Stadium Florencio Sola
12.04.2025, 01:00
Round 13 of the Torneo Betano 2025 features a compelling fixture as Banfield hosts Independiente Rivadavia. Both teams are coming off a tough match in the last round and with those crucial points on the line there is sure to be a tough match.
Banfield (LWDLL)
After a heavy 4-1 defeat against Racing Club, Banfield comes into this game. Only two shots and no threat on goal were salvaged in the first half when they were mostly outplayed. At halftime they were already behind by a goal. Racing didn’t make it easier for the second half of the game when they ramped up the pressure and the lead went to 4-0 before Banfield were able to pull one back in added time through Alaniz. In terms of statistics, Banfield struggled as a whole, with only 8 total shots and none of them corners in the whole course of the match. They created very little, scoring all their 0.23 xG, and now the team will have to make a sharp turnaround if they are to back up momentum.
Ind. Rivadavia (DWLWD)
Godoy Cruz and Independiente Rivadavia drew 1-1 away and share the points. The team had 61% of possession played, generated more shots (9) and shots on target (4), and so dominated play. They conceded just before halftime, but responded well to the subsequent half and Villalba scored the equaliser at the 74th. Their xG of 0.40 may not reflect too poorly, though their possession of a ball (80% passing accuracy) and better dive-time in the second 45 differ in a stretch from Godoy Cruz’s 0.90. It wasn’t a win but a team with structure and resolve had been glimpsed.
History of Head-to-Heads
Apertura 2025
Independiente Rivadavia
Liga Profesional 2024
Independiente Rivadavia
Cup 2024
Banfield
Copa de la Liga Profesional 2024
Banfield
Primera B Nacional 2013/2014
Independiente Rivadavia
Banfield Latest Games
Banfield
Central Cordoba
Banfield
Banfield
Independiente Rivadavia
Banfield
Independiente Rivadavia Latest Games
Independiente Rivadavia 
Independiente Rivadavia
Defensa y Justicia
Independiente Rivadavia
Aldosivi
Independiente Rivadavia
Expert Betting Tips
However, home advantage should not be enough to steady the ship for Banfield, whose defensive vulnerabilities were on full display last round and who face a more tactical balanced and possession committed Independiente Rivadavia. However, Banfield are too eager to bounce back while Independiente Rivadavia appear more calmed and organized. However, this game is close because they can defend well and generate phases of possession that allow them to be consistent in the attacking motion. There should be a close game with few chances of scoring.
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