River Plate and Independiente will meet in the fourth round of the new Primera Division (Torneo Betano) season on Saturday, 8 February.
With both teams still undefeated after the first three games, who will emerge victorious from this match? Find that out from our River Plate vs Independiente prediction, but remember to also take a look at our other Primera Division betting tips.
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River Plate vs Independiente prediction: A low-scoring win for the hosts
Key stats
- Counting the friendly matches, River Plate are undefeated in their last five games in a row.
- At least one team has failed to score in four of the last five duels between River Plate and Independiente.
- River Plate have kept a clean sheet twice in the first three matches of the season.
Correct score prediction: River Plate 1-0 Independiente
These two teams usually play closely-contested games, at least recently, and this game should be no different. Still, despite Independiente's impressive start with all three wins, River Plate at home are a different beast and while we can see this being a close game, we can see the hosts edging out a win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: River Plate backed to win
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.80%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.40%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.70%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Based on these River Plate vs Independiente odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners, even though Independiente have been perfect to start the season.
That being said, River Plate are also undefeated so far after three games and they will have the advantage of playing at home.
For more football predictions, check out our free betting tips for today page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage for River Plate
River Plate have won three times in the last five duels with Independiente, while the other two have ended in draws, so they've been clearly the better team lately.
Of course, things are pretty similar if we look at the overall H2H record between these teams: 42-29-18 in favour of River Plate.
Argentina Liga Profesional 01/09/24
CA Independiente
River Plate
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 09/03/24
CA Independiente
River Plate
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 26/10/23
River Plate
CA Independiente
Argentina Liga Profesional 24/04/23
River Plate
CA Independiente
Argentina Liga Profesional 07/08/22
CA Independiente
River Plate
River Plate preview: A solid start to the new season
While River Plate have only won once in the first three rounds of the new Primera Division season, they are undefeated so far since they drew in the other two games they've played. Both draws came away from home and the team's only win so far came against Instituto at home.
Rodrigo Villagra and Gonzalo Martinez are currently out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Armani (GK), Pezzella, Martinez Quarta, Diaz, Montiel, Perez, Galoppo, Acuna, Lanzini, Druissi & Borja
Argentina Liga Profesional 13/04/25
D
CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba
1
River Plate
1
Copa Libertadores 09/04/25
D
Barcelona Guayaquil
0
River Plate
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 05/04/25
D
Sarmiento
1
River Plate
1
Copa Libertadores 03/04/25
W
Universitario de Deportes
0
River Plate
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 30/03/25
D
Rosario Central
2
River Plate
2
Independiente preview: Three in three so far
As the only team with all three wins at the start of the new season, Independiente have clearly had a great start to their Primera Division campaign. In the process, Independiente notched a couple of home wins over Gimnasia and Sarmiento, while their away win came against Talleres de Cordoba.
Independiente will be without injured Nicolas Freire and Santiago Montiel for this game.
Predicted lineup: Rey (GK), Sporle, Valdez, Lomonaco, Vera, Marcone, Loyola, Tarzia, Cabral, Millan & Avalos
Argentina Liga Profesional 13/04/25
W
San Martin de San Juan
0
CA Independiente
2
Copa Sudamericana 08/04/25
W
Boston River
1
CA Independiente
2
Argentina Liga Profesional 06/04/25
D
Lanus
1
CA Independiente
1
Copa Sudamericana 01/04/25
L
Nacional Potosi
2
CA Independiente
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 29/03/25
W
Godoy Cruz
0
CA Independiente
4