Our River Plate vs San Martin SJ Prediction: 2-1
River Plate vs San Martin SJ in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This River Plate vs San Martin SJ 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 – Union Santa Fe vs River Plate
River Plate will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 Argentina Cup draw with Union Santa Fe on August 29. In that match, River Plate recorded 50% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Union Santa Fe | 50% | 0 (2) | 1.34 | 67 |
 River Plate | 50% | 0 (2) | 1.2 | 110 |
San Martin SJ's Last Match – San Martin SJ vs Gimnasia LP
Determined to maintain their recent success, San Martin SJ must win following their 1-0 Argentina Liga Profesional victory against Gimnasia LP on August 23. In that match, San Martin SJ controlled 47% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Martin SJ | 47% | 9 (4) | 1.1 | 54 |
 Gimnasia LP | 53% | 11 (2) | 0.79 | 43 |
River Plate vs San Martin SJ Stats
Key Stats
| River Plate | San Martin SJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.88 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
River Plate are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while San Martin SJ average 0.6 scored and 0.8 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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