Our River Plate vs Godoy Cruz Prediction: 2-1
River Plate vs Godoy Cruz in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 21:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This River Plate vs Godoy Cruz 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 – Libertad Asuncion vs River Plate
Determined to get back to winning ways, River Plate must win after their 0-0 Copa Libertadores draw against Libertad Asuncion on August 15. In that match, River Plate had 65% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Libertad Asuncion | 35% | 5 (2) | 0.43 | 47 |
 River Plate | 65% | 10 (7) | 1.25 | 53 |
Godoy Cruz's Last Match – Atletico Mineiro vs Godoy Cruz
Godoy Cruz will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Copa Sudamericana loss to Atletico Mineiro on August 14. In that match, Godoy Cruz saw 35% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atletico Mineiro | 65% | 7 (4) | 0.7 | 51 |
 Godoy Cruz | 35% | 7 (2) | 0.36 | 33 |
River Plate vs Godoy Cruz Stats
Key Stats
| River Plate | Godoy Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.12 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
River Plate are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Godoy Cruz average 0.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Rosario Central 
Lanus 
Deportivo Riestra 
Velez Sarsfield 
San Lorenzo 
River Plate 
Gimnasia LP 
CA Talleres de Córdoba 
Sarmiento 
San Martin SJ 
CA Independiente 
Atlético Tucumán 
Instituto AC Cordoba 
Godoy Cruz 
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