River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction: Will either team be able to return to winning ways?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, River Plate will face Defensa y Justicia at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (2-2) against Vélez Sarsfield. The visitors come from a draw (1-1) against Racing Club.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The River Plate team comes to this game after a disappointing draw against Vélez Sarsfield (2-2). The River Plate team even started well in the match, reaching 0-1 at 26'. In the 2nd half, the team started badly, conceding the tie after 52', however, the team would reach 1-2 at 82'. But in a moment of inattention, the team would suffer the 2-2 shortly afterward, at 87'. Despite having gained one more point of difference over the 2nd place, the truth is that River has shown some instability at this stage of the season. The proof of this is the instability of results. In the last 5 league games, the team has only 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, adding only 8 points in that period. The River Plate team needs to enter a new winning streak to maintain the advantage over all other opponents.

The Defensa y Justicia team comes to this game after a draw against Racing Club (1-1). The Defensa y Justicia team started well and were superior throughout the 1st half, scoring 1-0 at 38'. However, at the beginning of the 2nd half, the team would be reduced to 10 players, at 53'. From that moment on, the opposing team dominated the game and reached 1-1 at 66', still having numerous opportunities for a comeback. With this tie, the team maintains the 5th place, however now 3 points away from the 3rd place. The Defensa y Justicia team has had a recent drop in form. In the last 5 games, they have only 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss. In that same period, they scored 5 goals and conceded 4.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, River Plate has won 2, Defensa y Justicia has won 1, and there are 2 draws. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 3 of those games.

River Plate is a favorite to win this match, yet it is predicted to be a hard match for them as Defensa y Justicia is a top-table team.