River Plate vs Banfield Prediction: Will River Plate return to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, River Plate will face Banfield at Stadium Monumental in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (0-0) against Defensa y Justicia. The visitors come into this game after a win (2-1) against Racing Club.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

River Plate faced Defensa y Justicia and drew 0-0 in what was a balanced match with River Plate on the better side of things. Defensa y Justicia, though, took the game to River Plate, controlling 75% of the ball in the first half, while the visitors accommodated more direct opportunities, firing in 3 shots at goal to the opposition's 1. Defensa y Justicia were slightly more attacking, despite their efforts, as they made 15 attempts and 7 blocked shots. But the dynamic changed massively in River Plate's favor in the second half as the Argentinians finished with 89 percent possession of the ball, more pressing and had 9 attempts on goal, two of which were on target. On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia were required to defend and didn't offer much in attack, limited to just 11 percent possession and occasional forays forward. River Plate overall had the better of things in terms of possession (55% to 45%) and also with their shots, 12 attempts to 24 for Defensa y Justicia, although most of those were on the target. But both teams played solidly and neither could score as the goalless result was sealed. With this result, River Plate is in 11th place in the table with 27 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with a record of 21 goals scored and 13 goals conceded.

An intense and balanced match saw Banfield beat Racing Club 2-1. Racing Club had 54 percent possession and a superior number of shots (9 to Banfield's 5) in the first half, but couldn't convert their opportunities, as the teams remained level at halftime. Defensively, Banfield were better in shots on target (2 to 2) and blocked shots (0 to Racing's 2). There was more excitement in the second half as Racing went ahead in the 49th minute, taking advantage of the team's attacking thrust through Quiros. Banfield, however, didn't take long to respond in the 53rd minute as Sepulveda scored and equalised the game off an assist from Di Luciano. The game slipped from the home team's emotional control and in the 70th minute Rodriguez put Banfield ahead. Racing maintained possession in the stat sheet (54 percent of the game in total) and shots on goal (12 to 9 by Banfield). But Banfield had the better of shots on target (5 to 4), crucial to their victory. But this victory was more efficient and more resilient for Banfield, who made the most of the chances available to them in the second half, while a Racing team that had more possession but less finishing succeeded in taking the lead. With this result, Racing Club is in 23th place in the table with 21 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats, with a record of 18 goals scored and 23 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, River Plate has won 2, Banfield has won 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in all 5 games, and with both teams scoring in all of those matches.

River Plate are favorites to win.