Our Racing Club vs River Plate Prediction: 1-3
Racing Club vs River Plate in the Argentina Cup is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday October 2, 2025. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
This Racing Club vs River Plate 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
Racing Club's Last Match – Racing Club vs CA Independiente
Racing Club will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Argentina Liga Profesional draw against CA Independiente on September 28. In that match, Racing Club recorded 58% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Racing Club | 58% | 6 (2) | 0.55 | 44 |
 CA Independiente | 42% | 3 (4) | 0.94 | 16 |
River Plate's Last Match – River Plate vs Deportivo Riestra
River Plate must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Argentina Liga Profesional defeat against Deportivo Riestra on September 28. In that match, River Plate recorded 82% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 River Plate | 82% | 14 (9) | 1.32 | 90 |
 Deportivo Riestra | 18% | 5 (4) | 0.55 | 15 |
Racing Club vs River Plate Stats
Key Stats
| Racing Club | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.69 | Attacking Strength | 2.06 |
| 1.41 | Defence Strength | 0.28 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Racing Club are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while River Plate average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Racing Club 13-11
River Plate 13-14
What are the odds for this match?
Racing Club to win: @2.8
Draw: @3
River Plate to win: @2.6