Our River Plate vs Boca Juniors Prediction: 2-2
River Plate vs Boca Juniors in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 19, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This River Plate vs Boca Juniors prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
River Plate's Last Match – Racing Club vs River Plate
River Plate will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Argentina Liga Profesional win against Racing Club on April 12. In that match, River Plate saw 50% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Racing Club | 50% | 7 (4) | 0.66 | 58 |
 River Plate | 50% | 10 (4) | 2.49 | 30 |
Boca Juniors's Last Match – Boca Juniors vs CA Independiente
Boca Juniors must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Argentina Liga Profesional draw against CA Independiente on April 11. In that match, Boca Juniors recorded 61% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boca Juniors | 61% | 10 (4) | 2.26 | 72 |
 CA Independiente | 39% | 4 (2) | 0.82 | 51 |
River Plate vs Boca Juniors Stats
Key Stats
| River Plate | Boca Juniors | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.83 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
River Plate are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Boca Juniors average 1.4 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
River Plate 17-5
Boca Juniors 14-5
What are the odds for this match?
River Plate to win: @2.15
Draw: @3
Boca Juniors to win: @3.5