they finished 11 clear of second-placed Talleres. Their current coach is Marcelo Gallardo is in his second spell at the club since 2024 having previously managed the club from 2014-2022 before a brief spell with Al-Ittihad C. This season they are currently fourth in Group B with 25 points and 2 games remaining including this interzonal game before the season splits into the knockout stages.
Their latest performance was a 2-2 draw against Independiente on Thursday where they clawed back the game from the depths of defeat with second-half goals from Galoppo in the 68th minute and Driussi in the 74th minute. It was likely a fair result on both sides with 15 shots to 16 and 51% of possession to 49%. However, it was uncharacteristic in some ways as they’re the third highest scorers in Group B with 15 but their 7 conceded is the joint strongest across both groups.
The goals are generally spread across this River Plate side but one player to keep in the notepad will be Argentinian U20 International attacker Franco Mastantuono who’s attracting interest from the likes of Man United and Chelsea.
River Plate’s Last Five Results
Independiente 2-2 River Plate | April 24th | Draw
Gimnasia 0-3 River Plate | April 18th | Win
River Plate 1-1 Talleres | April 14th | Draw
River Plate 0-0 Barcelona SC | April 9th | Draw
Sarmiento 1-1 River Plate | April 6th | Draw
4 Draws and 1 Win
Boca Juniors’s Form
Boca Juniors are the second most successful side in the history of Argentinian Domestic Football with 35 title victories with their most recent coming in 2022 when they finished 2 points above Racing. The club are currently coached by former Real Madrid player and Argentinian International Fernando Gago who took the role in 2024 and has now been managing for 4 years across all his managerial roles which is remarkable considering he’s still only 39!
Their latest performance was a 2-0 win over Estudiantes following goals from Palacios and Merentiel, This season they currently lead Group A with 32 points with 2 games remaining including this interzonal game before the season splits into the knockout stages. Interestingly Boca’s 22 goals scored is only bettered by Independiente and their 8 conceded is among the best across both groups.
With selection issues up-front due to Merentiel and Cavani out with injury, this will be a huge game for one-time Uruguayan International Merentiel who will be looking to add to his tally of 6 goals from just 657 minutes this season.
Boca Juniors’s Last Five Results
Boca Juniors 2-0 Estudiantes | April 20th| Win
Belgrano 1-3 Boca Juniors | April 13th | Win
Boca Juniors 1-0 Barracas Central | April 6th | Win
Newell’s 2-0 Boca Juniors | March 30th | Loss
Boca Juniors 4-0 Defensa y Justicia | March 16th | Win
4 Wins and 1 Loss
River Plate v Boca Juniors Predicted Lineups
River Plate’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Armani.
RB: Bustos, CB: Pezzella, CB: Pirez, LB: Casco
CM: Simon, CM: Castano, CM: Aliendro
RW: Mastantuono, CF: Driussi, LW: Colidio
Boca Juniors’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-1-2)
GK: Marchesin
RB: Advincula, CB: Battaglia, CB: Rojo, LB: Blanco
CM: Belmonte, CM: Delgado, CM: Zenon
AM: Palacios
CF: Zeballos, CF: Merentiel
River Plate v Boca Juniors Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time HeadTo-Head Record
River Plate wins: 87
Boca Juniors wins: 92
Draws: 84
Head-To-Head Results
Boca Juniors 0-1 River Plate | Primera | September 21st, 2024
River Plate 2-3 Boca Juniors | Primera | April 21st, 2024
River Plate 1-1 Boca Juniors | Primera | February 25th, 2024
Boca Juniors 0-2 River Plate | Premera | January 10th, 2023
River Plate 1-0 Boca Juniors | Premera | May 7th, 2023
River Plate v Boca Juniors Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: River Plate 1-0 Boca Juniors
River Plate are favourites ahead of this game following their 0-1 win over them last September.
Boca have been in excellent form this season and head into this in strong form though they must contend with selection issues up top.
This will be a tight and explosive game with 1 win a piece and 1 draw in their last three and with no win coming by more than a goal. I think Boca are a decent price for the win.
Best Bet: Boca Juniors @ 14/5
Boca Juniors to win - 16/5
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